NBC's HEROES (Fall 2006) Discussion Thread

[ultimatefan]

What I don´t wanna hear is "this and that character is a rip-off of this and that superhero", that´s not the point, it´s not about creating new comic book superheroes, it´s about showing people with extraordinary abilities in a realistic manner, without costumes, fights on rooftops, etc. It´s basically Unbreakable meets Lost.

 

[AnimeJune]

What I don´t wanna hear is "this and that character is a rip-off of this and that superhero", that´s not the point, it´s not about creating new comic book superheroes, it´s about showing people with extraordinary abilities in a realistic manner, without costumes, fights on rooftops, etc. It´s basically Unbreakable meets Lost.

Could there be a more appealing combination? I don't think so. I just hope it doesn't go all cheesy and depressing and sticks some Buffy-style humour in.

 

[chesslover]

If you don't mind me asking - WHY? Those two shows aren't even remotely related.

related schmelated. We're talking an electric lizard. Oh btw the show premieres 9-25-06

 

[AnimeJune]

related schmelated. We're talking an electric lizard. Oh btw the show premieres 9-25-06

I'll be there. And square.

And possibly even triangular. I am THAT good.

 

[comicfreak]

I love Heroes now and some of you on here do too.. found this new promo on Youtube if you are interested you should watch it... totally awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBwEd_g62Hk

 

[7Hells]

^You have seen it?
Thanks for the link

 

[Lord Blackbolt]

Well....naming the show...Heroes. They better actually become heroes? Or do some saving...


Cause from what I'm seeing in the clips...it just seems to be more about them learning to use their powers and figuring out how they got it.

 

[AnimeJune]

I love Heroes now and some of you on here do too.. found this new promo on Youtube if you are interested you should watch it... totally awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBwEd_g62Hkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBwEd_g62Hkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBwEd_g62Hk

Nice - nothing we haven't seen, but still - impressive. And it was shown in THEATRES, that's excellent!

 

[Sebastos]

I keep seeing promos for show and it looks awesome! I so can't waot for it. I really think it will measure up to the likes of Lost and Prison Break.

 

[ultimatefan]

I keep seeing promos for show and it looks awesome! I so can't waot for it. I really think it will measure up to the likes of Lost and Prison Break.

Hmmm, one of the things I keep seeing in reviews, which I think is a mistake, is constant comparisons with Lost. It should be allowed to be its own show with its own merits.

For instance, some were expecting a big blockbuster-like opening like the plane crash thing in Lost. That made that pilot unbelievably expensive, it was an almost insane bet that luckily paid off. The network producer got even fired for greenlighting it.

 

[SuperHeroHype]

Well....naming the show...Heroes. They better actually become heroes? Or do some saving...


Cause from what I'm seeing in the clips...it just seems to be more about them learning to use their powers and figuring out how they got it.

There's saving even in the pilot.

 

[JackBauer]

Well....naming the show...Heroes. They better actually become heroes? Or do some saving...


Cause from what I'm seeing in the clips...it just seems to be more about them learning to use their powers and figuring out how they got it.

seriously, one of my main peeves with the show is the very title.

the show is CLEARLY not about that, and the producers themselves have said that the show isn't about superheroes, but about "ordinary people who find themselves in an extraordinary situation", or something like that.

it's just plain stupid.

 

[SuperHeroHype]

seriously, one of my main peeves with the show is the very title.

the show is CLEARLY not about that, and the producers themselves have said that the show isn't about superheroes, but about "ordinary people who find themselves in an extraordinary situation", or something like that.

it's just plain stupid.

Look at the logo of the show...

 

[ultimatefan]

seriously, one of my main peeves with the show is the very title.

the show is CLEARLY not about that, and the producers themselves have said that the show isn't about superheroes, but about "ordinary people who find themselves in an extraordinary situation", or something like that.

it's just plain stupid.

There will be clearly heroic aspects to the use of the powers. One of the characters is a cop who can read people´s thoughts, which is tremendous advantage for his job.

 

[JackBauer]

Look at the logo of the show...

what about it?

 

[chesslover]

I keep seeing promos for show and it looks awesome! I so can't waot for it. I really think it will measure up to the likes of Lost and Prison Break.

I hope it surpasses those programs

 

[GhostPoet]

I just did a search for the pilot that is suppose to be on Itunes...it didn't bring up ANYTHING...where is it?

 

[HexualCirce]

You have to get some bullshyte code from some movie theater chains er something which is crap because I just went to see a movie today and I asked for it but the girl in the ticket booth had no clue what I was talking about even though they had posters for Heroes through out the lobby

 

[The Squirrel]

You have to get some bullshyte code from some movie theater chains er something which is crap because I just went to see a movie today and I asked for it but the girl in the ticket booth had no clue what I was talking about even though they had posters for Heroes through out the lobby

Ask to speak to a manager.

 

[rock_on]

I just watched it. You can watch the Pilot here http://livedigital.com/content/849501/u47237

Looking forward to what everyone thinks!