Heroes
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Fri 2007/11/16 23:01
Picked up Heroes after reading recommendations in some of the comments under the Anime VS American Drama article back in March.
Heroes is about ordinary folks who discover that they have different powers. Some can fly, walk though walls, teleport through time, self heal, paint the future, read peoples minds etc and there are some who absorb others powers and can end up doing all of these things.
The first season revolved around a plot to blow up New York while the second season is - well I'm not too sure as the story is still unfolding.
There is much atmosphere to Heroes which keeps one fixated on the screen until the end of the show - which usually has a cliff hanger ending.
At the moment, the other American drama on my list is Prison Break which I've seen bits of here and there but am totally hooked on season three. Watched Bionic Woman for a while but found it lacking the edge-of-seat essence that Heroes and Prison Break is full of.
Watched Battle Star Galactica as a kid but didnt get round to watching the recent TV series - recommended?
Do give Heroes a whirl if you can fit it in your schedule - its a winner.
Heroes trailer for season one below. Making of Heroes. And see the rest of the BBC making series at YouTube.
Heroes parody below - quite funny for those who already watch the series. Note: Some of these screenshots may be spoilers.
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SPOILER!! ADAM IS......
(ID #63788) Posted on 2007/11/16 22:51
Pseudo-Graphic Designer
I love Heroes! Last 2 episodes really picked up the lost steam from the slow start of this season, but I still loved every episode I've watched. Always something to talk about the next day at work. It really makes you wonder who the villain is this season. They're not completely clear because the writing for all the characters are so well done. I hope the writers' strike don't affect this show too much. =/
(ID #63789) Posted on 2007/11/16 22:52
Heroes is a good watch..shame that it looks like Dec 3 might be the season finale (only 11 episodes rather then 24). I can Fully recommend the new BSG, it should be high on your to watch list. BSG is one of the better sfifi shows out there. If you have a chance have a look at Eureka (2 seasons so far), I enjoyed watching that, I think it was voted best new SfiFi channel show of 2006.
(ID #63790) Posted on 2007/11/16 22:55
been watching heros almost when it started, i also highly recommend this show, it even has japanese for anime lovers ^_^
(ID #63791) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:00
I enjoyed the first season, but was hesitant to pick up the second when I discovered that they want to keep it "ongoing". I suppose I've been spoiled by Japanese shows that are willing to wrap up a story and let another one be told, instead only having shows that continue to run well past the times they should have ended (Japan has had those, but they aren't all that's on TV). I was wanting to pick up season 2, but I'm not sure what effect the writer's strike has had other than just cutting the season short. I'm waiting to hear what people say after it picks back up before I watch any more.
(ID #63793) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:12
Well Heroes... what can I say. I never got into this show, I watched the first four episodes and was quite disappointed so stopped watching it. I still can't see what the hype is about.
(ID #63794) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:15
I've watched quite alot of the episodes of season 1 and I must say it didn't really amuse me. I prefer series like Prison Break and 24.
(ID #63795) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:18
aside from heroes and prison break, i would also recommend BSG, lost, house, and 24
(ID #63796) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:19
erGuiri in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Sp...
BSG is awesome... but slow at the beginning. It's like the old one, but for adults... dark as space.
(ID #63797) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:36
College Student - BiNus University
Heroes series in Indonesia (esp, my campus) were big hit for the 1st season, but lately when the 2nd season comes, I already not hearing my friends chit chat about it anymore, Personally I stop watching it at 3rd episode on 1st season, don't know the reason, I just don't like it ^^ not enough girls to satisfied my eyes maybe ^^
(ID #63798) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:50
@ Oshift Really? Comeon man, think about it. It's an "Amerikan" TV series... This country still can't decide if there really are UFOs and who killed JFK. *sigh* I think we like our media tainted.
(ID #63799) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:52
Save the cheerleader! Save the world!
(ID #63800) Posted on 2007/11/16 23:53
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
Ah, BSG definitely. Having enjoyed the original as a kid too, I was skeptical at first. But after watching the 3-hour mini-series starter, I was hooked. With lots of nice details and tributes to the original... Grittier. Sexier. Can't beat veteran actors like Edward James Olmos. As a side note, Season 4 is coming 2008, while the BSG "Razor" feature off-shoot about Battlestar Pegasus and its tie-in to BSG Season 2 is coming this month (November). Enjoy. May the Lords of Kobol be with you, lol.
(ID #63801) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:02
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
Don't watch heroes, but my sister love it. Need to borrow her dvd to see what's it all about...
(ID #63802) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:05
It's a good Sci-Fi show.. I wonder what is Adam going to do with Peter. Now I can't really see whos the good guy whos the bad guy...
