logo Sign In

Heroes — Page 5

Author
Time
Originally posted by: lordjedi
Originally posted by: crazyrabbits
Well, love dialogue aside, didn't Richard Roundtree's character make a reference to Peter ALWAYS having his powers turned on? Or am I missing something here?

I don't know, did he? I don't recall him saying anything like that, just that he was the one (images of Neo from the Matrix were conjured up at that point, especially since the fight in 5 years gone resembled Agent Smith vs Neo to me).

Originally posted by: crazyrabbitsOh, really? Sylar just decides to stand there and do nothing when a guy with a sword verbally calls his name and runs towards him with a weapon screaming? He had more than enough time to get out of the way, so either he's a complete idiot, or he wanted to die, but since this is Sylar we're talking about here, that's a little hard to fathom.

Sylar's a nut job. He's taking all these powers because it's his duty (that's what he told Mohinder). Nothing he's done has surprised me, with the exception of going to his mom's house and acting all shaken up that he could be responsible for the death of millions.

Originally posted by: crazyrabbitsOutside involvement aside (the Company had no reason to close the square off to outside individuals, because they don't have Molly to track Sylar, Thompson is dead, most of the security personnel in the building near the plaza are investigating Linderman and Thompson's murders, and there is no way HRG could have gotten through a blocked off section without being stopped by the Company [remember, he's still wanted by them]), there should have been at least SOME people outside (this is New York, after all).

In addition, I'm surprised that not ONE of the main characters were detained by the police or arrested. Considering the dead bodies in the building, the fact that there was a massive explosion right above the heart of the city AND a dead man laying in the plaza square, it's ridiculous that all of the characters were able to get away scot-free. For that matter, where was Agent Hanson? Why was she reintroduced in the previous episode? Wouldn't it have made more sense for her to show up at the end and get suspicious of what had happened in the plaza?

I've been to New York (that I can remember) all of one time. Sorry if I don't know what it's really like there. Would it have been better to have a bunch of people running around in chaos once the fight started? I'm sure that's why it was done. They could have had a bunch of extras walking around and then going into a panic, but for what purpose? Give the heroes people to save while Sylar attempts to pick them off as a distraction?

Originally posted by: crazyrabbitsThere's no reason for Candice to "play" Micah by suggesting she has a bigger shape. What, do you think Micah was supposed to be fearful that Candice would turn into a 500-pound woman and bodyslam him? Her comments indicated that her past form was different, but if she turned into the "regular" Candice at the end, why bother including those suggestions in the previous episode?


Her comments, to me, simply indicated that Micah did not know what her true form was and it could be anything (not that it was though). I don't think there was anything to it except that. Why make the comment? Why not? Maybe she was just trying to give Micah something to mull over. Perhaps make him realize that "things are not always what they seem". I don't think Micah was suppose to be fearful or anything else. He was just suppose to wonder "Is this her true form and will I ever know what her true form is?" How can anyone know what a shapeshifters true form is except the shapeshifter themselves.

Originally posted by: MeBeJediSylar wasn't trying to die. He thought he would be able to stop Peter and make himself the hero. It wasn't until after he was stabbed that he was happy to let Peter blow up.


I don't think so. That's what he said, yes, but it's clearly not what he meant. He'd stop Peter by killing him, but he'd still be the bad guy (no one else was around). All the other heroes would still want him dead, so he wouldn't really be a hero. His comments were nothing more than to make Peter doubt himself. Once he was stabbed, he saw that he was suppose to die by using Isaac's power, so he let himself go (except apparently not).

Originally posted by: crazyrabbitsAfter watching the end battle again, I found it very funny that Niki, who should have no idea what's going on due to the fact that she's never met Sylar or Peter, grabs a traffic meter and beats the hell out of Sylar just for no reason. I'm also surprised that Peter wasn't surprised to see Hiro, especially since the only time they met (if I remember correctly) was on the train, and that was Future Hiro.


