Hiro Protagonist returns?
I've been watching Heroes from TV, and it's very good. I've seen the first three episodes, so let me comment:
Unlike Battlestar Galactica, the writers know how to carry a story. There are multiple characters with powers around the world, and the writers manage to maintain all the separate story lines in a way that doesn't frustrate the viewer. Part of this is that the characters are physically apart, I think. On BSG I was frustrated because characters cohabiting were hardly interacting; they were all maintaining separate story arcs. By contrast, on Heroes the theme is how interconnected everything is. We see one character move from India to New York to follow his dead father, only to end up driving several other characters around in a taxi cab without knowing that they are the ones he is searching for.
A quick note on memorable characters. Clare is a cheerleader from Texan, who goes to a stereotypical Texas school (they keep a black girl around to show up in photographs). I find myself hating her because she abuses the geek who is trying to help her become famous. She also has the most gruesome power; she has cellular regeneration like Wolverine. Apparently this is the most potentially perverted power. A few people at the Sci-Fi screening had the same thought (at the same time; STOP BROADCASTING!) that everytime would be like the first time. Potentially painful, but theoretically very lucrative (that last part was not my contribution). All her scenes are set out to reinforce her powers, so she does things like put her hand down garbage disposals or jump off of buildings.
Hiro. He is probably my favorite character; he is Japanese in his workplace and actions, but he has a sense of individualism that sets up for an interesting clash with his very stereotypically Japanese friend. However that conflict sort of disappears after Hiro uses his powers. Hiro has time/space manipulation. What I love about Hiro, aside from listening to the Japanese (Yo-gur-uto?) is his attitude. He is the RPG/comic book fan who believes all the stuff about a hero's destiny and not using your powers for personal gain. In other words, he's Plastic Man with different powers. I love it. This show is definitely on my list, and it's been renewed for a full season.
Unlike Battlestar Galactica, the writers know how to carry a story. There are multiple characters with powers around the world, and the writers manage to maintain all the separate story lines in a way that doesn't frustrate the viewer. Part of this is that the characters are physically apart, I think. On BSG I was frustrated because characters cohabiting were hardly interacting; they were all maintaining separate story arcs. By contrast, on Heroes the theme is how interconnected everything is. We see one character move from India to New York to follow his dead father, only to end up driving several other characters around in a taxi cab without knowing that they are the ones he is searching for.
A quick note on memorable characters. Clare is a cheerleader from Texan, who goes to a stereotypical Texas school (they keep a black girl around to show up in photographs). I find myself hating her because she abuses the geek who is trying to help her become famous. She also has the most gruesome power; she has cellular regeneration like Wolverine. Apparently this is the most potentially perverted power. A few people at the Sci-Fi screening had the same thought (at the same time; STOP BROADCASTING!) that everytime would be like the first time. Potentially painful, but theoretically very lucrative (that last part was not my contribution). All her scenes are set out to reinforce her powers, so she does things like put her hand down garbage disposals or jump off of buildings.
Hiro. He is probably my favorite character; he is Japanese in his workplace and actions, but he has a sense of individualism that sets up for an interesting clash with his very stereotypically Japanese friend. However that conflict sort of disappears after Hiro uses his powers. Hiro has time/space manipulation. What I love about Hiro, aside from listening to the Japanese (Yo-gur-uto?) is his attitude. He is the RPG/comic book fan who believes all the stuff about a hero's destiny and not using your powers for personal gain. In other words, he's Plastic Man with different powers. I love it. This show is definitely on my list, and it's been renewed for a full season.