(ID #63803) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:06
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
I 'LOL'ed so hard on the parody that my stomach hurts. wonder if that counts as a Zeroes ability as well. ^^ I got to watch the first season on DVD after the first season aired, loved the series. and although I've been hearing lots of people complain about second season, I found it equally as entertaining as the first one. btw I heard somewhere that they might cut the season short with an alternative ending because of the writer's strike in hollywood.
(ID #63804) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:14
Season 2 started very bad...just like Season 1 but episode 7 was very nice and I hope things will start getting better.
(ID #63805) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:18
I love Heroes and Prison Break. Loved the story of Takezo Kensei and who he was. Can't wait for the next episode of both shows.
(ID #63806) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:24
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:30)
Astrana, wait til you see Hio and Adam goes head to head, Adam "ando neve told you what happened to your father" Hiro "he told me enough, he told me you killed him" Adam "No Hiro, I am your father" ^^ I'm pretty sure it was Adam who killed Kaito Nakamura, not unless it was Peter or Claire, I mean who else could have survive falling off a New York highrise building.
(ID #63807) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:30
Prison Break is one of the greatest shows I have seen in a long time. It is so incredibly intense. The newest season here has been pretty good, up to par with the first season. I was a little dissapointed with the second season of Prison Break though. I thought it was lacking the intensity of the first. But it did have a lot to live up to. You definitely need to see the first season Danny. Especially if you are liking this new season. Oh yeah... and Heroes is pretty damn good too!
(ID #63809) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:37
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Watching it, but slowly. Didn't finish the first season yet. On other series, as much as lots of people dropped by now and I've heard several people saying they "hate" it, I'm still following Lost... more closely than Heroes even. And I'm currently beginning the 3rd season of 24. That plus anime plus reading blogs everyday = time for nothing else. :P And I do mean it... before that I'd watch all recent movies. Now I think it's been almost 2 years I don't watch anything new. Apart from like 5 movies I watched in the movies...
(ID #63811) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:47
currently catching Heroes as they're being shown in the US. I must say, Season 2 beats Season 1.
(ID #63812) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:55
Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
saw most of season 1, only saw the first few episodes of season 2 ^^;
(ID #63813) Posted on 2007/11/17 00:59
I saw all season 1. And now in season 2, I never miss an episode :P. I am also currently watching "Chuck" which is on before Heroes on NBC. Kind of silly but I like it.
(ID #63815) Posted on 2007/11/17 01:23
Student
Heroes is definitely on my watch list. I've been watching since the first episode of season one and I'm always pumped up for the next episode!
(ID #63816) Posted on 2007/11/17 01:30
Policy & Research Officer
Just started watching it last week when they finally show in on TV over here in Singapore. I think the plot is pretty interesting after watching 2 episodes. For me, the only 2 TV series that I watch are CSI and Prison Break.
(ID #63817) Posted on 2007/11/17 01:32
Interactive Media Design and Graphic Design
i been watching this show since it started and I love it. I only watch it online now hehehe on www.nbc.com you can watch all the episodes for free. I rather do that then go to a tv on a certain time frame.
(ID #63818) Posted on 2007/11/17 01:36
早く日本でも放送してくれ〜！
(ID #63819) Posted on 2007/11/17 01:54
Heroes is amazing. Cheesy? Yes. But great entertainment. Things are finally making some sense after this weeks episode. The only thing still up in the air is that Adam guy.
(ID #63820) Posted on 2007/11/17 01:56
Great show, purchased season one on DVD even. However, the integrity of season 2 might be compromised due to the US writer's strike and the retooling of episode 12 as a possible season finale.
(ID #63822) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:05
0utf0xZer0 in Vancouver
Heroes is great. Most of the episodes of the new Battlestar Galactica are good, with a few exceptions. I will warn you, however, that the series is really bleak much of the time, especially the miniseries that kicks it off. Another amazing American series is Firefly, a series that ran for only 14 episodes back in 2002. Had enough of a following to get a theatrical film as a follow up in 2005, though. It's my personal favourite of the bunch.
(ID #63823) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:18
Dr. Saresh is dreamy.
(ID #63824) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:21
Japanese Student
Been watching this from the beginning, and got others to watch it, too. I love Hiro. He's the best character, I think. He has the best powers, but maybe next to Peter. Prison Break's something I've been watching, too. I just love conspiracies. I also watch Avatar, the Last Airbender. It's in anime form. Great stuff.
(ID #63825) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:21
Michael Chen in K-town, ON
Heroes is one show I'm watching. You're missing out if you're missing 'Pushing Daisies'.
