Extremely tense and dramatic, "Vikor" is among the best of the early INVADERS episodes. Jack Lord is excellent as George Vikor, a conflicted, former military hero who has allied himself with the invaders to regain some of his old glory. The aliens, led here by the creepy and ominous Mr Nexus (Alfred Ryder), have promised Vikor he will be a "master" with thousands of "slaves" once the takeover is complete. It doesn't take much imagination to see that Nexus is only interested in what Vikor can do to aid the aliens' campaign, and it's doubtful he'd keep any of his promises. As Mrs. Vikor, Diana Hyland adds much to the episode with her fine performance. She's a troubled alcoholic, but a loving wife, and the couple's relationship is a central part of this story. When George realizes that his wife is in great danger after she co-operates with David Vincent, he is faced with a horrible dilemma. There are several exciting actions sequences in this episode and a few intensely emotional ones as well, all of them made even more effective by Dominic Frontiere's eerie music score. Highly recommended.
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George Vikor is a man with serious issues!
planktonrules9 August 2021
David needs to get inside the Vikor plant. After all, recently one of their employees recently reported seeing glowing people inside tubes...much like the regeneration tubes David has seen on several occasions already. These tubes allow the aliens to maintain human form...at least temporarily....and without them, it will be difficult for the aliens to run the planet.
Fortunately for David, the company's owner, George VIkor (Jack Lord) is married to an irresponsible alcoholic woman who insists on driving while drunk! So, he's able to get a job as the wife's chauffeur and uses this as a way to get inside the plant.
Well, David is able to get inside the place and he sees the regeneration tubes being put to use. Not surprisingly, however, he's soon caught. Is there any possible escape for David...or is he destined to simply 'disappear'?
I enjoyed this episode for the same reason I enjoyed the later film, "They Live". This is because in both, there are humans who know the aliens are here....and work with them for money and power! Sure, the planet might be taken over....but as Vikor says "we'll be right on top with them"! Well written and a really good episode...made all the better with Jack Lord's guest appearance. Among the best of the episodes I've seen so far...and the ending is simply brilliant!
Fortunately for David, the company's owner, George VIkor (Jack Lord) is married to an irresponsible alcoholic woman who insists on driving while drunk! So, he's able to get a job as the wife's chauffeur and uses this as a way to get inside the plant.
Well, David is able to get inside the place and he sees the regeneration tubes being put to use. Not surprisingly, however, he's soon caught. Is there any possible escape for David...or is he destined to simply 'disappear'?
I enjoyed this episode for the same reason I enjoyed the later film, "They Live". This is because in both, there are humans who know the aliens are here....and work with them for money and power! Sure, the planet might be taken over....but as Vikor says "we'll be right on top with them"! Well written and a really good episode...made all the better with Jack Lord's guest appearance. Among the best of the episodes I've seen so far...and the ending is simply brilliant!
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