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V

2009 – 2011Show2 seasons22 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic606.7Rotten Tomatoes52%57%

A tense, intriguing drama series about the future and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 22 episodes · best: S1E12 "Red Sky" 8.1

Episodes

7.4
7.3

Story

We are of peace. Always.

A re-imagining of the 1980s miniseries about the world's first encounter with an alien race in which the aliens call themselves The Visitors, and have a seemingly friendly agenda that may or may not be a cover for something more malevolent.

Feels like

  • Alien Invasion Drama
  • Political Thriller
  • Sci-Fi Mystery
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Conspiracy Narrative
  • Modernized Classic
  • Suspenseful Pacing
  • Social Commentary
  • Dystopian Undertones

Cast

24 of 144 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yves Simoneau, David Barrett, Bryan Spicer
Written by
Gregg Hurwitz, Scott Peters, Scott Rosenbaum
Produced by
Yves Simoneau

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Facts

November 3, 2009 · March 15, 2011 · Ended

First aired
November 3, 2009
Last aired
March 15, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 22 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Biology, Red Sky, Take Warning, Awesome, but Impractical +9

  • Artistic License – Biology
  • Red Sky, Take Warning
  • Awesome, but Impractical
  • Red Eyes, Take Warning
  • Sacrificial Lion
  • Aliens Are Bastards
  • No OSHA Compliance
  • Kick the Dog
  • Big Applesauce
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • Bee People
  • Plot-Relevant Age-Up

12 of 140 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream V?"

Questions about V

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream V?

Tubi TV

In the United States, V is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is V worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 60).

Is V okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is V good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is V plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does V use?

Artistic License – BiologyRed Sky, Take WarningAwesome, but ImpracticalRed Eyes, Take WarningSacrificial LionAliens Are BastardsNo OSHA ComplianceKick the DogBig ApplesauceFace–Heel TurnBee PeoplePlot-Relevant Age-Upand 128 more

TV Tropes lists 140 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Biology, Red Sky, Take Warning, and Awesome, but Impractical.