Will More Heroes Suffer Mr. Nakamura's Fate?

• Sep 25, 2007 03:19 AM ET
• by Casey Marsella

Episode Recap: "Four Months Later...." (September 24, 2007)


Of all the shows I follow, this was the premiere that had me fidgeting in my cubicle all day. I have never missed an episode. I nearly fell out of my chair when I received an email this past summer, saying that I would be the new Heroes blogger. This blog is important to TV Guide and Heroes fans alike. I myself used to read it every Tuesday morning before and after meeting my co-workers around the Heroes water-cooler. Needless to say, I hope I live up to all of your expectations, because this show just gets better and better!

First off, the symbol. You know what I'm talking about - the RNA strand that pops up everywhere. Tonight, it was painted in red on Mrs. Petrelli and Mr. Nakamura's (may he rest in hero peace) torn photos, drawn by Molly, fashioned around Peter's (he lives!) neck and carved within the handle of the famous Kensei/Hiro sword. So, what exactly does it mean? One known fact: When you receive a photo of yourself with the symbol, you have 24 hours to live. Thanks, Mr. Nakamura - you really knew your stuff.

Is it Sylar? Perhaps the man in Molly's dreams? Or the past heroes who once worked with the Petrellis and Nakamuras? My money is on the past heroes, because Mr. Nakamura knew his killer. "Of all of them. I never expected you," he said. I had chills! For some reason, I immediately thought of Claude, the invisible man.

Meanwhile, the Bennets moved to sunny California. (I assume Miss Panettierre made sure filming was no where near Laguna Beach!) Claire started at a new school and met a very cute boy ( Nick D'Agosto). She also broke a bone and healed, which is always wicked cool to see! Oh, and that cute boy can fly. Do you think Claire will go for a guy with the same power as her dad? Not the printer-cartridge-filler/pinky-breaking dad - the other one, Nathan, with a super-power and new drinking problem.

Even in 1671, Hiro is adorable as ever! He was so disappointed to discover that his idol, Takezo Kensie ( David Anders), is actually a jerk from England. So far, everything Hiro thought about the legendary Kensei has turned out to be a lie. Or has it?

Parkman is getting a divorce, but he gained a daughter. Kind of. Molly's guardians are Suresh and Parkman. Suresh is lecturing on evolution and scheming against the company that Mr. Bennet once worked for. Parkman made detective! HOORAY! (And no, I do not agree with Molly. Parkman has natural talent, right? It can't be considered cheating - if Barry Bonds can have a home run record, then Parkman can have a badge.)

We didn't see Jessica/Niki, DL (by the way, I haven't seen him anywhere) or Micah. But we did meet two new characters on the run: Maya ( Dania Ramirez) and her brother, Alejandro. So far, Maya's power scares the crap out of me. Does it happen when she gets scared and cries? Can she control it? And does her brother make her feel safe enough so that she doesn't need to use it? If so, then I refuse to sit next to her unless he is between us.

This premiere answered a lot of questions and still managed to keep the characters and their stories interesting. I'm more intrigued than ever! It may not have been as exciting as it was to go five years into the future (do you remember how awesome that episode was?), but I have no worries, because Veronica Mars herself has joined the best cast ever! I can't wait to see me some Kristen Bell .

Feel free to let me know what you think! I love checking back and reading any feedback and opinions, but please remember what you learned in grade school: If you can't say anything nice, go read someone else's blog.

And if you are still debating whether to buy the first season of Heroes on DVD, check out the review from my co-worker and fellow blogster, Jack Rodger here.

Our Video Guide is awesome too! You can watch clips from the premiere and get a glimpse of next week's all-new episode.

For even more on Heroes, tune into the TV Guide Network's special Heroes - The Return on October 7 at 8/7c.