Since a bunch of them were together before finding Peter and Sylar, I see no reason why they couldn't have explained the situation to Niki. She could be brought up to speed very quickly and proceed to kick ass. Remember, it's Niki, not Jessica, she's quick to act and doesn't think much about the consequences.

Peter may have been surprised to see Hiro, but there wasn't much time to react. Hiro shows up, stabs Sylar, gets thrown toward the building, and then vanishes. All of 10 seconds may have passed. It certainly wasn't enough time to react very much, especially since he still thought he was going to blow up right there.


Seriously, stop trying to "fanwank" the bad writing to suit your own personal tastes. The final sequence lasted all of a couple minutes. Who, aside from Parkman (who seemed to be busy getting to the battle scene) even knew about Niki? Damn it, I get so fucking sick of people who explain away the bad writing. I don't want this show to start sucking like the last few years of Star Trek.

Hell, it seems that you don't even understand Candice's dialogue either. That was my point, that it makes no sense in the context of the story. Of course there should have been people around the area. it's a hell of a lot more accurate than a city where not one person is on the street. In fact, the whole city is empty throughout most of the episode, and it's never explained why. When Claire jumps out the window, the street is empty. When Peter meets Nathan in the parking garage, it's empty. When Peter collapses in the street, it's empty. It would have been a lot more frightening to see Sylar picking off random innocents as he is battling with the heroes.

For Christ's sake. I didn't even think it was that bad.
Author
Time
Ha, just looked at the boards at the Heroes site, and ran across this:

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w217/mxyzptlk1290/Collision.gifhttp://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w217/mxyzptlk1290/Homecoming.gif

Claire, fleeing up the bleacher steps, trips and falls as someone menacing approaches.
* In Isaac's original vision, just before Future-Hiro visits Peter on the subway train, Isaac sees the fleeing Claire stumble, rise and then turn to face the approaching Sylar alone.
* Empowered by Hiro's speech with the courage to 'save the world,' Peter defies certain death by coming to Claire's rescue. This time when she stumbles on the steps, Peter is there beside Claire to help her to her feet; together they turn to see Sylar approaching them. Peter helps Claire to escape, absorbing her regeneration ability, thus they both survive.

These moving images, contributed 3/20/07 by NBC forum member kakkarot1290, clearly demonstrate how f-Hiro's message to Peter on the subway in Episode 4 altered the future in Isaac's vision. In the original vision, we never see Peter (or Peter's shadow, clearly visible right behind Claire at Homecoming).


I guess I was right after all.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

Author
Time
Originally posted by: crazyrabbits
Seriously, stop trying to "fanwank" the bad writing to suit your own personal tastes. The final sequence lasted all of a couple minutes. Who, aside from Parkman (who seemed to be busy getting to the battle scene) even knew about Niki? Damn it, I get so fucking sick of people who explain away the bad writing. I don't want this show to start sucking like the last few years of Star Trek.

Hell, it seems that you don't even understand Candice's dialogue either. That was my point, that it makes no sense in the context of the story. Of course there should have been people around the area. it's a hell of a lot more accurate than a city where not one person is on the street. In fact, the whole city is empty throughout most of the episode, and it's never explained why. When Claire jumps out the window, the street is empty. When Peter meets Nathan in the parking garage, it's empty. When Peter collapses in the street, it's empty. It would have been a lot more frightening to see Sylar picking off random innocents as he is battling with the heroes.

For Christ's sake. I didn't even think it was that bad.


Yeah, because this one episode is as bad as most of Voyager, Enterprise, and the last few seasons of TNG. Yeah, right.

I'm not "fanwanking" anything. I enjoy the show very much. Despite the possible bad writing of the finale (which I think is up for debate), it's the best show on tv now. I use to make it a point to watch 24 before anything else. Now, I watch Heroes and 24 can wait. I haven't even watched that finale yet and I probably won't until tomorrow night.

I doubt Sylar would've "picked off" random innocents. He freaked out when he thought he was the bomb. He even called Mohinder and said he needed to get away because there was no point to all the innocents dieing. Sylar hasn't been after anybody that doesn't have some kind of power. Even Ando was only attacked because he was trying to kill Sylar. Other than that, Sylar hasn't gone after anyone without power. Otherwise, he could've easily picked off a ton of innocent people while he was roaming the streets. That's not his style and it's not what he wants.

