The show famously cost $1 million per episode—at the time, the most expensive series ever produced. To save money, it frequently recycled special effects footage from the original miniseries.
Picking up one year after the events of The Final Battle , the series reveals that the Visitors’ "Red Dust" biological weapon is only effective in colder climates. Taking advantage of this, the Visitors return to conquer cities in warmer regions, declaring Los Angeles an "open city" for both sides.
The "Season 2" commonly referenced by fans was never produced, though sets remained in storage for months as producers explored concluding the story via a TV movie or another miniseries. The Context of "V: The Series" (1984-1985)