Heroes

Fri 2007/11/16 17:01 JST
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Just thought I'd talk a bit about Heroes because I just lurve it and recommend it throughly.

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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  • animes
    animes in cephiro (Registered on 2007/01/23)
    mahou kishi
    http://www.animedia.com.mx

    SPOILER!!


    ADAM IS......

    Fri 2007/11/16 16:51:21 JST (ID #63788)
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  • lightningsabre
    lightningsabre in Vancouver (Registered on 2007/08/30)
    Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
    http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/

    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. =/

    Fri 2007/11/16 16:52:21 JST (ID #63789)
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  • iMM
    iMM in Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Registered on 2007/07/08)
    Publisher

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 16:55:19 JST (ID #63790)
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  • Evo_Spec
    Evo_Spec in Alberta, Canada (Registered on 2007/10/21)

    been watching heros almost when it started, i also highly recommend this show, it even has japanese for anime lovers ^_^

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:00:34 JST (ID #63791)
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  • Mac
    Mac in Podunk, USA (Registered on 2006/12/28)
    IT monkey/consultant

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:12:26 JST (ID #63793)
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  • 0shift
    0shift in New Zealand (Registered on 2007/08/13)
    Student

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:15:33 JST (ID #63794)
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  • Nello
    Nello in Belgium (Registered on 2007/10/31)
    Student
    http://www.freestylevoetbal.be

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:18:52 JST (ID #63795)
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  • qingy
    qingy in front of the monitor (Registered on 2007/10/05)
    Gunpla Enthusiast

    aside from heroes and prison break, i would also recommend BSG, lost, house, and 24

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:19:05 JST (ID #63796)
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  • TOKYOnight
    TOKYOnight in Moe moe kyun~ (Registered on 2007/01/04)
    Web Developer

    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 ^^

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:50:44 JST (ID #63798)
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  • MACdaddy
    MACdaddy in Earth (Registered on 2007/11/10)
    Stalker

    @ 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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:52:28 JST (ID #63799)
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  • Wei
    Wei in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/01)

    Save the cheerleader! Save the world!

    Fri 2007/11/16 17:53:48 JST (ID #63800)
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  • xjaymanx
    xjaymanx in Vegas, baby! (Registered on 2006/12/29)
    Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
    http://www.xjaymanx.com/toyboxx

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:02:15 JST (ID #63801)
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  • lanie-emon
    lanie-emon in Keldabe, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/06/05)
    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...

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:05:08 JST (ID #63802)
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  • Astrana
    Astrana in Calgary, Canada (Registered on 2007/08/15)
    Student

    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...

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:06:30 JST (ID #63803)
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  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:14:52 JST (ID #63804)
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  • Deathy
    Deathy in Brazil (Registered on 2007/04/20)
    Photography Student
    http://hugodeathy.deviantart.com/

    Season 2 started very bad...just like Season 1 but episode 7 was very nice and I hope things will start getting better.

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:18:06 JST (ID #63805)
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  • OMNI Strike
    OMNI Strike in Glasgow, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    Aero-mechanical engineering student

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:24:36 JST (ID #63806)
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  • marvin
    marvin (Registered on 2006/12/24)
    http://www.marvinryan.com

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:30:44 JST (ID #63807)
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  • Dan of July
    Dan of July in Arizona (Registered on 2007/07/04)
    3d Modeller/Time Lord

    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!

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:37:19 JST (ID #63809)
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  • XSportSeeker
    XSportSeeker in Brazil (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
    http://xspblog.com

    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...

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:47:19 JST (ID #63811)
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  • zenical
    zenical in Singapore (Registered on 2007/11/08)
    boss of zotaku!!!!
    http://www.zotaku.com

    currently catching Heroes as they're being shown in the US. I must say, Season 2 beats Season 1.

