Series synopsis
V is a Canadian sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on ABC on November 3, 2009. It ended on March 15, 2011. It was created by Kenneth Johnson, Scott Peters. It stars Elizabeth Mitchell, Morena Baccarin, Morris Chestnut and Joel Gretsch.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: We are of peace. Always.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Mitchell as Erica Evans
- Morena Baccarin as Anna
- Morris Chestnut as Ryan Nichols
- Joel Gretsch as Father Jack Landry
- Laura Vandervoort as Lisa
- Lourdes Benedicto as Valerie Stevens
- Logan Huffman as Tyler Evans
- Scott Wolf as Chad Decker
Supporting cast
- Christopher Shyer as Marcus
- Charles Mesure as Kyle Hobbes
- Mark Hildreth as Joshua
- Jane Badler as Diana
- Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox
- Michael Filipowich as Cyrus
- Michelle Harrison as Mary Faulkner
- Fred Keating as Cardinal Janusz Wolichek
- Nicholas Carella as Alex Caruso
- Stacy Fair as Evelyn
- Stefan Arngrim as Roy
- Alex Kliner as Jeweler
Guest cast
- Alan Tudyk as Dale Maddox
- Michael Filipowich as Cyrus
- Michelle Harrison as Mary Faulkner
- Fred Keating as Cardinal Janusz Wolichek
- Nicholas Carella as Alex Caruso
- Stacy Fair as Evelyn
- Stefan Arngrim as Roy
- Alex Kliner as Jeweler
- Hrothgar Mathews as Doomed Man
- Jan Bos as Station Manager
- Brett Le Bourveau as Visitor Technician
- Omari Newton as Soldier
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 6 | March 23, 2010 | March 23, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 12 | November 3, 2009 | May 18, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 4, 2011 | March 15, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Arrival It's Us vs. Them -- The visitors have arrived, but what is their plan for the human race? One thing is certain: Every person's life will change as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. "V" is the highest-rated new drama series on television, and this is your chance to get caught up on it. Be ready when THEY return! |
March 23, 2010 |
| 2 | The Actor's Journey From Human To V | March 23, 2010 |
| 3 | Breaking Story - The World Of V | March 23, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Dozens of UFOs suddenly appear on Earth, hovering over major cities around the world and claim that their objective is to help the Human race, providing vastly superior intelligence and technology in exchange for water and minerals only found on Earth. The leader of the Vs, Anna, uses popular TV anchor Chad Decker to deliver her messages to the Humans, but suspicion arises from FBI investigator Erica who believes that the Vs have different intentions to what they claim. |
November 3, 2009 |
| 2 |
There is No Normal Anymore Chad Decker hosts a debate about the Vs. Suspicion arises from FBI investigator Erica who believes that the Vs have different intentions to what they claim. Erica and Father Jack find themselves being tracked down by a seeker. |
November 10, 2009 |
| 3 |
A Bright New Day Chad reports from the Peace Ambassador Center as 100 diplomatic visas are being issued to the first wave of American Visitors, with Anna getting the first, but not everyone agrees with the decision. Erica has been tasked to protect the Vs and is tracking a death threat while paired with a V officer. Meanwhile, Ryan starts reaching out to his old friends to build up opposition forces and help fight the Vs. |
November 17, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Red Rain The Season Two opener, "Red Rain," continues the action from last season's finale when Anna unleashed Red Sky on the planet. With the world on the brink of war and chaos all around, is there anyone who can stand up to Anna? Meanwhile, Ryan has been kept in isolation on the mothership, away from his hybrid baby so that Anna can experiment on her. Chad, seeking redemption for being used by Anna, now wants to fight with the Fifth Column, and Erica goes on a journey to find a scientist who can give her the answers to what Red Sky is, and where she learns the horrifying secret of what the Vs are doing on our planet. |
January 4, 2011 |
| 2 |
Serpent's Tooth Anna and Diana square off in the dark bowels of the Mothership – Diana has been down there for 15 years and not had a single glimpse of Anna. Meanwhile, Erica has Tyler's blood analyzed, and learns the Vs did something sinister to her when she was pregnant with him. |
January 11, 2011 |
| 3 |
Laid Bare Erica learns her partner, Malik, is a Visitor and must fight for her life – literally – to stop Anna from finding out she's Fifth Column. Meanwhile, Anna learns that Malik is missing and orders Ryan to find her, while Lisa realizes her body is beginning to change, causing her to become more and more like her mother. |
January 18, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2009 |
| Last aired | March 15, 2011 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |