Heroes 2x01: Four Months Later
Sep. 26th, 2007 07:06 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
andrasteHooray, my show is back! I had not realised just how much I'd missed all these special people until I had them back. Rambly, rambly thoughts below.
I had also somehow managed to forget just exactly how adorable Hiro Nakamura is. I've been looking forward to his trip to the past ever since I saw the end of last season, and I was not disappointed.
Those who'd heard casting spoilers knew that he was going to be, er, surprised by the reality of his hero Kensei. I was slightly dismayed when I heard that David Anders was going to be on Heroes. This has nothing to do with the actor himself, who is a perfectly decent performer. No, it was the inevitable influx of Sark fangirls I feared. I have to admit that his performance as 'Kensei' has won me over, though, by being so funny. I thought he and Masi bounced of each other really well.
I'd raised an eyebrow at the producers' decision to reveal the great Japanese hero Kensei as a white bloke, but having seen him in action, my concerns have been somewhat allayed. Especially since I suspect that Hiro may end up being the heroic Kensei that history records - he knows the script, and it would be plausible for him to decide that the 'real' Kensei isn't up to the job. Also, Yaeko is meant to be Kensei's princess, and we all saw the look Hiro gave her when she took that sword and marched off to save her father. I like Yaeko already - Hiro has the best love interests.
Speaking of which, back in the present Ando has been waiting patiently for him with Nakamura Kaito. The change in their relationship in those four months has been considerable, with Ando acting as friend, sidekick and devil's advocate for Kaito much as he did for Hiro before. Kaito's conversation with Angela Petrelli was intriguing, and I'll be distraught if he's actually dead. (Which I have my doubts about - sure it looks like his brains are all over the concrete, but we still don't know what his powers are ...)
Angela and Nathan, meanwhile, are blaming each other for Peter's disappearance. I'm glad that there's an in-story explanation for The Beard, and look forward to future episodes when Nathan will presumably get over his drunken emo enough to shave the horrible thing off. Of course, it might take a while for Peter to get back to his family if he doesn't remember who he is! And if I found a half-naked Peter Petrelli handcuffed inside a box, I would not be whining that he wasn't a crate of ipods. I'm just sayin'.
In Los Angeles, Claire is trying to move on with her life. Her loving father tells her to blend in, but it's obvious that a girl like her could never fade into the background. And I liked that it wasn't her powers that made her stand out at school on her first day - it was her intelligence and her willingness to stand up for the underdog. Go Claire! And as for Noah, he can't even take his own advice. I think my favourite part of the whole awesome episode was when he snapped and put his manager in his place once and for all. Or maybe it was 'I made a calendar.' Heh. Oh, HRG, never change.
I was squeeing with joy during the mobile call, too. Because HRG + Mohinder + Matt = OT3 of company destorying awesome. I'm sure Matt will manage to squeeze it in somewhere between being a detective and looking after Molly. "I miss Mohinder. He cooked." Awwwwwwww.
I'm wondering if Matt's divorce is the writers' way of removing a character who really didn't work for the show last season, although I would like more information about that, because last we checked his wife was pregnant. I can see why he'd leave his wife, but running off to New York and leaving his unborn child behind seems out of character to me. Maybe he found out the baby wasn't his? I'll wait for more information.
Speaking of elements of the show that didn't work so well last season, no sign of Niki here. Maybe it was just the number of plot lines struggling for attention in the first episode, but I don't think it's an accident that she was given lower priority than the other regulars. Personally, I don't want them dropping her story - I liked the way her arc ended in How To Stop An Exploding Man even though I thought it dragged horribly in the middle.
Instead of Niki, we get to meet new girl Maya. I haven't really formed an opinion on her as a character yet, but her story and powers seem interesting so far. Having the ability to accidentally kill trucks full of people sucks if you're not the kind of person who wants to kill lots of people. Also, yay for more women of colour in the show!
Is it can it be Heroes time now?
I had also somehow managed to forget just exactly how adorable Hiro Nakamura is. I've been looking forward to his trip to the past ever since I saw the end of last season, and I was not disappointed.
