Heroes

[Tank]

New show on NBC, Mondays at 9pm. I heard somewhere it was suppose to be NBC's Lost. I missed the first episode, but I want to give this show a shot. Any thoughts on it?

[Witchy Chick]

I enjoyed it. There are a bunch of people who discover they have powers. About half of the group is based in NYC, but have barely crossed paths (Nathan is a politician, and his brother Peter is a nurse). Both seem to have powers -- although it's hotly debated as to what those powers are, and which brother has which power. The daughter of one of Peter's patients is involved with an artist (Isaac, I think). The artist creates precog paintings -- but he is only able to do it when he's high. Those are all the NY peeps, I think. A couple degrees of separation between some of them.

The other Heroes we've met so far are: Claire, an indestructible cheerleader in Texas, I think. Hiro (who is my new favorite character -- think Hurley on LOST) is a Japanese salesman who can apparently manipulate time and/or teleport. As of this most recent ep, I believe he is in NYC now (teleported right into Times Square naturally ). Niki is an Internet stripper who lives in Las Vegas with her young son. Not sure what her "power" is, but it seems she has a doppleganger who can kick some serious a$$.

Since the show is still in its early stages, you can probably start watching it without having to know much more than I've just given you. Oh -- there are supposed to be some other Heroes, but they have not been in any episodes yet.


Witchy

[Baroquen131]

Just an FYI - the whole first episode is available online at NBC.com.

[orioles119]

And it will be re-aired on USA Network on Monday, 10/3 @ 11 PM.

[Tank]

Thanks Witchy. I'm going to DVR the first two episodes tomorrow while I'm working, then watch them both tuesday. So I should be ok. Can't wait to see this and especially the first episode for this seasons Lost.

[Tank]

I watched the first 2 episodes last night on DVR. I liked what I saw so far. I like how they're not just using all cliche powers. Niki's, Hiro's, and Isaac's powers are all pretty original. This is definitely a show I'll continue to watch all season. Although, I find it hard to believe that they would have 2 people with the same powers. (The flying brothers) I think there is something else going on with that. My favorite character is probably the artist, even though you didn't see much of him so far, and it looks like he dies in the future. (Unless they can change what is supposed to happen). Can't wait until next weeks episode.

[Tank]

Anybody watch this weeks episode? This show gets better and better every episode IMO. The ending to this weeks episode was crazy. I'm starting to love this show like I started to love Lost after the first 3 episodes.

[Lt Melmo]

I missed ep. 3. Can anyone give me a rundown of what happened? Or does nbc.com have it for download or something...

[Jimmy The Greek]

I missed ep. 3. Can anyone give me a rundown of what happened? Or does nbc.com have it for download or something...

I am pretty sure you can watch it on NBC.com - just go to their site for it and I think there will be a link to "watch the latest episode".

In my opinion, they need to get the characters in the same place soonish, because the show is way too fragmented jumping from character to character.

[PaulFolk]

I'm hooked on this show. And it's pretty much the only new show this fall that's actually getting good ratings, so that's a plus.

[Lt Melmo]

I cannot wait to see the character development in Hiro... MAN he was badass.

[Jimmy The Greek]

I'm hooked on this show. And it's pretty much the only new show this fall that's actually getting good ratings, so that's a plus.

Me too. The first two episodes I was on the fence (despite my childhood spent as a comic book nerd), but now I am hooked. It does not quite have the hold on me that Lost has, but it's one of few shows I can't wait for each week.

[Witchy Chick]

Just an FYI for anyone who hasn't seen all of the episodes, NBC will be airing rebroadcasts of three episodes on October 22. Those episodes are "Don't Look Back" (episode 2), "One Giant Leap" (episode 3), and "Collision" (episode 4, last night's ep).


Witchy

[Mackus]

I'm digging this show as well. I think I figured out what Peter Petrelli's power was while driving to work this morning.

Hiro, in addition to being the coolest character, has, by far, the greatest power. I loved when he showed up on the Subway with the samurai sword on his back. He's going to be a complete badass.

My only complaint about the show is that it has been a little predictable so far. Not in terms of huge storyline developments, but mostly in the script and a few other small things. About 3-4 times an episode I actually say the next line outloud to my buddy who watches with me before they say it. Hey, maybe thats my superpower?

[Tank]

It looks like tonight's episode is going to be really good. It looks like the heroes get together in some way and we find out about "save the cheerleader...save the world".