(ID #63826) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:33
webmistress/ ceo
danny... my recommendations are: 1. 24 2. heroes 3. house 4. journeyman 5. battlestar galactica
(ID #63828) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:37
Otaku
Dropped season 2. Too much bullshit love story on all fronts.
(ID #63829) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:37
i hate the cliff hangers in Heroes..makes me wanna watch the next episode despite tons of workloads..
(ID #63830) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:52
These are my two favorite dramas Battlestar Galactica It just gets better and better, the soundtrack is amazing, the CGI is movie quality, the plots are engrossing, and the acting is top notch. Start from the mini series which is included in the season 1 dvd box set. House: The Sherlock Homes of medicine, he is such a bastard, you can't say no. Give it a shot.
(ID #63831) Posted on 2007/11/17 02:53
Web Design & Development
I don't have cable, so I'd have to rent the DVDs or something.
(ID #63832) Posted on 2007/11/17 03:06
It's an old show, but The X-Files is good. House M.D. (played by Hugh Laurie with American accent!) is another great show. It's smart and funny if you can stand the medical terms.
(ID #63838) Posted on 2007/11/17 03:37
Motion Graphics Designer
hmmm, only shows that i really follow dilligently are heroes and house. good plots all around i'd say.
(ID #63839) Posted on 2007/11/17 03:46
Photographer/Night Auditor
I haven't been watching because I wasn't really interested in it the first season but now that Kristen Bell is on it I've been watching her episodes. Kristen Bell rules, that is all.
(ID #63840) Posted on 2007/11/17 03:57
Student
The episode where Adam Monroe was revealed was probably my favorite episode all second season! Quite possibly the best TV series I've seen in a while. My brother watches the new Battlestar Galactica and recommends it, but I don't have cable where I live anymore.
(ID #63841) Posted on 2007/11/17 04:27
I love Heroes and Prison Break so much. I recommend Jericho if you haven't seen it. It's about post-apocalyptic America after a terrorist nuclear attack. Out for only a season though.
(ID #63842) Posted on 2007/11/17 05:22
Give Grey's Anatomy a shot, I hated it until i gave it a chance (3 episodes +), my girlfriend no has me hooked on it. I'd recommend you watch it form the beginning like Battlestar Galactica, otherwise it is very hard to follow. It's a good show, unlike House it's more sex and scandal and friendship plot base. Where as House is more science and more character centric but the two shows make for a great night of medical TV and I love them both.
(ID #63843) Posted on 2007/11/17 05:45
Every Tuesday, I watch Bones and House. They are very good. I like Heroes too, but I only saw few episodes and stopped because I missed beginning. I ll watch Heroes once they do marathon or I get DVD.
(ID #63844) Posted on 2007/11/17 05:59
kgav (Registered on 2007/09/05 14:35)
I watch Heroes, I think the Adam thing this year is kind of Lame. A really good show is Supernatural, Season 3 just started and Season 2 was really great!
(ID #63845) Posted on 2007/11/17 06:19
Funny Danny should post a topic about Heroes just when there is breaking news about Hayden Panettiere (cheerleader), and her little dolphin saving stunt a little while back. Apparently Japanese authorities have issued a warrant for her arrest. Guess she better steer clear of Japan for awhile. Any bounty hunters willing to bring her in? I'm sure they'll pay you handsomely in figures and manga if you prefer.
(ID #63846) Posted on 2007/11/17 07:33
Peter S in Near Chicago
I just finished season one tonight via Netflix. It's the first American TV series I've watched in a long time. I'm so used to the more compact structure of anime that I got bogged down. It's a very good series, but for all its great moments (and it had plenty) I found I had little patience for the pacing. The characters would interact over and over and I got the impression they were doing it only because there was an hour to fill. How many DL/Nikki/Jessica/Mikah scenes did the characters need before they figured it out? How many Isaac/Peter/Simone scenes? Characters were introduced and then completely ignored (Zack, Invisible guy, Parkman's wife, Claire's real mom) the moment they were no longer useful. And I thought serial killers went out with the 90's. Cliche. That said, I loved the season one finale. But I have not the desire or patience for season two.
