Scratch what I previously written about where Sylar and Peter switching roles as antagonist and protagonist. Clearly, Sylar is back and he is still one bad ass except he is injured and hurt. It was obvious when the girl with the illusion powers turned out to be a fat chick; it was already hypothetically guessed from Season 1.
Also returning in this episode was Ali Larter’s character, Nikki/Jessica and her son, Micah. Keeping the tradition from season one, she still ties to “the company” and since there is no more Linderman, they built the story around the “company.”
Here are some recaps from Episode 3:
- Peter hooks up with his new Irish girlfriend; which was obvious, but she is a bit annoying isn’t she. She was obviously seducing him but come on, his storyline could better. Now he doesn’t even want to know who he was in the past given the box they hold.
- The entire Maya and Alejandro storyline bores me. I am sure they play a huge role in season two but come on, after three episodes, they are still on the run and have gotten no where. Mind as well exclude them, we don’t need that much character building. What is Maya’s power? Some uncontrollable plague that kills and her brother’s power is to equalize it? Booooo!
- Claire found a new boyfriend, the stalker boy who was outside her house when she snapped off her toes. His power is to fly but I still think there is something awkward about him. Doesn’t seem right but right now, he plays the part as a lonely guy with super powers who finds Claire who also has a hidden ability.
- HRG and the Haitian reunite. Thats sweet. Now they can get down to business. It seems Mohinder is also in the loop working with them to take down the company that HRG used to work for. It also appears like Parkman is not included but somehow they need him around since they need someone to babysit Molly.
With that, I anticipate tonights episode and hope more will be revealed. I think we need a really good episode in order for the story to pick up. Lets see what happens.
I welcome the return of Heroes with wide open arms as this is definitely one of my favorite shows since it began. And after the second episode, I can only say that this series is just as entertaining as where it left off. The story of the second season starts about 6 months after the first season ends and a lot has changed. Nathan Petrelli is no longer theCongressmen who is looking towards becoming the President of the United States. His younger brother is missing and so is the main villain, Sylar. Claire, the lovable cheer leader and her father, referred to many as HRG (horned rimmed glasses) relocated to Coasta Verde, some city in California. And an introduction to a couple new characters in the story and the continuing developing story about the “Company” and the others that only the old-school Heroes characters know about such as Hiro’s dad, played by George Takei, and Nathan and Peter’s mom.
Here are some of the highlights that happened in the first two episodes:
- Hiro is back in feudal Japan and meets his hero, the legendary Takezo Sensei, who is actually a white person.
- Peter wakes up in an abandoned cargo container not remember who he is but somehow shows off glimpses of his power when under pressure.
- Hiro’s dad and Nathan’s mom both get death threats and this results in Hiro’s dad dying.
- Introduction to a twin brother and sister, the sister who’s ability is to give out a black plague.
- Parkman and Mohinder are the caretakers of Molly, the little girl that can locate al the other Heroes.
- Claire meets this strange boy that is fascinated and stalking her who strangely has the ability to fly.
The preview for the third episode shows Sylar returning and looked like he lost his memory as well. I have not seen anything on Jessica or Micah. Oddly, for the second storyline, I think since Peter lost his memory and is with a bunch of criminals, this might evolve into where Peter plays a villain and Sylar becoming a good hero. Thats a bit of a stretch, but it could happen and we all know this show is capable of throwing something like that at us. It would be cool if that happened and ending where both Sylar and Peter being misled in their roles reverses at the end. Perhaps there is a hidden antagonist in the background that will show up at the very end.
Can’t wait and I am looking forward to the third episode of Heroes next Monday on NBC at 9pm.
