Heroes: The Kindness of Strangers...
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fajrdrakoSaw and loved Heroes again. Even though it went light on shirtless Peter scenes. Expectations have been raised. Thoughts:
- Nathan looking in the mirror seems very like Niki looking in the mirror. In season 2, we haven't seen the dark side of Nathan... could it be that he has power absorption abilities like Peter, and he absorbed Niki/Jessica's powers when he slept with her? Possibly he could have used those powers to survive the nuclear blast and save Peter.
- I'm not really into the Petrellicest, but I did love the scene where Nathan was looking at the pictures of young Peter. I now find Nathan exceedingly interesting. Yes, I'm becoming a Nathan fan. Loved his scene with his sons at the school.
- Matt's father is a player? My goodness. I wonder when we'll see Sylar's father turn up.
- When Mohinder and Matt fight they seem even more domestic than when they're taking care of Molly. And Mohinder is still incredibly beautiful.
- Does Clarie really think she can lie to Mr. Bennet? And get away with it?
- Does West?
- It's hard to like Monica. Her grandmother - even asleep - is much more interesting. I like Monica's powers, though.
- Loved the scenes with Angela Petrelli, especially when she was with Matt. Loved when she grabbed Nathan's lapels. I'm still suspecting that she killed her husband; and had an affair with Kaito Nakamura.
- I thought at the end of last episode ("Kindred") that Maya and Alejandro would be becoming more interesting with the appearance of Sylar. Not so. The only result is that Maya seems more stupid and Alejandro seems more ineffectual. But Sylar is interesting... and what is he up to?
- Okay, to be honest, I love Maya's voice, especially when she speaks English.
- West may not look much like Tom Welling really, but he has floppy dark hair and large eyes and he wears blue plaid shirts and flies, and sometimes carries a girl while he flies.... They're channelling Smallville. So where's the Michael Rosenbaum clone, hmm? On the other hand, there are half a dozen paternal characters who are rather too much like Lionel Luthor...
- So Matt really thinks he didn't father his wife's baby. This makes me feel all the more certain that he did.
- Claude, Peter needs you. Come back!
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Date: 2007-10-16 03:41 am (UTC)I think she had an affair with Kaito -- but my hunch is that Petrelli Sr. isn't dead.
I hate that Claire and Dad are doing the secrets from each other thing again. I much prefer them reconciled and loving. And if that painting from last week comes true, it might be enough to tip me over into not really watching the show. That's how much I love Mr. Bennet.
I still don't get how Micah is related to these people he's with. We *met* D.L.'s mom, so Nichelle Nichols isn't her....
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Date: 2007-10-16 02:04 pm (UTC)Oooh. Cool idea. Do you have any reasons, or is it a clever guess? Do you think he's behind some of the action now?
I hate that Claire and Dad are doing the secrets from each other thing again.
So do I. I liked it so much when they were on good terms.
I don't think Mr. Bennet will be killed. I really don't. It's like Nathan and Peter being in the middle of a self-generated nuclear explosion and still being alive. All sorts of things can happen. Maybe Hiro has healing powers (not Kensei) and will pop up to revive him. Maybe it will be an illusion cast by Candace or Sylar.
Nichelle Nichols is D.L.'s great-aunt, I think.
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Date: 2007-10-16 03:56 pm (UTC)I have no reason to believe it other than that I do. :D He might behind it all, yeah. He's a Petrelli, ain't he?
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Date: 2007-10-16 03:59 pm (UTC)I wonder if his marriage was arranged for the genetic manipulation of his offspring. If my current theory that Nathan also has power-absorption capabilities is true, then they are both very powerful indeed.
Petrelli Sr. might have been manipulated by Angela and her powers of persuasion becuase she was looking for a certain genetic result.
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Date: 2007-10-16 03:42 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-10-16 01:52 pm (UTC)It's in the rule book. There are several things I'd like to see on Fridays at nine - opposite Torchwood. So it goes. At least it stops me from spending too much time watching TV.
If we ever had time in our busy schedules, I'd be happy to show you episodes of Heroes, but it's an ongoing story and - though there are some brilliant episodes containing complete stories within them - they all have a lot of backstory that you need to know. And more than half the fun is in the characterization, which, on the whole, is very good.
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Date: 2007-10-16 05:03 am (UTC)I know. I mean I'll go with it, as it's what we've been given, but it seems contrived, even for a show with comic book internal logic.
Does Clarie really think she can lie to Mr. Bennet? And get away with it? Does West?
I just don't like the entire dynamic. Either West is a Company plant, or he's a kid who's baggage conflicts with Claire's baggage, or both. Either way, the storyline is an uncoming trainwreck and not in a satisfying way. Plus, I adore Bennet&Claire. They're soulmates. True love doesn't have to be romantic love. I object, on principle, to anything that drives them apart, considering each is realy the only one who understands the other.
As for the painting, if it depicts his literal death and not an illusion, the only way he'll survive is if he absorbs Claire's power somehow. Claire did bring up the possibility of helping people with her blood. Plus, Coleman hinted at something in an interview here:
http://community.livejournal.com/mr_bennet/33693.html
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Date: 2007-10-16 01:48 pm (UTC)Either West is a Company plant, or he's a kid who's baggage conflicts with Claire's baggage, or both.
Yes, and playing on Claire's teen hormones, under the circumstances, isn't fair. I didn't like the way he manipulated her - "I don't want to see you," she says, and he bullies her into an immediate date. I knew guys like that when I was a teen - it's a very recognizable type! I didn't like it then, I don't like it now. I also don't think West is telling Claire the truth as he knows it. Partial truth, possibly.
