V (1984): S01E02 – Dreadnought

Introduction V (also known as V: The Series) is an American science fiction television series that aired in the United States on NBC from 26 October 1984 to 22 March 1985. It is a continuation of the V franchise about an alien invasion of Earth by a carnivorous race of reptilians known as “Visitors”, which…

Andrew Marshall

11/10/2022

1–2 minutes

Action, Adventure, Alien Invasion, Military TV Series, Science Fiction

Introduction

V (also known as V: The Series) is an American science fiction television series that aired in the United States on NBC from 26 October 1984 to 22 March 1985.

It is a continuation of the V franchise about an alien invasion of Earth by a carnivorous race of reptilians known as “Visitors”, which was originally conceived by American writer, producer, and director Kenneth Johnson. Johnson, however, was not involved in the production of the weekly series.

Outline

Diana talks peace while readying the fearsome Triax superweapon that could reduce Los Angeles to rubble. Meanwhile, Resistance fighters activate a new weapon of their own: a captured mothership. Robert Maxwell is killed when he collides the mothership into the Triax in order to destroy it.

V Series

You can find a full index and overview of the 1984 V TV series here.

You can find a full index and overview of the V franchise here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 02 November 1984.
Rating: 15.
Running Time: 47 minutes.
Country: US.
Language: English.