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:55:43 JST (ID #63812)
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  • Chuck Gaffney
    Chuck Gaffney in Selden, New York (Registered on 2007/07/28)
    Anime Store Owner, artist, Web master
    http://www.chucksanimeshrine.com

    saw most of season 1, only saw the first few episodes of season 2 ^^;

    Fri 2007/11/16 18:59:42 JST (ID #63813)
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  • Ledezman
    Ledezman in San Jose, Costa Rica (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Programmer, Student

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 19:23:25 JST (ID #63815)
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  • Kyle
    Kyle in Seattle, Washington (Registered on 2007/10/08)
    Student/Part-timer

    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!

    Fri 2007/11/16 19:30:47 JST (ID #63816)
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  • Alafista OTAKU
    Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Policy & Research Officer
    http://www.alafista.com/

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 19:32:41 JST (ID #63817)
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  • Boris
    Boris in USA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Visual Communications and Web 2.0
    http://www.imagineboris.com

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 19:36:31 JST (ID #63818)
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  • タロス
    タロス in ニッポン (Registered on 2007/11/11)
    裏家業
    http://otatarosu.blog44.fc2.com/

    早く日本でも放送してくれ〜!

    Fri 2007/11/16 19:54:55 JST (ID #63819)
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  • Piecemakr
    Piecemakr in Southern California (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    Student

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 19:56:24 JST (ID #63820)
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  • Neurorelay
    Neurorelay in California, USA (Registered on 2007/08/29)
    Sophist
    http://www.techswe.com

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:05:08 JST (ID #63822)
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  • Glasseyelashes
    Glasseyelashes in Oklahoma (Registered on 2007/11/01)
    Photography

    Dr. Saresh is dreamy.

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:21:30 JST (ID #63824)
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  • Ninja Mari
    Ninja Mari in Japan (Registered on 2007/11/06)
    Japanese Student
    http://japanqna.wordpress.com

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:21:52 JST (ID #63825)
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  • becky lee of KNC
    becky lee of KNC in pasadena, sokal (Registered on 2007/03/17)
    webmistress/ ceo
    http://www.kidnemo.com

    danny...

    my recommendations are:

    1. 24
    2. heroes
    3. house
    4. journeyman
    5. battlestar galactica

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:37:03 JST (ID #63828)
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  • 21st Century Digital Boy
    21st Century Digital Boy in Virginia Beach (Registered on 2007/09/19)
    Otaku
    http://fuzakenna.com

    Dropped season 2. Too much bullshit love story on all fronts.

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:37:33 JST (ID #63829)
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  • Tiny Red Man
    Tiny Red Man in Tiny Red Dot, Singapore. (Registered on 2007/04/11)
    free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.

    i hate the cliff hangers in Heroes..makes me wanna watch the next episode despite tons of workloads..

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:52:44 JST (ID #63830)
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  • Mars
    Mars in Chicago, America (Registered on 2007/08/23)
    College Kid
    http://www.facebook.com/people/Alexander-Geovani-Castillo/1138650146

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 20:53:19 JST (ID #63831)
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  • CyruzDraxs
    CyruzDraxs in Kelowna, BC, Canada (Registered on 2007/09/11)
    Web Design & Development
    http://www.nerdculture.org

    I don't have cable, so I'd have to rent the DVDs or something.

    Fri 2007/11/16 21:06:03 JST (ID #63832)
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  • umbrae
    umbrae in California (Registered on 2007/10/19)
    Studen
    http://www.foxkei.com/

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 21:37:15 JST (ID #63838)
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  • seth.frostheart
    seth.frostheart in Malaysia. Singapore. Bangkok. Shanghai. (Registered on 2007/01/07)
    Motion Graphics Designer

    hmmm, only shows that i really follow dilligently are heroes and house. good plots all around i'd say.

    Fri 2007/11/16 21:46:54 JST (ID #63839)
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  • gregory_gdp
    gregory_gdp in Boise, ID (Registered on 2007/07/16)
    Photographer/Night Auditor
    http://hillbillyotaku.blogspot.com/

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 21:57:42 JST (ID #63840)
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  • kintaro
    kintaro in Pineville North Carolina (Registered on 2007/04/24)
    Student
    http://ordinarybot.wordpress.com/

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 22:27:59 JST (ID #63841)
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  • justln
    justln in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/22)

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 23:22:27 JST (ID #63842)
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  • Mars
    Mars in Chicago, America (Registered on 2007/08/23)
    College Kid
    http://www.facebook.com/people/Alexander-Geovani-Castillo/1138650146

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 23:45:46 JST (ID #63843)
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  • toxicmind
    toxicmind in SF, USA (Registered on 2007/02/06)
    cg artist

    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.