Those who'd heard casting spoilers knew that he was going to be, er, surprised by the reality of his hero Kensei. I was slightly dismayed when I heard that David Anders was going to be on Heroes. This has nothing to do with the actor himself, who is a perfectly decent performer. No, it was the inevitable influx of Sark fangirls I feared. I have to admit that his performance as 'Kensei' has won me over, though, by being so funny. I thought he and Masi bounced of each other really well.
I'd raised an eyebrow at the producers' decision to reveal the great Japanese hero Kensei as a white bloke, but having seen him in action, my concerns have been somewhat allayed. Especially since I suspect that Hiro may end up being the heroic Kensei that history records - he knows the script, and it would be plausible for him to decide that the 'real' Kensei isn't up to the job. Also, Yaeko is meant to be Kensei's princess, and we all saw the look Hiro gave her when she took that sword and marched off to save her father. I like Yaeko already - Hiro has the best love interests.
Speaking of which, back in the present Ando has been waiting patiently for him with Nakamura Kaito. The change in their relationship in those four months has been considerable, with Ando acting as friend, sidekick and devil's advocate for Kaito much as he did for Hiro before. Kaito's conversation with Angela Petrelli was intriguing, and I'll be distraught if he's actually dead. (Which I have my doubts about - sure it looks like his brains are all over the concrete, but we still don't know what his powers are ...)
Angela and Nathan, meanwhile, are blaming each other for Peter's disappearance. I'm glad that there's an in-story explanation for The Beard, and look forward to future episodes when Nathan will presumably get over his drunken emo enough to shave the horrible thing off. Of course, it might take a while for Peter to get back to his family if he doesn't remember who he is! And if I found a half-naked Peter Petrelli handcuffed inside a box, I would not be whining that he wasn't a crate of ipods. I'm just sayin'.
In Los Angeles, Claire is trying to move on with her life. Her loving father tells her to blend in, but it's obvious that a girl like her could never fade into the background. And I liked that it wasn't her powers that made her stand out at school on her first day - it was her intelligence and her willingness to stand up for the underdog. Go Claire! And as for Noah, he can't even take his own advice. I think my favourite part of the whole awesome episode was when he snapped and put his manager in his place once and for all. Or maybe it was 'I made a calendar.' Heh. Oh, HRG, never change.
I was squeeing with joy during the mobile call, too. Because HRG + Mohinder + Matt = OT3 of company destorying awesome. I'm sure Matt will manage to squeeze it in somewhere between being a detective and looking after Molly. "I miss Mohinder. He cooked." Awwwwwwww.
I'm wondering if Matt's divorce is the writers' way of removing a character who really didn't work for the show last season, although I would like more information about that, because last we checked his wife was pregnant. I can see why he'd leave his wife, but running off to New York and leaving his unborn child behind seems out of character to me. Maybe he found out the baby wasn't his? I'll wait for more information.
Speaking of elements of the show that didn't work so well last season, no sign of Niki here. Maybe it was just the number of plot lines struggling for attention in the first episode, but I don't think it's an accident that she was given lower priority than the other regulars. Personally, I don't want them dropping her story - I liked the way her arc ended in How To Stop An Exploding Man even though I thought it dragged horribly in the middle.
Instead of Niki, we get to meet new girl Maya. I haven't really formed an opinion on her as a character yet, but her story and powers seem interesting so far. Having the ability to accidentally kill trucks full of people sucks if you're not the kind of person who wants to kill lots of people. Also, yay for more women of colour in the show!
Is it can it be Heroes time now?
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Date: 2007-09-26 09:44 am (UTC)That would be my guess (see own review).
The Beard: considering Adrian Pasdar was sighted in interviews shaven as of shooting of episode 5, that would be the latest point for the removal of same.*g* My guess is it will serve the same function as Bill Adama's moustache and John Crichton's beard did. Ah, tv rules.
