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 Heroes - Season One
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Author: Guest
I cannot emphasize enough that this is a stellar example of the power of character driven TV that follows a continuous plotline. If you're looking for something that you can tune into and out of then this isn't the show for you. If, however, you're looking for TV that is engaging, intriguing, and innovative then this is the show for you.
My preferred activity is normally reading and I don't watch much TV because, frankly, I find most TV subpar. Imagine my delight when I tuned into this show mostly out of curiosity and ended the season a diehard fan. I never missed an episode and looked forward to each new one with great anticipation. I give most of the credit for this to where I feel the credit is due: the writing. The writers for this show did a masterful job of creating an involving story arc and in giving the viewer just enough information to keep him or her coming back for more. Answers to various questions were carefully dolled out over the course of the season so that the viewer never feels frustrated by too little story dragged out over too much time. The pacing of this season was, in a word, perfect.
The other reason to devour this show is the characters and, in particular, the endearing and wonderful Hiro. My favorite of the characters, Hiro exemplifies that childlike joy that some people possess when they discover they are particularly talented at something. He provides comic relief without being too silly and his earnestness make him very lovable. His faithful friend and sidekick Ando is certainly not to be overlooked either and these two make for a truly dynamic duo. As far as complexity goes, my vote goes to Claire who starts out struggling with typical teenager desires and grows and develops over the course of the season until she is easily the most sympathetic character.
Excellent writing and excellent characters would mean little without the acting to back them up, though, and this show has that in abundance. All of the actors imbue their characters with life and believability so that even though the bulk of them are possessed of superhuman powers they still seem like the kind of people who could be your nextdoor neighbors.
I simply can't say enough good things about this show. I encourage everyone who enjoys really engaging, story and character driven, and thought-provoking television to watch this show.
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Author: Guest
I fortunately ignored the Heroes hype during the initial run but I found myself sitting through the marathon with someone and I thought I was going to bleed from my fat belly. It was THAT painful staying in my seat to sit through this thing. It's expensive, it's empty and there's no chemistry amongst the actors except when Hayden Panettiere is on screen. It's just so boringk. Oh, let me out of chere.
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Author: Guest
I was so excited about this show when it was first advertised. I love almost anything superhero related. Unfortunately I was disappointed by the convoluted writing and over dramatic acting. It was like watching a daytime soap opera shot on film. The basic plot was fine, but I hated Mohinder Suresh's character like I've never hated any other character on TV and when Sendhil Ramamurthy and Nora Zehetner came on screen, their terrible acting powers combined to make probably the WORST scenes on prime time. Overall, there are very few characters I actually like. Hiro, Ando and Hiro's Dad (I call him Sulu) are about it. Everyone else drives me crazy. Sylar may be one of the most obnoxiously played supervillans I've seen in a long time. What a horrible season finale - no surprise that it was terrible, but what could have been a redeeming final episode just dropped the ball. I think I would rather watch Hiro run around in feudal Japan for an entire season than go back to any of the other plot lines.
Let's face it, the real reason we're all watching is because we're waiting for it to turn into "X-Men, The TV Series." I'll keep watching and waiting and hating it, with a hope deep inside my heart that it will get better and that it will redeem itself and become a good plot AND character driven show and that the actors will eventually get better.
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Author: Guest
Once you start to watch - there is no going back.
You will be hooked good and proper.
I am watching this on Sci-Fi at the moment and it drives me mad the country isn't watching. I have very few people to talk to this about, so once it hits terrestrial and country goes Heroes mad it will be a good day.
This is more exciting than 24, has more intrigue than Lost, and is more addictive than chocolate.
Although this deals with super human abilities - don't think its for kids. The powers are not the stars of the show and do not overshadow the people who have them. This is not x-men!!
It's dark and scary with so many twists and turns. The characters are brilliant and getting to know them over the season is like unwrapping a big present.
The only thing is, on sci-fi - there are far too many ad breaks, so when this comes to DVD i'll be first in line.
Once you are Heroe'd, you'll never be the same. As compelling and compulsive as a tv series gets.
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Author: Guest
This is a very clever program it reminds me of a comic book story there are so many twists and turns and great heros that add to the excitement of this program so much better to watch on dvd than tv.
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