Heroes -- "How To Stop An Exploding Man" -- 05.21.2007
05-23-07, 07:25 AM
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For those of you who hated this finale or thought it was lame, all I can say is...go take a look at the "24" finale, and then tell me what "lame" is. 
Seriously though, this was a FANTASTIC final episode. HEROES had two shows that literally brought me to tears this season...this one and "Company Man".
I thought it was great how the writers decided that Peter would save the world through "love". As soon as I heard that, I immediately thought "oh boy, the 'fanboys' are going to hate this one," but what a beautiful scene with the two brothers in the final moments.
A few other observations:
That's DEFINITELY George Takei behind the one samurai's mask (Hiro's great-great grandfather?).
I think the writers may have decided to shoot Parkman at the last minute, just as a way of explaining Greg Grunberg's weight loss when we see him again next year.
Seriously though, this was a FANTASTIC final episode. HEROES had two shows that literally brought me to tears this season...this one and "Company Man".
I thought it was great how the writers decided that Peter would save the world through "love". As soon as I heard that, I immediately thought "oh boy, the 'fanboys' are going to hate this one," but what a beautiful scene with the two brothers in the final moments.
A few other observations:
That's DEFINITELY George Takei behind the one samurai's mask (Hiro's great-great grandfather?).
I think the writers may have decided to shoot Parkman at the last minute, just as a way of explaining Greg Grunberg's weight loss when we see him again next year.
05-23-07, 07:28 AM
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I think the writers may have decided to shoot Parkman at the last minute, just as a way of explaining Greg Grunberg's weight loss when we see him again next year.
05-23-07, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadLamb
here, just because I don't want "What did I see?" to be bugging ya till next season :P
I don't think they really meant for this to mean more then random flashes, then his own image..
and yes, this might be the strangest thing I have ever vidcapped
I don't think they really meant for this to mean more then random flashes, then his own image..
and yes, this might be the strangest thing I have ever vidcapped
I'm not sure if you're saying those are just random images, but they certainly appear to be a chronicling of deaths related to Sylar.
I think I see the first dude he wacked (to get the TK power), Suresh the Elder, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Parker, Charlie, Zane?, the bitchy cheerleader he thought was Claire, ???, Super-hearing mechanic chick?, his mom, Isaac, Peter, himself.
05-23-07, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
What happened to Claude? He was part of Peter's original "vision" so I expected him to turn up, but he never did. 
Remeber Molly said that whenever she looked for him he could see her. Maybe that was a reference to Claude invisibility... plus I don't think he ever left NY.
05-23-07, 09:04 AM
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What a terrible finale. I can't believe the people saying it should have been a two-hour episode- they barely had enough plot to fill one hour. And my god, the writing- "You saved the cheerleader, so we could save the world!" 
what?
And yet more people watch this show than Veronica Mars.
Most of the show was entertaining enough, so I guess I'll be back for the second season. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's a live-action comic book.
what?And yet more people watch this show than Veronica Mars.
Most of the show was entertaining enough, so I guess I'll be back for the second season. I just have to keep reminding myself that it's a live-action comic book.
05-23-07, 09:14 AM
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When Peter finally meets the Haitian he will be ever badder since he can stop people from using their abilities
On that note, if they wanted to kill Sylar so bad why not just get the Haitian so he could stop Sylar from using his abilities and then kill him? I guess that would make to show not so interesting.
On that note, if they wanted to kill Sylar so bad why not just get the Haitian so he could stop Sylar from using his abilities and then kill him? I guess that would make to show not so interesting.
05-23-07, 09:31 AM
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I was sufficiently satisfied with the finale, except for Hiro's moment. I, too, wish he had just appeared and stabbed, without the dramatic pause. I actually liked the dichotomy between this Sylar/Peter showdown and the one they hinted at in the future, where they were both so much more badass. Shows how far they have to go.
Definitely looking forward to next season. I'm not sure if Kensei is Sulu or one of Sulu's ancestors. Could go either way. Also, I'm not sure if Nathan's dead or not. I'm sure Peter's not.
Definitely looking forward to next season. I'm not sure if Kensei is Sulu or one of Sulu's ancestors. Could go either way. Also, I'm not sure if Nathan's dead or not. I'm sure Peter's not.
05-23-07, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by vegasbaby
My prediction (not that it's a stretch) :
Peter : Alive
Nathan : Dead
Peter : Alive
Nathan : Dead
05-23-07, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Shannon Nutt
For those of you who hated this finale or thought it was lame, all I can say is...go take a look at the "24" finale, and then tell me what "lame" is.
To have the season this show had this year, and to end it like that was almost a crime. It just fell flat. It would have been better if they ended it with the 5 years gone episode.
