V

Much of Black Sails’ first season has been methodical character-building, and while “V.” doesn’t let up on putting effort into constructing these people and their lives, its centerpiece is something the season has been needing since its opening moments – a battle on the open seas.

V: The Original Series, a close encounter with ham and cheese (197 minutes, 2 parts) Directed by Kenneth Johnson Written by Kenneth Johnson 1983, US, NBC From the get go, V does itself a slight disservice. In a move that would drive even the barely conscious to leap up and yell “thief!” this two-part miniseries …