Aside from the one time Parkman ran into Sylar in that basement (or whatever it was), when did he encounter him? As far as I know, he didn't. And since he's a cop, his first reaction is going to be to just shoot him. So yeah, he shots 3 bullets into the air and then a fourth and they get fired back at him. It's obvious he didn't know what he was getting into, but he wasn't going to let that stop him from trying.

Does every little thing need to be explained? Do we need a scene in the building stairwell with Parkman explaining to everyone who Niki is and what's going on so she can do her thing when they encounter Sylar? That kind of thing ruined Star Wars EU. I'm pretty sure we can live on the assumption that they filled her in. Now, if they end up filling her in during season 2, then it'll be really bad writing.

Stop trying to read so damn much into it. If anything, by your standards, the show was ruined before the finale aired. Sylar is so damn powerful now that the only thing he can't do is regenerate, turn invisible, and fly. Not much need for any of those things when you're a walking A-bomb. If the writers wrote themselves into a corner and Sylar isn't dead, than it's just going to get even worse from here. I was just reading some other forums and the theory is that Sylar is dead, but the unknown evil that Molly didn't want to find, is what dragged him off. We won't really know though until next season at the soonest.

I think the worst thing they can do is explain every single little detail. Leave some things open to interpretation. Let the fans go wild.
F Scale score - 3.3333333333333335

You are disciplined but tolerant; a true American.

Pissing off Rob since August 2007.
Author
Time
I enjoy the show very much. Despite the possible bad writing of the finale (which I think is up for debate), it's the best show on tv now.

On this point, I agree with you.

Stop trying to read so damn much into it. If anything, by your standards, the show was ruined before the finale aired. Sylar is so damn powerful now that the only thing he can't do is regenerate, turn invisible, and fly. Not much need for any of those things when you're a walking A-bomb. If the writers wrote themselves into a corner and Sylar isn't dead, than it's just going to get even worse from here.


So you're telling me I should just sit back and accept gratefully whatever gets shoved my way? I think the whole first season has been brilliant, even better than 90% of any other TV show's first season. A story can only work well when it plays by it's own internal framework. When that framework fails (see: Star Trek), the episodes become repetitive and plagued with inconsistencies, and I don't want to see that happen to this show, because it's too good. When the people writing the show start having crap like characters conveniently forget incidents in the past in order to drive the plot along, that worries me. Then again, killing off a supporting character in the comic series instead of just saying "We fired them" is another problem.

It was underwhelming. The episodes hype up a massive Sylar-Peter fight, and in the end, Peter just punches him a few times and the guy goes down. I didn't care for it.
Author
Time
This is not about "explaining every detail". This is about making sure the details they do show make sense, which they don't. Difference.

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

Author
Time
Originally posted by: crazyrabbits
So you're telling me I should just sit back and accept gratefully whatever gets shoved my way?


No. I'm saying that some parts are nothing but throwaways. Like Candice's line about "How do you know this isn't my real form?" It's simply a throwaway line since Micah was making assumptions and she obviously didn't like that.

I agree that the end battle was anti-climactic. From reading some other forums, the finale was originally suppose to be two hours. Maybe the executives, in their almighty wisdom, changed their minds and decided to make it only one hour, so the writers had to change it up to make it work in the time given. That would certainly explain a lot.

Maybe the DVD release will have some cut scenes where things are explained. Maybe it'll also have some commentary and why things were cut. I don't know, but here's hoping.
F Scale score - 3.3333333333333335

You are disciplined but tolerant; a true American.

Pissing off Rob since August 2007.
Author
Time
Originally posted by: lordjedi
Originally posted by: crazyrabbits
So you're telling me I should just sit back and accept gratefully whatever gets shoved my way?


No. I'm saying that some parts are nothing but throwaways. Like Candice's line about "How do you know this isn't my real form?" It's simply a throwaway line since Micah was making assumptions and she obviously didn't like that.

