[Movie] Heroes Season Two Discussion

I can't believe how abysmall the most recent episode was (note: this posted before the season finale). It's a stark contrast with the one before it - a triumphant return to form somehow leading into a complete failure of an effort. I don't like to throw the term 'abortion' around when it comes to creative media (and since this episode was technically finished, I suppose it would be incorrect), but if I could find a term that vehement, I would use it. The flaws in this episode were all too abundant, and very evident as the episode progressed - this being one of the only times I could watch the show and rip apart its construction and failings, rather than enjoying it. Hayden's (Claire's) acting is TERRIBLE as of late - whether she's getting worse, or she's always been this bad and I just haven't noticed, I have no idea. If Alejandro really did die, and isn't brought back by some cheesy 'resurrection' BS (which would be just as bad), his death felt entirely random and pointless. I'm all for Sylar and such like, but still, the entire thing was stupid - that, along with the advent of Maya controlling her power, made Alejandro useless anyay. The Heroes writers are really screwing themselves over as far as world logic goes when it comes to powers and how they work.

Oh, and the end scene between Hiro and Peter? Completely nonsensical, they are both acting completely out of their traditional personality archetypes... and if Hiro dies because of some horrible character writing, I shall be very put out.

Praying for redemption in some fashion come the season finale. I guess I'll find out tonight.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I think a lot of the problem people have with the show at this point is stuff like "The powers of such and such create such and such plot-hole" - guess what? It's a show about supernatural abilities. The writers aren't going to cripple the premise they founded the show on (which everyone LOVED SO MUCH) just because people bitch about it. This is how progression works - if the series starts out with everyone unable to control their powers, given enough time, they will LEARN to control them. When that happens, yes, there are plot holes, but don't fault the writers for throwing some logic into an unrealistic premise.

That being said, yes, there is some stupid stuff that goes on, as well as a lack of foresight from the writers back in season one. All in all, it adds up to a shaky footing for any continuations of Heroes. When you have people with world-ruining abilities, what is there left to do in the world? You can do whatever you want, game over, why even watch the show?

There's nowhere I can't reach.