Despite a fairly divided reception to the pilot of V, the second episode continues my hopeful interest in the series. It’s not without flaws, but ‘There Is No Normal Anymore’ keeps my interest throughout and makes me want more.
Progression
To be clear, I still have mixed feelings about the series. Not only is its all-too-soon haitus (planned only four episodes into the show) making me hesitant to emotionally commit, there is nothing in particular that I found exceptional in this episode. All I can say is that I was entertained. There is a continuation of every storyline, and the pacing is welled planned and exudes intrigue. Could the miniseries before it have something to do with this? I think so.
Preachy-esque
The thing that bugs me most about dialogue is when its overly didactic. Yes, you don’t want to confuse the audience, but we’re not a bunch of kindergarten casual viewers either. In my opinion, V is right on the cusp. It’s a little obvious, but not too painful to listen to. In fact, the episode is a slight step up from the pilot in terms of treating the audience like intelligent viewers. It’s not even close to being as sophisticated as Lost, but there is a reason the series cannot pick up viewers as well. Finding a balance is difficult, and V is certainly trying.
Do I want more? Yes, and hopefully America agrees enough to keep the show alive. The word I’ll use is potential. V has plenty of it and hopefully it continues to satisfy my sci-fi fix.
Rating: 8.5/10
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