Heroes season 1 episode 1 review năm 2024

I review a whole season rather than individual episodes, so there is a chance of spoilers. If you haven’t watched the whole season yet, stop reading now!

I remember when Heroes was must watch TV. Alongside Lost, 24 and Prison Break, Heroes arrived when American network TV was delivering thrilling, imaginative drama that wasn’t consumed in one, binge-watch but week-to-week with effective cliffhangers. Re-watching Heroes brings back some of that initial feeling of excitement but also demonstrates how rose-tinted the glasses you fondly view the series through may actually be.

Ask most people about their memories of Heroes and they will probably repeat the iconic phrase the series made famous; “Save the Cheerleader. Save the World.” Simple, effective and shrouded in enough mystery to keep you hooked. What people will probably forget is that this phrase, which the season builds itself around, with all characters being involved in the message’s significance in some way, only actually covers the first 9 episodes.

What a 9 episodes though. From the first moments when we watch a man seemingly jump from a rooftop – and then fly – the series drip-feeds information and takes it’s time to cleverly introduce and develop it’s core characters. Some are instantly likeable, from cheerleader Claire Bennet, who can’t die no matter how hard she tries, Peter Petrelli, who seems to have many powers but no clue what to do with them and best of all, instant favourite, Hiro Nakamura, whose enthusiasm could be his superpower but can also teleport, stop and travel through time.

Some of the other characters take some time to get behind but with sheer persistent and some decent storytelling, you may find yourself eventually caring about Niki Sander’s blackouts or Mohinder Suresh’s obsession with his Father’s work. This is just a scratch at the service of the many varied, well-written and different characters that are included in the series. Luckily, the series knows which to focus on and which to offer a more drip-feed approach to.

The story the characters inhabit is just as important though and the title of the show is quite misleading. You’d think a series called Heroes would focus more on the superpowered, comic book variety of hero but this isn’t what it is about at all. There are plenty of hints at the comic book themes, from title cards, captions and even the inclusion of a vital comic to the series’ story, but this isn’t about superheroes saving the world.

The show’s strength is in the story of normal people coping with the fact they can do extraordinary things. Claire is just trying to find her place in the world and understand her powers, Peter believes there is more he should be doing and ironically enough, the only character that wants to be a superhero, Hiro, is the one characters struggling to control his ability. Add to these individual stories the over-arching threat of a super-powered serial killer and a shady company kidnapping people with abilities and you have an exciting, interesting and engaging sci-fi drama… for the first 9 episodes.

After the episode entitled “Homecoming” it seems to become clear that the writers weren’t expecting to have to write another 14 episodes, or if they were, they didn’t have the same focused plan that made the show a success. The rest of the season feels like it’s treading water. They know where they want to the season to end but they don’t know how to get there. It means we have characters who go on new paths which lead no where relevant or begin stories which wrap themselves up neatly within one 45 minute episode with no longer lasting impact.

The actors playing the roles do a great job keeping you engaged. Hayden Panettiere is great as “The Cheerleader,” as is her shady Dad, played with menace and charm by Jack Coleman. The saving grace for the remainder of the series is Zachary Quinto’s Sylar. Once the serial killer is finally unmasked and introduced, the series gets the injection it needs and manages to hide the floundering story flaws that emerge in the second half.

Overall, Heroes begins as a thrilling, interesting and imaginative science-fiction drama. It has iconic characters, all discovering imaginative powers and heading towards one key point halfway through the first season. Once that episode has played out, the show does begin to lose it’s way though and the gaps in effective story-telling and clear direction begin to show quite clearly.

Best Episode – “Homecoming” – The whole episode is the culmination of what the season had been heading to and makes “Save the Cheerleader. Save the World” actually come to fruition.

Best performance – Zachary Quinto as Sylar

Should there have been another season? – Definitely. The series has so much promise – if they can keep the storytelling tight and the direction clear.

Is there a season 1 of Heroes?

The first season of Heroes promises a fresh take on the superhero genre, with enough style and foreshadowed intrigue to attract a following. Read critic reviews Watch Heroes: Season 1 with a subscription on Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, or buy it on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV. 1. Genesis

What happens in classroom for Heroes episode 1?

Episode 1 of Classroom for Heroes begins with a breathtaking battle between The Hero and the Demon King. The two engage in a fierce battle exceeding the speed of sound. The battle rips powerful shockwaves and the two are equally matched. The clashes only drain the strength out of them and they are left standing in front of each other panting.

Is 'Heroes' a TV movie?

As such, Heroes is a powerful meditation on the world we live in, a reflection disguised as a TV superhero epic. What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Chapter One 'Genesis' (2006) in Canada? Chapter One 'Genesis': Directed by David Semel. With Santiago Cabrera, Tawny Cypress, Noah Gray-Cabey, Ali Larter.

What happened to Heroes Volume 1?

Heroes promised so much in volume one, but didn't deliver any of it. Heroes had fallen so far that the turn around in quality doesn't even matter now. Most people who watched the show are now biased against it, and the ratings are so low that the show's future is in doubt.

How good was Heroes Season 1?

Critical reception. During the series' first season, the American Film Institute named Heroes one of the ten "best television programs of the year." Doug Elfman of the Chicago Sun-Times stated, "the show's super strengths are its well-developed filmmaking, smooth pacing and a perfect cast.

Is Heroes season 1 worth watching reddit?

The first season got a lot of buzz and had a mostly positive reception, but general interest in the show dwindled quite fast after that. It seems like the consensus is that the first season was very strong and the rest of the show, not so much (I've read particularly negative opinions about season 2 specifically).

Why did they cancel Heroes?

Faced with committing a sizable budget to a series whose ratings had fallen in successive seasons, NBC made the decision to cancel the series after the end of Season 4.

Why was Heroes Season 2 so short?

Heroes Suffered a Downward Spiral After Season 1 Only one year after Heroes' breakout premiere season, the series hit a wall with the WGA writers' strike beginning in November 2007. This cut the show's second season to 11 episodes, as opposed to the originally planned 24.