The First Cut Is the Deepest
David Anders by Justin Lubin/NBC
Episode Recap: "The Line"
Heroes
has never made me lose interest, but it did get off to a slow start. I knew tonight would be a good episode. OK, I
hoped tonight would be a great episode. It was the lead-in to November sweeps. However, I didn't want to set my expectations too high. I've noticed a growing trend with network television: they build up the months of November, February and May for Nielsen ratings, and then leave us hanging. Sometimes, the episodes that air during those sweeping months live up to the abundance of promos, previews and annoying scroll lines under everything you watch. Other times, a ferry crashes and we are left with the letters WTF on our minds. That being said, let's recap.
We've all been through high school hell, and I've watched the genius of
Tina Fey's
Mean Girls, but do people like the cheerleading captain
really exist? If so, then she got what she deserved. (When she wrote the number of pounds to lose on the girls' foreheads, I threw my pen at the TV.) But I thought that was a ridiculous prank. Why is West so willing to risk his and Claire's secret? It wasn't even a cool plan! Sure, the cheerleader was drunk, but she's not crazy. I doubt she will let this go, especially considering what she has lost. All Claire had to do was re-create the scene from the pilot episode in gym class. I'm not sure what the move was off of the high rise platform, but that would have impressed everyone and gotten her on the squad.
Does the Haitian do everything Mr. Bennett tells him to do? I know they were partners and friends, but the Haitian had been secretly working for Mrs. Petrelli all of last season. That could also mean he was a puppet for The Company, but his power is by far the best defense. Not only can he select and erase memories (before he could only go from your newest memory backwards); he can also shut down your power completely when you are near him. I never know whose side he is on. I like the Haitian, and I want to know more about him. I apologize in advance, because I didn't get the name of the man Bennet killed. Obviously, he worked for The Company. He called Bennet his protégée. Why were the paintings left in the same place as Peter? More importantly,
how did Peter end up in Ireland while the paintings stayed in the Ukraine? Maybe I missed something
[
Update: The man Bennet shot, Ivan, said that the paintings were left with the Liquid Man. So, I may be wrong that it was Peter, but he was also found tied up in a cargo container!]
I also didn't get a good look at the family photo, but Bennet mentioned a dead daughter. The memory of her was the threat that made the man talk, but is she really dead?
Sylar admitted his plans to kill the twins - or just Alejandro - because Maya is "a shiny new toy and she's all mine." He is
mental. And maybe Maya is too! She committed murder and meant it. It wasn't like the prison scene. Before, she cried, freed her brother, and saved the men with Alejandro, leaving them weak and almost unconscious. I understand that she wants to get to the U.S. (finally!), but she didn't hesitate to kill those men and drive off. I enjoyed Alejandro's threat. If Maya uses the power again, he won't bring Sylar back.
From last week's previews, I thought Kensei was the traitor, but the story was flipped. Kensei and the sword-maker escaped while Hiro teleported himself and Yaeko to a safe place, not knowing Kensei had beaten him there. Hiro had to kiss her! It was the kiss that "fractured time and changed Hiro forever." It also cut Kensei "deeper than any blade possibly could." I asked myself why Hiro didn't just go back and stop himself from kissing her, but I realized Hiro thought he had convinced Kensei it wouldn't happen again, then he was knocked unconscious - oh, and it's
television.
I'm glad Mohinder finally stood up to King Midas and The Company. Although Bob's apology didn't seem sincere, his fear was. The Company is holding a "Fireman." Not the heroic savior Fireman, the arson fire man. His name is Adam Monroe, and he's met Peter. How great was the future scene? For some reason, the background effects have not been done nearly as well as last season's, but it's still awesome. Peter and Caitlyn went to Montreal and found a note from Adam. Then, they teleported to New York City, circa July 14th, 2008. The city had been evacuated.
SPOILER ALERT: 93% of the world's population is dead. I can't wait for November sweeps!
I know this blog/recap was long, so I'll sum up some other quick thoughts:
Best Quote: "Support, advice and now gifts. You're like my own personal Oprah." - Monica
Best Yell-at-the-TV Moment: I yelled at Niki to take off her jacket to see if the tattoo was on her shoulder. She's Mohinder's new partner, but is it really her?
Best Hope-The-Viewers-Won't-Notice Move: It was the Ukraine. It's cold there. Mr. Bennet could have kept his gloves on while he destroyed that man's home instead of leaving finger prints everywhere. (I doubt this will ever come into play, but it still bothered me.)
In Loving Memory Of: Tim Susco, who passed away on August 15, 2007. He was a location manager for
Heroes.
I really enjoyed this episode and it's only going to get better! I'll check back to read your comments and theories. Talk to you all soon! Now, I'm going to go research the history of guns in Japan.
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