EPISODE
SEASON
Heroes - Season 1
Heroes begins with the origin stories of several lonely, disconnected people who learn they';re destined to become superheroes. At the center of the unfolding tale is Peter Petrelli, a nurse haunted by cryptic dreams who believes he';s meant to do great things with his life. Peter tries to convince his politico brother Nathan, who is running for the U.S. Heroes tells the fascinating story of people discovering remarkable abilities, to transport through time and space, to hear another';s thoughts, to be physically indestructible, to paint the future.
10 June 1975, Seoul, South Korea
25 January 1985, USA
6 February 1950, San Francisco, California, USA
16 May 1974, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
8 August 1968, Pétion-Ville, Haiti
21 August 1989, Palisades, New York, USA
September 25, 2006
How many viewers will have the patience to tune in week after week while the unknowing superheroes scratch their heads and wonder how it is that a hippopotamus could sit on their head and they'd still feel peachy.September 25, 2006
The idea is audacious enough to keep you following the loose threads.September 25, 2006
Heroes is the best pilot of fall 2006.May 21, 2015
Part of the show's success comes with eliminating the use of hokey costumes. ISeptember 25, 2006
There are very few American adults who haven't had the "would you rather fly or be invisible" debate with pals after a few beers, so have a sliver of faith that "Heroes" will prevail.September 25, 2006
You could watch the first few episodes of "Heroes," or you could repeatedly hit yourself on the head with a brick. The effect is surprisingly similar.September 25, 2006
The moody noir tone and offbeat writing are the reasons to tune in.September 25, 2006
The premiere does possess a sweeping feel, some style and considerable intrigue, and it manages to be serious without becoming silly.September 25, 2006
That lack of spandex is what makes ``Heroes" stand out.September 25, 2006
Its main appeal is the curious link among complete strangers.