'V' first look: Watch the opening act

By Rick Porter

October 25, 2009 11:07 AM

The 21st-century version of "V" lands in a little more than a week, and to tide us over until Nov. 3 ABC has released the first eight minutes of the premiere.

We said back in September that "V" -- which will air its first four episodes in November, then return in the spring -- is at the top of our must-see list for fall, and the opening of the show gives you a little idea as to why. Yes, it partly has to do with fond memories of the 1983-84 miniseries, but the update is also very well-done and features a pretty strong cast led by Elizabeth Mitchell.

The opening act does a pretty efficient job of sketching in who the major players are going to be -- Mitchell's FBI agent, Logan Huffman as her son, Scott Wolf as an ambitious newscaster, Morris Chestnut as a guy about to propose to his girlfriend (Lourdes Benedicto) and Joel Gretsch as a priest. You'll also see a brief glimpse of Morena Baccarin as the leader of the Visitors. It's also pretty well-produced; the scope of the production is a notch or two above everyday TV fare.

Have a look for yourself.

What'd you think? Is your appetite appropriately whetted?

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15 Comments

wow pretty awesome exploding jet

kyle | October 25, 2009 1:06 PM

Yep, I'll check out V. I remember watching the original V when I was a kid. Look forward to seeing this new version.

BlackTsChica | October 25, 2009 2:16 PM

I hope that is not the theme song there at the end. Bring on an update of the 80's music!

kellek1974 | October 25, 2009 3:18 PM

Oh my goodness!!! I am excited! This looks badass!!!

JettaJameson | October 25, 2009 4:55 PM

I remember the 80s version of the mini-series and it wasn't very good. I hope this new version is completely different.

Steve | October 25, 2009 5:33 PM

WOW, after watching that, im ready for a nap, soooo lame and boring. No wonder ABC is only planning 4 episodes and then pulling it till after the olympics.

MEOW | October 25, 2009 7:38 PM

Do us a favor MEOW. Make it a permanent nap. And take Rena with you.

JettaJameson | October 26, 2009 12:30 AM

MEOW is an idiot...this looks like a big HIT for ABC. If the writing is as good as the production value...this will be the show to watch!

Jersey | October 26, 2009 6:24 AM

Hmm, I always have a problem watching and show with Scott Wolf in it. He's just not believable as an adult...he still looks like he did in Party of Five!! Oh well, I'll give it a watch anyhow since I loved the original "V", but then I always thought Marc Singer was cute (back then) and loved Jane Bader as the 'visitor'. Joel Gretsch playing a priest? This will be interesting to see especially after his character in the 4400 for four years!

Linda | October 26, 2009 7:11 AM

Whatever Jenna thatw as written by some loser pretending to be me, already have V on my DVR ;-)

MEOW | October 26, 2009 8:40 AM