I fully expect to watch again next year (both shows btw).
Also, I haven't seen anyone mention this around here anywhere, but did anyone else hear about the new planned Heroes spinoff? Heroes: Origins
I'm not sure about this. I hope they're not trying to cash in too much and ruin the original show.
05-23-07, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dpz301
maybe the exploding power was superceding the ability to fly away and therefore couldn't fly by himself.
great ending to season 1. would have preferred if
great ending to season 1. would have preferred if
Spoiler:
05-23-07, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
New though... I think that Claude was there. I think he's the person that drug Sylar down into the sewer.
Remeber Molly said that whenever she looked for him he could see her. Maybe that was a reference to Claude invisibility... plus I don't think he ever left NY.
Remeber Molly said that whenever she looked for him he could see her. Maybe that was a reference to Claude invisibility... plus I don't think he ever left NY.
05-23-07, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by IDrinkMolson
Also, I haven't seen anyone mention this around here anywhere, but did anyone else hear about the new planned Heroes spinoff? Heroes: Origins
I'm not sure about this. I hope they're not trying to cash in too much and ruin the original show.
I'm not sure about this. I hope they're not trying to cash in too much and ruin the original show.
NBC has added a new Heroes spin-off to its roster, Heroes: Origins. The new show will introduce a new character each week and the TV audience has the opportunity to choose their favorite character by voting at the Heroes website on NBC.com. The chosen character will become a new cast regular the following season. The new series will air on Mondays in the Heroes timeslot with only six episodes while the regular series is on hiatus.
05-23-07, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
Honestly it sounds like a really good idea to me if NBC wants to keep people's interest going in the show. Plus the choosing of the new character sounds like a fun/interesting premise.
05-23-07, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
New though... I think that Claude was there. I think he's the person that drug Sylar down into the sewer.
Remeber Molly said that whenever she looked for him he could see her. Maybe that was a reference to Claude invisibility... plus I don't think he ever left NY.
Remeber Molly said that whenever she looked for him he could see her. Maybe that was a reference to Claude invisibility... plus I don't think he ever left NY.
I think the person Molly is referring to is a lot bigger and badder than Claude though. Most likely it's a new character who will make Sylar look pretty tame in comparison. Which will be pretty tough to accomplish.
05-23-07, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rfduncan
It has been mentioned:
Honestly it sounds like a really good idea to me if NBC wants to keep people's interest going in the show. Plus the choosing of the new character sounds like a fun/interesting premise.
Honestly it sounds like a really good idea to me if NBC wants to keep people's interest going in the show. Plus the choosing of the new character sounds like a fun/interesting premise.
05-23-07, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TheNightFlier
I'd like to see Eccleston come back to for a few episodes next season. It's entirely possible he could've yanked Sylar into the sewer at the end. I highly doubt he left the city as well.
05-23-07, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by vegasbaby
My prediction (not that it's a stretch) :
Peter : Alive
Nathan : Dead
Still not sure why Nathan had a change of heart ...
Peter : Alive
Nathan : Dead
Still not sure why Nathan had a change of heart ...
05-23-07, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
New though... I think that Claude was there. I think he's the person that drug Sylar down into the sewer.
Originally Posted by Goldberg74
Remeber Molly said that whenever she looked for him he could see her. Maybe that was a reference to Claude invisibility... plus I don't think he ever left NY.
The creators have implied (but never outright said) that Sylar got to Claude -- there have been a number of instances in the last few episodes of the season where the camera turns away from Sylar for a split second, and when it turns back, he's gone.
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05-23-07, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by aynrandgirl
Sure it's possible, but why? Eccleston's character didn't seem obviously suicidal to me, nor did he appear so amoral as to not care who would die in the future if he saved Sylar.
Plus it'd be nice to see some better actors on the show.
05-23-07, 12:38 PM
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here is a message from the Director of heroes Greg Beeman from another website:
So, while you guys may have to wait 3 months or so for the next installment, let me encourage you with the following news: First we here at HEROES are already all back at work. Episode 1 is being written as we speak and we begin shooting episode 1 in about 1 short month. I have heard the writers pitch out the story lines for the next season and lemme tell you they are freakin’ awesome. There are new characters. New powers. Some of the characters you have come to know and love, in fact, DID die last night. And ALL those who survive will be moving on in new and unexpected directions. We are all ABSOLUTELY COMMITTED to not repeating ourselves next season – but in bringing you a freshly conceived show. Also, the reason we are beginning so early is that we are all committed to long runs of the show next year with very few, and very short hiatuses. We don’t want to be off the air with new episodes for 5 or 6 weeks anymore.