TV Hot Spot: Heroes

Heroes Episode 10:
Six Months Ago

Review by: Sal

Hello 'Heroes' fans! Lets start of the review by saying what a fantastic episode that was. I must admit, it didnt keep me on the edge of my seat like the last episode, but it answered alot of questions and shows that some of the characters of Heroes have crossed paths before (Matt & Eden). The ratings for this particular episode is a dominant 15.5 Million Viewers. Down a little from last week, but still named the winner of this weeks Monday night! So shall we begin?

Lets see, the episode starts of with a guy, who we soon find out is Sylar! Now I knew it was him from the very beginning, because of how they basically introduced him. But at the same time, I didnt understand how he became so powerful until I watched this episode. Apparently, since he has a background fixing clocks...that somehow, helps him cut of other heroes brains and steal their powers. Not a very nice vision, but still, believable in this series...The writers made him a typical 'Evil' guy, A guy who just wanted to be special, and will do anything to become that...he just needed a little boost, which he got from Professor Surish...

Second, Eden. We see her, six months ago. As this wasted chick, who is basically mastered her powers, but is not really using them to benefit anyone but herself. I mean if I had her powers I would probably be doing the same, but still. One thing I cant get around, is how this guy, who seems immune to all of the heroes powers has a connection with the 'Evil Dad'. Actually, now that I mention it, I dont think he is evil...is he? Its quite confusing really, at one point you think he wants to save his daughter...which again we see in this episode when he orders Eden to go and erase Claire's name off 'the list'. But then again, how does he know about this other hero, who remains nameless for some reason...All we know is, he is immune to the heroes powers....

Not alot of background towards Claire. In this episode they simply show her getting hurt, but not healing instantly like how she does now. Her powers probably just started to grow and have now become more powerful. The writers also go behind the accident of Nathan's wife, and how she became disabled. Something we didnt know, was that Nathan flew out of the car, but didnt know how to control it so that he could save his wife as well. Maybe the reason he doesnt use his power, is because he feels guilty? Or maybe that it just might cause more harm since what happened to his wife was so tragic?

Nikki...Jessica....Nikki....Jessica....Yah! So we found out something else. Another thing we dont know. At first we thought 'Jessica' was just this other side of Nikki, who comes out when she is pissed. But now we find out that Jessica is Nikki's sister. Who passed away because apparently their (Nikki's & Jessica's) father strangelled her to death. The writers again show us a little background, but one thing I am curious about, was...what did Jessica mean when she said, "Nikki doesnt remember"? Now I am not sure if the writers put this in on purpose to make us think about it, but Im curious to what actually happened...What doesnt Nikki remember?

Finally, last but not least, Hiro. In this episode, I felt most for Hiro. He was so heartbroken that he couldnt save Charlie. And that even though he travelled back and forward in time, he still couldnt save her. But does this mean he gave up on his power? Or will this make him stronger to fight whatever Evil is coming ahead?

Last thoughts about the episode. The promo for episode 11 looks excellent! I cant wait to see what happens to Sylar now that he is caught. AND we have a hint about WHO is going to blow up New York. And yes I said 'Who'. Watch the promo above, believe me it is worth it. So thanks for reading my reviews. I hope that my questions and was all yours will be answered in next weeks Mid-Season Finale episode.

Take care guys!