Plus, I adore Bennet&Claire. They're soulmates.
I agree that they're better together (and more interesting) when they're on good terms than when they're not.
if it depicts his literal death and not an illusion, the only way he'll survive is if he absorbs Claire's power somehow
Hmm. Like all prophecies, there are several fudge factors. It could be Candace dead on the floor, caught at the moment of being shot when she still looks like Bennet. Or simply an illusion cast of his death, though in the past Isaac's powers don't work like that. A double? A deception? We shall see! I like the idea that Bennet might get the use of Claire's powers.
Interesting comment from Coleman - thanks for the link!
Latest Graphic Novel
Date: 2007-10-16 01:40 pm (UTC)http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/novels_display.shtml?novel=55
Re: Latest Graphic Novel
Date: 2007-10-16 02:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2007-10-17 02:44 pm (UTC)Monica isn't interesting yet, but she has potential. Grandma's fun. Naturally. Mika seeming to be able to "read" Monica like he does electronics is interesting.
Sylar's always interesting. Maya and Alejandro are always not. Which is too bad.
West is a Clark Kent-wannabe plant from the Company. Totally. And I want a Lex. Mmmm... after all, Lex is the only thing that makes tolerating Clark worth it.
Matt doesn't need his wife and former baby. He has Mohinder and Molly! lol But you have a very, very good point.
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Date: 2007-10-17 02:49 pm (UTC)Yes, Monica has potential, and I really like her power. And yes, there's something interesting about the Monica-Micah link, though I don't know what it is.
I'm not sure Sylar is always interesting. I don't muchlike him as a character, except in some scenes. But he is a catalyst for interesting events.
Maya and Alejandro are always not. Which is too bad.
Oh my goodness yes. If only they would do something besides run and cry, cry and run. Somebody give them some good dialogue - in any language!
I want a Lex.
Me too. And not just in this show!
Mmmm... after all, Lex is the only thing that makes tolerating Clark worth it.
Yup. Absolutely.
Matt doesn't need his wife and former baby. He has Mohinder and Molly!
I'd say he traded up.
Heroes: New Theory About The Paintings
Date: 2007-10-20 08:20 pm (UTC)Isaac’s Series Of Eight (SOE) is meant to be exactly that, a series of thematically linked paintings. What elements are in the two paintings we’ve seen so far: Kaito, Noah, Claire, and Mystery Guy. Kaito wasn’t just one of the Twelve. He had a fling with Claire’s grandmother, Angela, who acknowledged that “We gave her” to Noah to look after. This is literally, physically true. Angela’s former lover, Kaito, gave Claire to Noah. The first painting depicts Kaito’s death; the man who handed Claire to Noah is dead. Furthermore, Claire’s grandmother, Angela, is also marked and threatened by this same person. As of now (and I hope this changes, because the implications suck), we don’t have any evidence that any other Elder Supers are actually being targeted. Then, the final SOE painting depicts the death of Noah, the man to whom Angela, through Kaito, handed Claire. Kaito is dead. Angela is threatened (presumably with death). Claire is deprived of three links in a chain of protection. She goes from Angela’s arms to Kaito’s to Noah’s to Mystery Guy’s.
Like I said, the implications suck, and I’m really hoping (apart from the prevention of Noah’s death) that something in SOEs 2-7 contradicts my theory.
Re: Heroes: New Theory About The Paintings
Date: 2007-10-21 05:26 pm (UTC)The challenge is in guessing what the theme is, and it looks as if the theme is the deaths of the older heroes, but it would be interesting if it were more than that. What that might be - well, hard to guess, when we've only seen two. You're right that young Clarie is a link. In which case, Claude should be in one of the paintings too - but I don't want Claude to die! Mind you, I didn't want Kaito to die either, and don't want Bennet to die - not that I think he might.
Is Angela victim or plotter or both?
the implications suck
I'm not sure what you mean - why do the implications suck?
More On Belle's Elle
Date: 2007-10-21 04:55 pm (UTC)http://www.tvguide.com/news/kristen-bell-heroes/071021-01
Re: More On Belle's Elle
Date: 2007-10-21 06:01 pm (UTC)I love Kirsten Bell, but she seems quite different here.
Latest Graphic Novel
Date: 2007-10-23 01:57 pm (UTC)http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/novels_display.shtml?novel=56
Re: Implications -- If it's even partially related to someone getting Claire, we risk seeing Sandra and Lyle at risk in the paintings.
Btw, that man Ando went to for the help with the scrolls is the same one from the Kensei on-line "documentary." I love it when they do stuff like that.
Nitpick -- I realize Nichelle Nichols is only there in a supporting capacity, but they need to do something with her.
Re: Latest Graphic Novel
Date: 2007-10-23 03:01 pm (UTC)we risk seeing Sandra and Lyle at risk in the paintings.
I have a suspicion they are collateral damage waiting to happen, and have been fated to be so since the beginning.
that man Ando went to for the help with the scrolls is the same one from the Kensei on-line "documentary."
That's brilliant! I love it!
I realize Nichelle Nichols is only there in a supporting capacity, but they need to do something with her.
She's wonderful in the glimpses we get of her, but we really need more than a glimpse. It doesn't help that so far I find Monica a dead loss. Micah, I still love.
Heroes: Ep. 5
Date: 2007-10-23 03:40 pm (UTC)Re: Heroes: Ep. 5
Date: 2007-10-23 06:06 pm (UTC)