    Fri 2007/11/16 23:59:03 JST (ID #63844)
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  • kgav
    kgav (Registered on 2007/09/05)

    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!

    Sat 2007/11/17 00:19:33 JST (ID #63845)
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  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 01:33:12 JST (ID #63846)
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  • krapoutchat
    krapoutchat in tervuren, belgium (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    daydreaming

    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

    Sat 2007/11/17 01:40:04 JST (ID #63848)
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  • AndyboyH
    AndyboyH in Newcastle, UK (Registered on 2007/05/10)
    Associate Producer
    http://www.hagane.org.uk

    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 ^_^

    Sat 2007/11/17 01:48:49 JST (ID #63849)
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  • davortech
    davortech in Europe (Registered on 2007/11/08)
    IT
    http://davortech.wordpress.com

    Heroes are definitely on my watch-list. I am downloading Season 1 off the net :-)

    Sat 2007/11/17 02:42:33 JST (ID #63850)
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  • kaeze
    kaeze in Melbourne, Australia, Earth (Registered on 2007/04/09)
    Illustrator & Designer
    http://www.knight-edge.com/

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 03:02:38 JST (ID #63851)
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  • McKlain
    McKlain in Spain (Registered on 2007/05/11)
    Web Designer
    http://mcklain.wordpress.com/

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 03:36:32 JST (ID #63854)
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  • neko
    neko in Sangenjaya, Tokyo (Registered on 2007/02/10)
    IT specialist
    http://blog.kheops2002.ch

    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 ;)

    Sat 2007/11/17 04:03:10 JST (ID #63855)
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  • Andraeil
    Andraeil in Spain (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    IT Student

    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

    Sat 2007/11/17 04:10:47 JST (ID #63856)
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  • FatBastard
    FatBastard in over his head (Registered on 2007/11/04)
    Dirty Gentleman
    http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 05:02:49 JST (ID #63857)
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  • kakit
    kakit in Toronto, Canada (Registered on 2007/04/24)
    Student

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 05:48:27 JST (ID #63858)
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  • gordon
    gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
    http://gordonator.com/

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 06:05:02 JST (ID #63859)
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  • GundamJehutyKai
    GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia (Registered on 2007/09/12)
    Service desk support
    http://lookingglass.kokidokom.net

    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!

    Sat 2007/11/17 06:46:42 JST (ID #63860)
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  • Sakari
    Sakari (Registered on 2007/06/19)

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 07:59:39 JST (ID #63869)
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  • Jam Tea
    Jam Tea in 丸の内, 東京 (Registered on 2007/11/10)
    Bartender

    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...?

    Sat 2007/11/17 09:48:18 JST (ID #63878)
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  • DRAGUN
    DRAGUN in Arizona, USA (Registered on 2007/08/22)
    Design Consultant

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 12:23:53 JST (ID #63899)
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  • terry
    terry in Singapore (Registered on 2007/08/02)
    =.=!
    http://hihi123.wordpress.com

    i have finished season1 and it proves to be a worthwhile show to entertain me..

    Sat 2007/11/17 12:24:52 JST (ID #63900)
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  • Koshiko
    Koshiko in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2007/08/03)
    website/graphic designer and karaoke amateur~
    http://www.furudango.com

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 13:17:57 JST (ID #63901)
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  • CyberSynaptic
    CyberSynaptic in Sacramento, CA (Registered on 2006/12/25)
    Lab Technician/Nursing Student

    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.

    Sat 2007/11/17 13:59:42 JST (ID #63906)
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  • .:nadie:.
    .:nadie:. in La Plata, Argentina (Registered on 2007/10/12)
    Student
    http://p2pnadie2pp.deviantart.com

    I also see heroes and prison break, but 24 and lost too... they are awsome!

