In this episode of Sci-Fi Graveyard, Joseph, Jeremy, and Josh revisit the 1983 sci-fi miniseries V. Created by Kenneth Johnson, this two-part event captivated audiences with its story of aliens arriving on Earth with seemingly peaceful intentions, only to reveal a sinister agenda. The hosts discuss the show's clear allegory to fascism and the Holocaust, noting the swastika-like emblem of the Visitors and the "Friends of the Visitors" youth program mirroring the Hitler Youth.

The conversation highlights the shock of the big reveal—that the Visitors are actually reptilian humanoids disguising themselves as humans to steal Earth's water and harvest humans for food. The crew praises the practical effects (for the time), the ensemble cast including Marc Singer (Mike Donovan), Faye Grant (Juliet Parish), and Robert Englund (Willie), and the iconic villainy of Diana (Jane Badler). They compare it to the less successful 2009 reboot and debate whether the franchise deserves a modern sequel or should "Rest in Peace." The general consensus is that while a reboot is unnecessary, a direct sequel continuing the original story would be welcomed by fans.

Key Highlights
[02:11] Fascist Allegory: Joseph explains that the show was inspired by the anti-fascist novel It Can't Happen Here and was originally titled Storm Warnings, intending to depict an American fascist takeover before executives demanded aliens to capitalize on Star Wars.
[04:00] The Bernstein Family: A discussion on the Jewish family subplot, particularly Abraham Bernstein, a Holocaust survivor who recognizes the signs of fascism and teaches kids that the "V" symbol stands for Victory.
[11:17] Reptile Reveal: The hosts react to the shocking twist that the human-looking Visitors are actually reptiles underneath, a concept that was groundbreaking and terrifying for audiences in 1983.
[14:13] The "Poltergeist" Connection: Trivia about Dominique Dunne, the actress from Poltergeist who was originally cast as Robin Maxwell but was tragically murdered during production, leading to her role being recast (though the back of her head is still visible in one scene). [20:36] Robert Englund as a Good Guy: The crew expresses amusement at seeing horror icon Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) playing Willie, a gentle and lovable alien who joins the resistance.
[30:12] Sequel Wish: The hosts debate the future of the franchise, with Joseph strongly advocating for a direct sequel to the original series rather than another reboot, citing the surviving original cast members.