I agree that the end battle was anti-climactic. From reading some other forums, the finale was originally suppose to be two hours. Maybe the executives, in their almighty wisdom, changed their minds and decided to make it only one hour, so the writers had to change it up to make it work in the time given. That would certainly explain a lot.

Maybe the DVD release will have some cut scenes where things are explained. Maybe it'll also have some commentary and why things were cut. I don't know, but here's hoping.


You'd figure one of the highest rated shows of this season would be kindly given a two hour castoff. Stupid.
Author
Time
Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Networks have never been accused of intelligence.


Exactly. From what I remember, it wasn't until the marathon 3 or 4 episode run during a weekend (they ran repeats up to the 5th episode) and the 5th episode scoring such high numbers that they decided to order up a full season. I think it scored a 5 share, which is amazing since most "good" shows usually score no higher than a 3. It was at that point that they realized they had a hit, so they ordered up a full season. They (executives) may have told the writers they'd have a two hour block for the finale and then later backtracked and decided to only give them one hour. Depending on how the ratings did, maybe they'll get two hours for season 2. Actually, since they're going to do a "Heroes: Origins" series during the summer, I have no doubt that they'll give them that extra hour in season 2.

We just have to hope that the spinoff does have good writing and doesn't just milk the series. Nothing like draining all the talent early and having the main show go to hell because of it.
F Scale score - 3.3333333333333335

You are disciplined but tolerant; a true American.

Pissing off Rob since August 2007.
Author
Time
I agree that the end battle was anti-climactic. From reading some other forums, the finale was originally suppose to be two hours. Maybe the executives, in their almighty wisdom, changed their minds and decided to make it only one hour, so the writers had to change it up to make it work in the time given. That would certainly explain a lot.


They didn't even have enough material for one hour!

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: Sadly, I believe the prequels are beyond repair.
<span class=“Bold”>JediRandy: They’re certainly beyond any repair you’re capable of making.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>MeBeJedi: You aren’t one of us.
<span class=“Bold”>Go-Mer-Tonic: I can’t say I find that very disappointing.</span></span>

<span class=“Italics”>JediRandy: I won’t suck as much as a fan edit.</span>

Author
Time
Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
They didn't even have enough material for one hour!


No, what we saw was barely enough material for one hour. We all know quite well how bad things can turn out in the editing. Maybe it was poorly written, but it's also possible that it was poorly edited or a rush job. I'm not defending it, I'm just saying that it's quite possible that they had a 2 hour treatment written and then were informed they only had an hour for it. That would force them to make cuts and drastic ones at that. Things that are not completely necessary would get chopped. And the result could easily be what we saw.

I'm not about to throw the show out like it's total junk like some of you sound, just because of one episode. We have no idea what's coming next and the finale proved that the future isn't written and that we don't know what's going to happen. The only part of Isaac's vision that came true is Peter blowing up and Sylar getting killed (which may or may not have happened).



F Scale score - 3.3333333333333335

You are disciplined but tolerant; a true American.

Pissing off Rob since August 2007.
Author
Time
Look it was hardly the best episode of the season but it looks like it achieved what it was designed to do - keep us hooked until next season. Since early reports indicated a 2 hour finale it may well have been the case that they planeed for something longer.


Originally posted by: crazyrabbits
So you're telling me I should just sit back and accept gratefully whatever gets shoved my way?

You don't have to watch it.

Whenever you see something on 'Heroes' that doesn't make sense - The haitian did it! Seriously tho doesn't anyone remember that Matt had his mind messed with AFTER he shot Sylar in the FBI HQ? It's quite possible his recall is a bit patchy on those recent events. I guess Audrey remembers but she did tend to go on and on...

And re: Nikki stepping in - Sylar did
1) Throw a guy clear accross the the courtyard with his mind.
2) stop bullets and then fire them into a police officer
3) start wailing on a guy with a parking meter that he ripped out of the ground.
What would you be thinking?

Peter was suprised to see Hiro. And they had spoken on the phone, And been in contact with the same ppl - Nathan / Isaac / Simone / Ando.

