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Just how did Heroes get to be so good?  We’re just 12 episodes in to the story here in the UK, which I guess puts us about half-way through the first “volume” (rather than sticking with “series” and “episodes” to describe the unfolding story, Heroes refers back to its comic-book heritage with “chapters” and “volumes”.  It’s a nice touch).   However, despite the relative brevity of the series, it would seem that there is already a rich heritage to the show.  Regular (and observant) viewers are rewarded with a deeper experience and those who venture online can find even more cool stuff like an official webcomic from NBC and the Heroes 360 Experience (links are into Wikipedia, for the spoiler-phobes like me).

On screen, we’ve just seen “Godsend” that introduces a certain Chistopher Eccleston into the mix as an invisible man who meets up with Peter Petrelli.  With so many heroes to keep track of, it is a story that keeps you wanting for more.  You get treated to a scene with one character and then it cuts away to another… as a viewer I get torn between wanting to go back and find what happens to the first but intrigued at what is unfolding with the second.  It really is cleverly woven together and when the characters get to meet up in the most unexpected of ways, it is invariably fascinating.  Of course, ask 100 people who their favourite Hero is and 95 times you’ll get the answer “Hiro”.  Played by the delightful Masi Oka, Hiro is one of the most refreshing characters to have graced sci-fi for years but don’t let that distract you from the multitude of other great characters on the programme, with the exception of Isaac Mendez and Niki/Jessica I could watch ‘em all day.

Tags: Christopher-Eccleston, Godsend, Heroes, Hiro, Petrelli, Sci Fi, Webcomic

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