(ID #63847) Posted on 2007/11/17 07:35
BS-G alwayskinda liked the cylons...but now they look awesome!!! And boomer.....grrr!!! I recommend....has a more adult touch now in comparison with the old days...love the stuff
(ID #63848) Posted on 2007/11/17 07:40
Associate Producer
Heroes is excellent, and season 2 is starting to shape up after a fairly slow start... Also what should be recommended is Dexter. It's a dark tale that's like a cross between CSI and American Gothic. The main character is a blood spatter analysis criminologist. And a serial killer. Except, he's a serial killer that was raised by a cop, who noticed his urges to kill, and encouraged him only to kill the bad guys that the cops don't/can't catch through legitimate means. Sounds contrived, but it's really quite compelling ^_^
(ID #63849) Posted on 2007/11/17 07:48
Heroes are definitely on my watch-list. I am downloading Season 1 off the net :-)
(ID #63850) Posted on 2007/11/17 08:42
Illustrator & Designer
Heroes is one of my favourite TV shows. Season 1 was great and so far Season 2 is building up to a great start. Here, we're just up to the episode where we found out who Adam is (and what a beautifully ironic twist that was) and next ep we get to find out what really happened with Peter. I also like Prison Break, first season was almost always at the edge of your seat. Second season wasn't as good, but the new season is building up with lots of good twists. House and My Name Is Earl are other TV shows I watch.
(ID #63851) Posted on 2007/11/17 09:02
Battlestar Galactica is one of the best tv series that I've seen in years. If you are going to watch it you should start from the beginning. You have the miniseries, seasons 1, 2 and 3 and the recent "Razor" tv movie, in that order. There are also a few "webisodes", the first batch fit before season three and the last batch fit before "Razor". If you like Heroes I think that you would like Galactica also. There are some amazing moments in the series that get stuck in your mind for a long time.
(ID #63854) Posted on 2007/11/17 09:36
IT specialist
I love Heroes. The story, the characters are so absorbing. and Hiro is soo funny LOL. in the meantime waiting for weekly release of Heroes i watch Bionic Women. It's by far not so good like Heroes but not really bad either ;)
(ID #63855) Posted on 2007/11/17 10:03
Other good drama that Chuck. The drama is about a worker of the IT departemnt called NERD-HERD in a big chain shop. A friend send him an email with a file full of CIA secrets. Then he starts a double life working in the IT and un the CIA. The topic seems to be a few strange but is really funy. Here is de web site http://www.nbc.com/Chuck/ P.S in the chapter 3 apears Miss spain 1999
(ID #63856) Posted on 2007/11/17 10:10
Hmm... you get Chuck all the way in Spain? I wouldn't have thought that, but yes its a good show. Funny stories, and hot women. Great combination.
(ID #63857) Posted on 2007/11/17 11:02
lol the Screencaps are from Global =D Season 1 was amazing, followed through it completely. Storytelling was very well done and characterization was neatly built up as well. Season 2 started off slow, apparently the writers have realized that and the last two episodes have "started" to pick up the pace again. Unfortunately with the strike looming, we may not get anymore episodes soon.
(ID #63858) Posted on 2007/11/17 11:48
TK-8316 / 宅男 Otaku / 工程师 Engineer
season 1 of heroes just started on national tv last week in singapore. will be catching it. the only other american show which i watch is LOST. currently season 2 is about to end soon here.
(ID #63859) Posted on 2007/11/17 12:05
Service desk support
Heroes isn't something I go out of my way to watch. I don't watch much TV as it is but I will catch heroes if it is on. Currently, I only make time for House. Gotta love all those sarcastic comments he makes every week!
(ID #63860) Posted on 2007/11/17 12:46
Just another thing which I would really like to watch, but don't have the time. Have to agree with GundamJehutyKai though, house is just pure brilliance. I don't even like hospital type series, but he is just hilarious.
(ID #63869) Posted on 2007/11/17 13:59
So no mention of the ridiculous pronounciation issues of when certain characters (Ando, Ando, Ando) are given scripts in a language they do not speak and apparently have had little voice training in...?
(ID #63878) Posted on 2007/11/17 15:48
Related! Japanese police want to arrest Hayden Panettiere for the whole dolphin incident (protest). This show is epic. Finally a nice guy with great super-powers... Hiro is the best.
(ID #63899) Posted on 2007/11/17 18:23
i have finished season1 and it proves to be a worthwhile show to entertain me..
(ID #63900) Posted on 2007/11/17 18:24
website designer (currently assist. graphic designer)
I agree with Mac about being spoilt by japanese shows (or in my case, anime mostly) I was expecting Heroes to be short ^^;. Nevertheless I'm enjoying the new series so far though it keep coming up with new twists! My favourite scenes are the ones with Hiro, especially before the last episode x3.
(ID #63901) Posted on 2007/11/17 19:17
This is probably the only American show I watch every week that isn't a reality show or sports. I love the plotlines they make, and Hiro is the man. LOL wsup with the old Star Trek crew showing up in this show? First Sulu is Hiro's Dad, and now Uhura is D.L.'s mom/grandma. LOL does Sylar being cast as a young Spock in the upcoming Star Trek movie have something to do with it. Anyways, awesome ass show, but although I love it, I hope they don't drag it along too much like so many American shows do.
(ID #63906) Posted on 2007/11/17 19:59