Ultimately we knew what was going to happen, we just didnt know how. I'm just thinking out loud here, i need to watch it again.

Author
Time
AND....

If I might sneak this question into the fray...

Remember the lady with super-hearing? The one Sylar killed in her shop? She was listening to some kind of music on her mp3 player because "it was the only thing that drown out... nevermind". Then as Sylar shows up with Mohinder later, the noise from the headphones seemed to give him problems. What's the meaning of all of this? I have my ideas, but I wonder what you all think. Since you all seem to know it all aready
Author
Time
Originally posted by: Sluggo
AND....

If I might sneak this question into the fray...

Remember the lady with super-hearing? The one Sylar killed in her shop? She was listening to some kind of music on her mp3 player because "it was the only thing that drown out... nevermind". Then as Sylar shows up with Mohinder later, the noise from the headphones seemed to give him problems. What's the meaning of all of this? I have my ideas, but I wonder what you all think. Since you all seem to know it all aready


I definitely need to go back and rewatch the episodes.
F Scale score - 3.3333333333333335

You are disciplined but tolerant; a true American.

Pissing off Rob since August 2007.
Author
Time
soon


Anyone picked up the DVD's yet?
Author
Time
this show is awesome. cannot wait for season 2.

“Always loved Vader’s wordless self sacrifice. Another shitty, clueless, revision like Greedo and young Anakin’s ghost. What a fucking shame.” -Simon Pegg.

Author
Time
I'd never seen it before, so I'm getting the HD-DVD's from Netflix. First off, the picture is incredible. Second, the show is pretty damn good. Hiro is definately the best character so far.
Watch DarthEvil's Who Framed Darth Vader? video on YouTube!

You can also access the entire Horriffic Violence Theater Series from my Channel Page.
Author
Time
Kinda shocking nobody else posted here yet. Yeah, I saw the Season 2 premier, I must admit, I am totally intrigued again. I can't wait to see where it all takes me this time, but hopefully it isn't so disappointing this go around.
Author
Time
i still think it is funny that the actor who plays the bad guy in heroes is the new spock in the upcoming trek film by jj abrams.

it even funnier because sulu is in heroes as hiro's father.

“Always loved Vader’s wordless self sacrifice. Another shitty, clueless, revision like Greedo and young Anakin’s ghost. What a fucking shame.” -Simon Pegg.

Author
Time
The show was interesting but it's pretty much a teaser for what is to come, We have a few new plot threads set up to play out. I'm watching through it a second time and noticing a few [fairly obvious] things i hadn't noticed the first time, Like Ando bumping into Nathan on the street. I'm also wondering whether Nakamura sent Ando out because he had already accepted his fate. And what was with the vision Nathan saw?

I think it's safe to assume that Hiro will take on the guise of Kensei at some point.

Author
Time
I never saw a single ep of Heroes until 2 weeks before the start of the new season. I had heard how great it was from numerous people but by that time, the first season was already half over and I knew I would have been lost.

This show is easily my favorite now. Before it used to be 24 and LOST. I still love those shows, but Heroes takes the cake.

I agree that it seems obvious that Hiro will take on the role of the warrior Kensei at some point.

After watching all the eps in a marathon sitting, it's gonna be rough having to go a whole week between new ones. At least there's this thread and the other forums
Author
Time
Originally posted by: starwarsfan8376
I agree that it seems obvious that Hiro will take on the role of the warrior Kensei at some point.


I dunno, watch the previews at the end of the show for next weeks episode. It appears that Hiro is showing Kensei about his powers, maybe he redempts Kensei and he does go on the be the legend. The reason i say this is because my experience with Heroes tells me that they never follow through with whatever they imply. I.E., Mr. Bennet being a bad guy, the mute Haitian, the entire "How To Stop An Exploding Man" episode.
Author
Time
I'm watching ep. 14 now and one thing confuses me.
1. Is Mr. Bennett good or bad?

Would you like an invincible cheerleader? It would be cool to beat her senseless.