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Heroes
The show isn’t being shown yet. In the US, it’s slated to premiere on September 25, 2006 on NBC. However, if you know where to look, the pilot episode has been leaked already and is making the rounds on the Interwub.
You can either watch the pilot illegally, or you can watch it on NBC’s website. Either way, it’s not a bad idea to watch it.
I got myself a copy a few weeks ago and I’m intrigued.
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The premise is that a group of seemingly unconnected people suddenly realize they have these extraordinary powers. Apparently the show will chronicle the lives of these people as they learn to deal with their powers, and its effect on the people around them.
Additional story arcs include:
- a global conspiracy to hunt down these Heroes and maybe destroy them.
- that the powers weren’t accidental. Some scenes imply that the powers were inherited from previous generations
- these Heroes will play a significant part in the end of the world.
An internet stripper learns that she has a very powerful alter-go. A Japanese office worker can bend space and time. A high school cheerleader is indestructible. And a male nurse can apparently fly.
Sounds a bit like X-Men, but it focuses more on the human aspect, which is exactly what I found lacking in the movies.
Can’t really tell much from the one episode that I saw, but I will definitely keep tabs on this show because it has a shitload of potential.
I’ll keep you posted once I’ve seen the second episode which is slated to air on October 2.
Howdy.
I’ve heard that there was an Internet Pilot that was different from the one shown on NBC. Have you heard of this? Know where I can find a copy?
Thanks,
John
Actually you’re right. According to this link, one of the most noticable differences is Isaac cuts off his hand in the internet version.