Are you reading Greg Beeman's blog? (He's the director of this and many another Heroes episode.) Since he pointed out himself that "what happened to Janice and the baby?" and "What is it that Nathan sees in the mirror?" are open questions, I guess we'll get more on that. Mind you, he also says "who killed Kaito Nakamura?", so I'm afraid the fate of Kaito sounds pretty definite. If my guess as to who is correct, Hiro will be beside himself once he gets back from the past.
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Date: 2007-09-26 09:58 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-09-26 10:41 am (UTC)I'd raised an eyebrow at the producers' decision to reveal the great Japanese hero Kensei as a white bloke, but having seen him in action, my concerns have been somewhat allayed. Especially since I suspect that Hiro may end up being the heroic Kensei that history records - he knows the script, and it would be plausible for him to decide that the 'real' Kensei isn't up to the job. Also, Yaeko is meant to be Kensei's princess, and we all saw the look Hiro gave her when she took that sword and marched off to save her father. I like Yaeko already - Hiro has the best love interests.
Seriously!
Of course, it might take a while for Peter to get back to his family if he doesn't remember who he is! And if I found a half-naked Peter Petrelli handcuffed inside a box, I would not be whining that he wasn't a crate of ipods. I'm just sayin'.
*giggle* The Irish(?!) thugs didn't look like fangirls, though.
In Los Angeles, Claire is trying to move on with her life. Her loving father tells her to blend in, but it's obvious that a girl like her could never fade into the background.
Word. Oh, word.
"I miss Mohinder. He cooked." Awwwwwwww.
I KNOW!
I'm wondering if Matt's divorce is the writers' way of removing a character who really didn't work for the show last season, although I would like more information about that, because last we checked his wife was pregnant. I can see why he'd leave his wife, but running off to New York and leaving his unborn child behind seems out of character to me. Maybe he found out the baby wasn't his? I'll wait for more information.
Not sure we'll get any; the show seems plenty occupied with moving forward, not with looking back. But you're right, OOC.
Speaking of elements of the show that didn't work so well last season, no sign of Niki here. Maybe it was just the number of plot lines struggling for attention in the first episode, but I don't think it's an accident that she was given lower priority than the other regulars. Personally, I don't want them dropping her story - I liked the way her arc ended in How To Stop An Exploding Man even though I thought it dragged horribly in the middle.
A resounding yes. I'm so glad someone besides me hasn't forgotten her and is a little displeased.
I haven't really formed an opinion on her as a character yet, but her story and powers seem interesting so far. Having the ability to accidentally kill trucks full of people sucks if you're not the kind of person who wants to kill lots of people. Also, yay for more women of colour in the show!
Exactly! And again, read my comment. I do hope she gets a hang of it, like, YESTERDAY and can start taking an active role.
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Date: 2007-09-26 01:27 pm (UTC)Well, it is possible she left him. After the freaky display of
infringing on my thoughtsromancetelepathy, I don't know that *I* would stick around.Or it's possible she's in hiding somewhere and the divorce is a front, in case the kid is also special.
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Date: 2007-09-26 02:29 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-09-29 12:21 pm (UTC)Yeah, that would make sense. For all we know at the moment, he got HRG's help in hiding them away somewhere and the 'divorce' is a cover story.
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Date: 2007-09-26 03:37 pm (UTC)Somewhere out there, there is a very disgruntled fangirl who is freaking out because she got a shipment of iPod Nanos instead of the iPeter she ordered. XD
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Date: 2007-09-29 12:18 pm (UTC)Man, that would be so annoying. Imagine the other order mix-ups that could occur. What if you ordered an iPeter and got an iSylar? I mean, they're both brunette and copy powers, and you know what warehouses are like ...
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Date: 2007-09-27 03:33 am (UTC)My feelings exactly. My personal take on it is: he "left" her and the baby because he doesn't want the company tracking the kid. ...but that's just a theory based only on spoilers. We'll see what I have to say after the encore on saterday, when I won't be working. *snarks*
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Date: 2007-09-29 11:54 am (UTC)Yeah, that would make a lot of sense. We'll wait and see what happens next week!