Heroes
September 25, 2006 – February 8, 2010
Wikipedia
The first season, known as "Volume One:
Genesis", begins with a seemingly ordinary group of people who gradually
become aware that they have special abilities. The story develops showing their
reactions to these powers, and how this discovery affects their personal and
professional lives. At the same time, several ordinary individuals are
investigating the origins and extent of these abilities. Mohinder Suresh
(Sendhil Ramamurthy), a research geneticist, continues his late father's
research into the biological source of the powers, while Noah Bennet (Jack
Coleman) represents, and is a lead agent for, a secret organization known only
as "the Company" that wants to control and, if
necessary, terminate those who are gifted. After only having a short time to
come to terms with their new abilities, each of the heroes is drawn into the
final showdown. They must each do their part to stop the destruction of the
world that starts with an impending explosion at Kirby Plaza in New York City.
Season two, known as "Volume Two:
Generations",[20]
begins four months after the events at Kirby Plaza. The main plot of Generations
deals with the Company and its research on the Shanti
virus. In a flashback to 1977, the research is performed by the Company's
founders, whose identities are eventually revealed, to discover what the
effects of various strains of the virus will do to the human and superhuman
population. The virus is weaponized and locked away at Primatech Paper, the
Company's facility used as a front. Returning to the present, the heroes must
come together in an attempt to stop the release of a deadly strain of the virus
and avert a global pandemic.
The first part of season three is called "Volume Three:
Villains". Volume three begins with an assassination attempt on Nathan
Petrelli (Adrian Pasdar), a political figure who can fly, and explores its
consequences. Meanwhile, several villains escape from the confines of Level 5,
a maximum security area owned and operated by the Company within Primatech, and
Noah Bennet attempts to recapture them. Arthur
Petrelli (Robert Forster), Nathan Petrelli's father, heals
from systemic nerve damage and aims to create a formula to give ordinary people
superhuman abilities. The second part of season three, "Volume Four:
Fugitives", reveals what happens after Nathan fails to produce the
formula. After the destruction of Primatech and
Pinehearst, the rival company of Primatech, the heroes attempt to lead normal
lives until Nathan initiates his plan to round up all people with abilities.
Sylar kills Nathan in an intense duel. However, because Nathan is a prominent
political player, Matt Parkman (Greg Grunberg), who has power over people's
minds, is instructed to alter Sylar's mind so that he will believe that he is
Nathan and take his place. This has a negative side effect causing Sylar's
consciousness to become trapped in Matt Parkman's mind.
Season four contains volume five,
"Redemption", and takes place six weeks after the events of season
three. The heroes try to return to their normal lives; Peter returns to his job
as a paramedic, while Claire attends college. Sylar's body is causing his
previously acquired abilities to manifest as he struggles with his forced
identity as Nathan. Sylar's actual consciousness, trapped in Matt Parkman's
mind, taunts Matt and seeks out his own body. Meanwhile, Hiro has to deal with
his brain
tumor that is slowly killing him and preventing him from controlling his
powers. A carnival group is introduced whose leader, Samuel, tries to recruit
more people with abilities into his carnival family. Samuel claims he is
creating a community for special people where they are welcome to be open with
their abilities and respected by outsiders. In truth, he is bringing together
as many people with abilities as possible to build up his own power, moving
earth. The more special people he has around him, the stronger his power. The
heroes have to come together to battle Samuel and his plan to expose
"specials" to the world by killing thousands of people. The series
finale ends by opening the nonexistent volume six, "Brave New World",
in which Claire reveals the existence of people with special abilities to a
group of reporters and photographers.
Mack’s Thoughts
This show kept me and many other
glued to the TV screen on Monday nights including myself.. “Save the
cheerleader, save the world.”(recounted from memory) The storyline and the
powers were some of the best live action effects for TV. The final season was
garbage but all the other seasons were amazing and this show had potential to
win back fans. Fortunately the second incarnation, a miniseries Heroes Reborn is set to premiere in
2015 and I CAN’T WAIT
Heroes Reborn
2015-
Wikipedia
According to the official synopsis, the miniseries would "reconnect
with the basic elements of the show's first season" in which ordinary
people discovered that they had special abilities. The show will be preceded by
a new digital series that introduces the new characters and storylines around
which Heroes Reborn is centered.
Mack's Thoughts
This show has the potential to relaunch the series provided that they don't flood the show with too many plotlines and characters. I hope original characters will return or at least make appearances. Noah Bennet( Jack Coleman) is scheduled to return aka HRG (horn rimmed glasses). No plans have been made for Claire Bennett(Hayden Panettiere) to return. (A daughter/father reunion would be nice) Unfortunately, Skylar played by Zachary Quinto has confirmed he will not being retuning despite being contacted by series creator Tim Kring. Skylar was a fan favorite as a villain in the show. Zachari Levi has an undisclosed lead role. Coincidentally, his show CHUCK used to come on before Heroes, once upon a time on Monday nights. The original show gave us a glimpse at what powers would be like in the real world with everyday people. I look forward to a kick-a** miniseries.
Comments are waiting for you below.
-Mack Nichols
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