Mediaweek TV: A Retooled V Returns

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As original episodes of ABC’s Lost dwindle to a mere handful, executives at the Disney-owned network are still figuring out how best to replace the buzz-worthy series. Although entertainment president Stephen McPherson introduced two new sci-fi dramas this season—FlashForward and V—neither is a shoe-in. FlashForward returned March 18 to underwhelming ratings. Next up is V, which returns March 30.

Like FlashForward, V has undergone a number of behind-the-scenes changes. Last fall, after ABC reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the show’s first four episodes, producing studio Warner Bros.

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