Dragon Blogger Review of Heroes Season 4 Redemption – Episode 3
Posted by: dragonblogger // Category: HeroesWarning, make sure you have watched the show before you read this review. This review includes opinions on what happened in the show and it is considered spoilers if you haven’t seen the episode. If you have watched the show already, or just want to read synopsis, then read away and leave me some feedback.
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This episode was very slow compared to the fast and furious previous seasons but took some time to develop Samuel (Carnival Leader’s) personality and show the complexity behind his character. A man gifted with the ability to control Earth and liquids apparently and we learned that the recent death in the crew was that of his brother who was an Empath like Peter Petrelli. (At least that is what the Carnival Crew call people with the ability to absorb and mimic other powers).
The best part of the episode however was again the showdown between Matt and Sylar where Matt spent the entire time trying to fight from using his powers only to be manipulated by Sylar. This episode confirms and proves that Sylar is not just a figment of Matt’s own mind, but part of Sylar’s psyche is indeed inside of Matt and able to use Matt’s powers and abilities.
Matt is forced to using his powers to save himself from being disgraced and in doing so he abandoned his commitment to try and stay sober. Now the only question remains on whether he will aid Sylar in recovering his body so that he can have his mind to himself again, or if he will continue to try and keep Sylar at bay. (Since Sylar can alter Matt’s perception his whole family is at risk and it is best if he were to completely get away from his family until he gets this resolved).
The Claire and Gretchen friendship became a bit predictable with Gretchen getting more insistent and close to Claire’s secrets until Claire decides to confide in her. This will lead to a huge mistake probably where Gretchen will either be jealous and try to somehow invade Claire’s life even more.
The most interesting scene was that of a new character, a deaf woman who has the ability to see sound as colored light. Though I can’t figure how this places into the story yet, it was a magical moment where she was able to see a Cello player’s instrument and create music by watching the light patterns from the sound it emitted. This was an almost artistic moment and actually had a little bit of a feel like the movie “The Soloist” a little bit. It was a very different type of scene that you normally see in the show, and Peter was taken aback by her and mesmerized watching her play.
The last bit of note was how smooth Samuel was in manipulating Peter to get close, in doing so he was able to shake Peter’s hand and transfer ink that he can control into Peter’s body. With this he formed a spinning compass on Peters forearm presumably to lead him toward the circus.
The last comment I have is I miss seeing Noah in a position of power, a man of his talents is wasted in retirement and without purpose. I hope his character gets back on his feet and finds out that catching people with abilities is what he loves to do best and he should embrace it.
In the meantime, I thought the 3rd Episode was not as strong as the opening two, but had a few interesting scenes, the best of which were Sylar/Matt and Samuel. It was quite predictable that Samuel would destroy his former home after the owners turned him away at the door, though I wish they would have budgeted the special effects to show the house being swalled by a sinkhole.
Heroes fans or haters, what did you think of the Episode?
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September 28th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I doubt Heroes will make it through this season. The premiere could not hold me, and I did not even bother with tonights episode. Too bad, it was a great show at one time.
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October 4th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
To MichaelL
Have you ever thought that perhaps you would enjoy it if you just sat and watched it? Lower your expectations a little bit. What they did with season 1 is almost impossible to recreate. The closest you can get is actually exactly what they’re doing right now with season 4; multiple story threads that interconnect. If you recall, that’s what season 1 was like. If you rewatch the first season, it’s just as slow paced and at times a bit boring, but everyone enjoyed it. Don’t give up on it so easily.
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October 4th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Well said Brody
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October 10th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
Well, i have watched every single episode, every season, and here is what i have to say about this show that i love, it’s better than last season. i was ready to quit watching season three less than half-way in, and hated that they killed Nathan. I don’t know if Heroes will be back for a season 5, i hope it is, but i wish people would give it one more chance. they need to let Sylar be as bad as possible. have him try to take over the world, become like a king or something. the good heroes, claire and peter, hiro could help the world governments try to stop Sylar and the army he would raise to help him rule. now that would be a great show.
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October 10th, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Thanks for the input, I agree Season 4 has some of the same charm as Season 1, slow character builds, more realistic plot lines and more focus on the characters and their development and less “end of the world” type of scenario’s.
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January 26th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
Well I doubt about the heroes making it up in this session. I don’t even bother about tonight episode. To bad it was a great show at one time.
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