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.