It's a comic nerd thing, but the show does have potential. You know those new ageisms were just thrown in there for the benefit of a wider audience. Trying to explain how toxic waste transformed somebody would be much more difficult for the 30-60 crowd.

I'm just wondering how they're going to approach the responsibility of being a hero. I was disappointed in Claire for using her powers for personal gain (don't ever delude yourselves...that's what it was, however much of a jerk the guy was.) but it adds a dimension of vindictiveness that I didn't see before. It will be interesting to see how or whether she overcomes that to become a true hero. Frankly I think it would be interesting to see at least one hero who doesn't make it because of their failings as people. They think of themselves like Hiro does, but they still are each human, and I think that's why the show shines so far. It doesn't take the realistic bent as far as Unbreakable did, but the premise gives a lot of room for character development.

Wow, butthurt much? Is it impossible to think that someone enjoys this kind of stuff alot and that it hasnt been done in this way before? Seems you think that your opinion is law and that no one else matters. The show is predictable in places yes, but there is alot of things that leave you guessing. The special effects are great and not over done, and its an easy show to watch. It appeals to the comic book geek in all of us and personally i'm really happy that they finally made a show like this. Now go on, your next episode of Pokemon must be ready to download. I dont openly offer abuse on forums, but you sir/lady, are an ass from what you have said ^^b Hope the fact that people are enjoying this show alot wont upset you too much that you emo wrist slash and end it all to the Booneral music from Lost.

Hahaha what? I offered you my opinion in a rather neutral way (minus the "easily impressed" jab, but really, that's nothing to fuss over), you're the one who's getting excited here. Emo? Butthurt? That describes the above post pretty well. Calm down, no need to throw a tantrum because I criticized your beloved show.

Oh and...
Speak for yourself.

The way you worded your post was very condescending. I was tired when I wrote the response so didnt mean it to sound quite as animated as it did, but I still think you need to take a few steps down your ladder as you seem to think that you are above us, and I dont mean that offensively, just think that this is a discussion forum, not a place where we all are going to instantly agree to your posts. I admit I was a little over excited because I had just watched all 4 episodes back to back!

All right. Sometimes I write apparently inflammatory posts without even noticing. This time I don't think I did, though... but no matter.

I'll say though, if the show keeps it up I'll stop watching it, trainwreck. It's mildly entertaining but I can only take so many clichés at once. >_<

They're having a 3 hour showing of Episodes 2, 3, and 4 tonight on NBC for those who've missed it.

Also, they're going to show some clips from future episodes, I think.


edit: Hrmm, and just to liven up the mood again, check this out.

People are going nuts for Hiro.

Yes, at the end of the 3 episodes they basically spent about 30-45 seconds laying out some hints at the plot for the next 6 or so episodes. Very interesting, they are trying to keep the viewers hooked by revealing a lot of secrets. I wonder about the ratings for this show. It's going up against 2.5 Men and I'm not sure what else. In my mind it's the best new show this season, so I hope it succeeds.

Also, do you think it's interesting that in a show about superheroes, there is basically very, very little special effects? (At least so far.) I mean, to stop time all you do is have all the actors stand still which is a cheap effect. Reading minds is a cheap effect. Having a split personality is a cheap effect. Painting the future is a cheap effect. Regeneration is a bit more costly, but it's mainly just some time in make-up. I guess if someone flies that would be the most costly thing to do perhaps? I'm not saying the show has low production values - I really like the look and feel of it. However, I think it's interesting that you can do things in a smart way like that to keep production costs down...

Anyways, at the end of the latest episode:

It's been doing pretty good in the ratings (averaging more than 13 million viewers each week), as it's one of the top three new shows this season, along with Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters. It's going up against Two and a Half Men/The New Adventures of Old Christine on CBS (which are the only shows that have managed to beat it), The Bachelor on ABC, and now Justice (which has taken over Vanished's time slot) on FOX.

Trust me, this show is doing great in the ratings, so it's not going anywhere anytime soon. It's because it's doing so good that it even came on last night in Sunday Night Football's place, even though Friday Night Lights was originally scheduled to air at that time (that's a show I would be worried about, along with Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip).

Heh, I'm guilty of getting my cousin and a lot of his friends from his dorm hooked to this show. They're always dying for more after each episode.

btw, Are they going to have Claire always having something happen to her in every episode to make her regenerate?


edit:
Here's the trailer of future episodes for you biotches who didn't watch the marathon ;]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv9mLhLW-4M

DROOOOOOOOOOOL! Awesome trailer, thanks :D

that trailer made me eager for tonights episode ^_^

Oh hell yes. I wasn't 100% sure at the end of the first episode, then I watched 2, 3 and 4 and really started to get into it big time. Seeing that trailer just confirms my thoughts: "Hell yes, bring it on".

Most times it's pretty obvious that's what they're doing, but the scene in the casino with the roulette wheel was pretty nifty. Not so much the drink (which was probably done with a plastic mold), but the way the smoke ring was motionless in the air and the smoke coming from the other guys nose was cool.

I missed the first half hour of tonights episode so I'm a bit confused how the cop ended up back home with his wife. Last week when he was told he'd be "wiped" clean I asumed he would wake up working for the bad guys. (which still maybe the case) I just want ot know wat happened in that first half hour.

Also what else did Hiro (future) have to say?

judging from the preview for the next episode it seems that claire has more than just her spil personality but also some super strength.



So far all the heroes are meeting each other in pairs so I wonder when they will find the cheerleader and how they are suppose to save her since technicly she can't die :/

I'm pretty sure if you blow off her head, she dies or take out her heart? Vampire-esque maybe.

And I guess you were right (whoever that was) about the bro having Rogue's powers.

What happened in the preview I missed it? =/

I thought this was interesting (Wikipedia):

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/850...ssymbolvs0.jpg

the preview just showed off some of niki strength and issac and the other guy just talking about the cheerleader. Oh and Dl's son telling him that niki has a secret too so she confronts her evil side in the next episode

Claire is the cheerleader, Niki is the split-personality mother.

haha dur i knew that ^^;
I honestly don't remember their names, I just remember them as cheerleader, flyboy, and so on
yeah your right about the brain thing. I kept thinking that she can regrow tissue in order heal so even if her brains were spladered maybe it would heal when its all together but if her brain were to totally disspear then I guess she wouldn't have a chance

"Save the cheerleader, save the world." That's the mantra for the season, I suppose.

Claire has to have a limit to her ability somewhere. I'm assuming that if you dismember her, she won't be able to use that nifty healing factor of hers so easily. That's just pure speculation, though.

I don't really have much to say about the episode other than I'm still floored by the way the show has me hooked. I look forward to Mondays just because of Heroes.

Guys and Gals we're like five or six episodes in. Not to be an ass but I think we can despense with the spoiler tags at this point. Also as stated earlier a recap of the the first twenty six minutes would be greatly appreciated. Namely what future Hiro had to say

All I can say is HELLS YEAH! I'm actually liking this show a lot more than LOST this season, since things actually happen each episode unlike LOST which seems set to move at a snail's pace just so they can drag it out...

No, we still don't want to spoil it for people who recorded the show and still haven't seen the surprises.

Peter:

Matt:

Claire:

Nathan:

Niki:

D.L.:

Isaac and Hiro didn't really have any truly shocking moments this week.

Also, the two-minute preview posted above had a scene in which Matt Parkman is in a room with a guy that's strapped to a table and is holding a cup of water. The guy is causing the water to boil over, leading me to believe that this is potentially another hero for the story. Probably a pyrokinetic. It'd be cool to have a firestarter as a hero.