    Sat 2007/11/17 15:15:54 JST (ID #63909)
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  • EagleEye
    EagleEye in Brighton, UK (Registered on 2007/04/02)
    Computer Engineer

    Bought season 1 last week on DVD, all ready to watch on my new TV when it arrives. lol, cant wait!

    Sat 2007/11/17 15:48:44 JST (ID #63910)
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  • Akhmad Fathonih
    Akhmad Fathonih in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Registered on 2007/01/21)
    Software Engineer
    http://blog.neofreko.com

    I watch Heroes, but never finished season one. Too much bloodshed for my eyes.
    I also watched the first season of Prison Break. Both, Heroes and PB start getting the usual "I'm famous, I'm going to have endless season series" behaviour. Thus, it's no longer interesting to me.

    Why can they have a fixed episode numbers? Why not stopping on season one and make new title for "season two". Why don't they learn what Kurt Cobain has told us? Better die (famous) than fade away ..

    Sat 2007/11/17 16:05:40 JST (ID #63912)
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  • AK-kun
    AK-kun in Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/19)
    Costume Talent, Stormtrooper, Student, Writer
    http://akxd.wordpress.com/

    Nakamura Hiro (Masi Oka) kinda looks like Danny Choo himself.

    Sat 2007/11/17 22:00:51 JST (ID #63932)
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  • gordon
    gordon in 新加坡 Singapore (Registered on 2007/06/11)
    銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
    http://gordonator.com/

    AK-kun,

    danny looks much much slimmer. ('~')

    Sun 2007/11/18 02:22:33 JST (ID #63954)
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  • Darkunor
    Darkunor in York, UK (Registered on 2007/09/19)
    Computer Science 大学生
    http://www.luelinks.net

    BattleStar Galactica - HELL YES.

    Sun 2007/11/18 06:51:18 JST (ID #63982)
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  • JapanAnime
    JapanAnime in Hilversum, Holland (Registered on 2007/08/05)
    4th Year Business Economics Student

    Season 1 hasn't finished yet here. I've been folowing this serie since episode 1 and it stills fascinates me, so I'm definately sure that season 2 will have my attention. ^^
    BTW those screenshots are indeed spoilers, they haven't broadcasted that/those episode(s) here yet. ^^"

    Sun 2007/11/18 10:42:25 JST (ID #64018)
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  • atomusku
    atomusku in Sweden (Registered on 2007/11/03)
    Student
    http://www.cargocollective.com/no9

    the more and more i watch the show, the more annoyed i get, its those details like the background scenery. that aint japan hiro is in,

    i work late nights so i catch alias from time to time on tv, and half of the cast from alias is on heroes, and i personally feel that they play the same roles.

    Sun 2007/11/18 17:52:37 JST (ID #64050)
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  • jorweeck
    jorweeck in Philippines (Registered on 2007/07/18)
    Lackey, Sycophant

    Season 1 is absolutely amazing! My guesses have always been wrong on how things are going to be concluded. (and that's actually a good thing as it challenges people to think.)

    But when you start watching season 2, it goes downhill. The plot's predictable. Too predictable that even Tim Kring (Producer/Director of Heroes) aplogized for the awful start. It's already Episode 8 in the States. Hopefully they'll be able to recover their wanning audience.

    Sun 2007/11/18 19:54:59 JST (ID #64064)
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  • BeLe
    BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03)
    .NET/Web Developer
    http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net

    lol at the Zeroes video. I wonder what a show bout them would be like. Heroes is not on my watchlist but maybe Zeroes will be. :D

    Mon 2007/11/19 01:44:07 JST (ID #64085)
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  • adenread
    adenread in US (Registered on 2007/01/31)
    bum

    what. no house!?

    Wed 2007/11/21 06:05:42 JST (ID #64347)
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  • Amiantos
    Amiantos in Illinois USA (Registered on 2007/11/30)

    I want to watch this but I haven't seen one episode yet so I don't want to start now. I'll probably get up to the current season they have out on dvd for my mom for christmas then borrow them afterwards XD

    Mon 2007/12/03 00:16:42 JST (ID #65734)
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