Preview: Heroes Returns with a "Super" Hour

So much happens.

So. Much. Happens.

And I can breathe barely a word about it to you, out of deference to the impassioned plea contained within the memo accompanying ".07%," the first new episode of NBC's Heroes in seven weeks, hitting your screens April 23.

So why am I here blogging about it? Because it's just so, so good, and it has been so, so long since we left Sylar in that room with Mohinder and Peter, and saw Hiro and Ando teleport to a decimated Big Apple. Amidst scads of reruns and a rash of reality-TV programming, it heralds a most welcome return.

Here's what I want to share with you/what I believe I am safe to say:

• The dense first 15 minutes are simply thrilling, capped by a Sylar-Peter showdown that I can only liken to the song "Dueling Banjos." You'll wish it lasted longer, but... it doesn’t.

• A new painting is unveiled, this time shedding light on Nathan's fate.

• There's a funny wink to the practice of spoiling TV shows such as Heroes. They all but mention Ausiello by name. (Mike will like that I said that. Hi, Mike!)

• A certain sect of "sick" 'shippers get themselves a sweet moment.

• Lotsa Matt Parkman!

• Ali Larter? Never looked hotter.

• Mama Petrelli does not deserve a visit from the FTD man on May 13.

• Hiro and Ando surface late in the game — or very, very late, depending on how you look at it — but when they do... well, just as you may find yourself wondering, "Oh yeah, whatever happened to...?" you get your answer. And... we fade to black.

I'm going to stop there and encourage you to look forward to experiencing the long-awaited episode in all its glory yourselves. I can't fathom how the entire third story arc of this season can keep up the pace, but if it can, yowza. Recent snow flurries be damned, it's going to be one hot May.

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Matt Webb Mitovich

Apr 10, 2007 12:18 PM

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WOW! I can hardly wait. With Friday Night Lights ending tomorrow (hopefully just for the season) I will be needing a fix from my Heroes!! Now I will really be anxious.
Posted by Ranger99 Apr 10, 2007 2:20 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the little sneak peek, matt! It sounds awesome! I've really missed heroes!
Posted by Leah Apr 10, 2007 2:40 PM Report Abuse

Yeah, thanks for the preview! April 23rd can't come sooner!
Posted by ValkyrieX Apr 10, 2007 2:56 PM Report Abuse

Does the "'sick' 'shippers" refer to the sexual tension between the Petrelli brothers? That's the main reason my friend watches the show. I'm not sure what that says about her.
Posted by mooshki Apr 10, 2007 2:57 PM Report Abuse

Does the "'sick' 'shippers" refer to the sexual tension between the Petrelli brothers? I think he's talking about the people who wanted peter and claire to get together.
Posted by Leah Apr 10, 2007 3:01 PM Report Abuse

Matt, you tease! Thanks for the preview. The "sick shippers" must be the Peter/Claire shippers who wanted those two to get together before they knew those two were related.
Posted by Rod Apr 10, 2007 3:25 PM Report Abuse

So exciting! Only two more weeks to wait....
Posted by PixieSpy Apr 10, 2007 3:59 PM Report Abuse

This sounds awesome and it being my birthday on the 23rd, it is a nice present to have a new episode of Heroes!
Posted by gumpykisy Apr 10, 2007 5:19 PM Report Abuse

We've made it this far. 2 more weeks shouldn't be a problem. Right?! Thank you for the highlights. Everytime I see a promo on NBC I get more excited for it to come back on the air.
Posted by Lynn Apr 10, 2007 8:51 PM Report Abuse

You want massive Heroes spoilers and information? Go to the Heroes page and read the six-part series of Graphic Novels. Or, if you are lazy, just read the last one: http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/novels/novels_display.shtml?novel=28 The last frame is a huge beyond huge spoiler (and also confirms what Ausiello hinted at earlier).
Posted by Zinger314 Apr 11, 2007 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Thanks, Matt! I'm getting so excited about Heroes now! I've been in a bit of a hiatus slump since the vast majority of my shows (with the exception of Lost and House) are still away, but this perked me right up. Monday nights have been so dull since Heroes has been on hiatus.
Posted by Robinpoppins Apr 11, 2007 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Gee Matt - too bad you didn't like it! Now I'm all excited for April 23 - as if I wasn't all ready. Damn you Mitovich!
Posted by CinderAngelkc Apr 11, 2007 1:26 AM Report Abuse

Thank you for the great preview, Matt. My DVR is all set to go. Since you seem to be in the know, have you heard if and when Claude the Invisible Man (Christopher Eccleston) is going to make an appearance?
Posted by BlueeyedSara Apr 11, 2007 9:05 AM Report Abuse

I can't wait!! Its going to be amazing!
Posted by Lester/DryedMangoez Apr 11, 2007 1:22 PM Report Abuse

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