Alejandro stupidly tries the "break the window with your hand wrapped in a shirt" tactic without looking around first, and a badgeless cop is standing five feet away. Ensue running and jumping over fences (ooh, barbed wire this time) but Alejandro pretends to run really slow and allows the cop to catch him. That's how it looks, anyway.
Las Vegas
Niki and Micah are in a convertible, and Niki reassures him it's time for a fresh start. Without Dad? asks Micah. Niki assures him he can see DL whenever he wants -- and it's obvious they're in a cemetery. You think DL is really dead? He can definitely phase through a coffin if he wants to. Why couldn't you kill off Niki, Tim Kring? Why? Niki places flowers over DL's headstone. Hey Haitian, mindsweep me, so I can forget she is still on this show.
Should've gone for the cremation option.
Maui, sorta
A bikini-clad redhead answers her phone as Sylar wakes up on what appears to be a secluded beach in Maui, which is clearly not Maui. She introduces herself as Michelle, and explains that she used to be known as Candice -- she dragged Sylar out of Kirby Plaza after he was stabbed in the chest with a Samurai sword and is now offering him a daiquiri. She's even hidden his stitches. He asks her to show him what's really going on, and of course Sylar freaks out because it looks like an alien has burst out of his chest cavity. He predictably loses it and starts screaming from the pain. They're in a grey little cell somewhere, and it is a lot more depressing than the beaches of Maui.
...and that's why you shouldn't overturn Roe v. Wade
Some time later, in Paradise Lost, Sylar sits at a table trying to channel his powers of telekinesis. Candice brings him some breakfast, but he's so distraught that he can't make the mug move. "Thanks for making breakfast, Michelle, you're a real sport," snits Michelle Formerly Known as Candice. "Why can't I do this?" snaps Sylar. "Um, they must've disappeared, with your injuries? Remember those?" she replies.
"You said you were taking care of me," he says. "Uh, I'm sorry, are you breathing? No collapsed lung, no infection from the wound?" she retorts. Touche. Sylar is a little whinypants, definitely less well-behaved and compliant than Micah was. Candice/Michelle tries to reassure Sylar that he'll be able to reaquire his powers, but he persists in freaking out. Stop fighting, Mommy and Daddy!
Sylar thinks Candice/Michelle is useless, but she tells him she can make rehabilitation easy -- and fun, as she appeals to his penis with a little fantasy action. For the Asian fetishist, a perfect, docile little geisha girl. For the frat boy at heart, blonde twins clad in yellow short-shorts. Or "something more familiar," as Candice/Michelle morphs into a clone of Sylar. Creepy.
Pick the bimbo twins.
"I underestimated you," says Sylar, quickly picking up on how useful it would be to posess her power (and foreshadowing last season's future episode where Sylar pretended to be Nathan Petrelli). He pretends to be attracted to her, caressing her face and kissing her as he grabs the smiley face mug from the table. He promptly smashes it into the back of her head. So much for having a good day. The music crescendos into the familiar ticktock, ticktock, ticktock we've come to associate with Sylar and his former life of watch repair.
Once Candice is unconscious/dead, the illusion ends and Sylar sees that Candice/Michelle has been eating too many twinkies. He doesn't seem to have cut off the top of her head, though, so maybe he forgot that's part of his MO? He concentrates on a location to create the corresponding illusion but he's still stuck in the concrete shed. Nothing. "JAPAN!" he screams, ripping his chest sutures open. It's not working. None of his powers are working. He busts outside the hut to find himself in the middle of a gigantic rainforest. Well, it won't be so lush after those slash and burn farmers are done.
Is that a mullet? That's your first problem, Sylar.
Casa de Bennet
Claire's looking at the pictures in Activating Evolution, when Bennet announces that Mama Bennet made waffles for breakfast. They're probably not as good as Roscoe's chicken and waffles. Mmmm. Bennet apologizes for having her keep secrets and tells her she can ask him anything in the privacy of their own home. Lies!
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Comments (23)
I might actually hate emotard more than I hate nikki
1 of 23 | Posted by kevintheomanharris | Posted on October 11, 2007 6:30 AM
T.Vo!!! Great recap! Can i just say the D*ick in a box references are hilarious! And why why oh gods of tv is niki back? she is so purposeless.....
Great caption-
"Have you ever pooped a balloon?"
We should have a poll for who hates who more, Niki or Emotard:)
2 of 23 | Posted by lloyd dobbler | Posted on October 11, 2007 7:11 AM
No offense,but that was 98% recap and 2% commentary. I'm not sure about everyone else but I read these things for opinion and perspective, not so I can skip watching the show. Maybe it's the shows fault, but that was a long 8 pages and it wasn't a fun read at all.
Also, may I make a suggestion? Heroes is cut in a dizzying manner with too many stories. Would it be easier to write (and read) if you recap each story separately rather than following the shows chronology?
3 of 23 | Posted by mini.boss | Posted on October 11, 2007 7:21 AM
Loved the recap! You picked up on a lot of things that I missed or hadn't thought of, and any recap with a Logan/Veronica reference (especially an incredibly relevant one) makes me happy. :)
4 of 23 | Posted by kapowski | Posted on October 11, 2007 7:46 AM
I agree with mini.boss. Less recap and more commentary, please.
On another note: I was thinking that Candice/Michelle isn't really dead. Maybe she is just showing Sylar the reality that he wants to see at that moment. And for that matter, perhaps his powers work, she's just wasn't letting his see the mug move...
5 of 23 | Posted by queenlala182 | Posted on October 11, 2007 8:11 AM
I agree with mini.boss. Less recap and more commentary, please.
On another note: I was thinking that Candice/Michelle isn't really dead. Maybe she is just showing Sylar the reality that he wants to see at that moment. And for that matter, perhaps his powers work, she's just wasn't letting his see the mug move...
6 of 23 | Posted by queenlala182 | Posted on October 11, 2007 8:13 AM
Hey all, thanks for the constructive criticism, I never know if those reading actually missed the show or don't watch it, so I will cut down on the slow-as-molasses plot line/dialogue in favor of the more fun stuff. I actually do condense a lot of the storylines to make it easier, but didn't know how much I was supposed to tinker with the show's chronology. I'm no Hiro. :)
Let's start with a survey, as lloyd dobbler suggested: Who do you hate more, Niki or Emotard? Or is there someone who surpasses them?
7 of 23 | Posted by T.Vo | Posted on October 11, 2007 8:55 AM
No doubt... Emotard gets my vote for most hated with all his creepy stalking, recycled power and the fact that his "aliens v. robots" speech still makes me grit my teeth.
8 of 23 | Posted by roadtripper8 | Posted on October 11, 2007 9:50 AM
No doubt... Emotard gets my vote for most hated with all his creepy stalking, recycled power and the fact that his "aliens v. robots" speech still makes me grit my teeth.
9 of 23 | Posted by roadtripper8 | Posted on October 11, 2007 9:58 AM
Emotard gets my vote too. Why if he's "special" too did he make such a stink at school and in class to embarrass Claire and make her admit she was different? Especially since he's already been kidnapped by HRG you'd think that he'd want to be a little bit more low pro.
10 of 23 | Posted by LNNC92 | Posted on October 11, 2007 10:11 AM
First off, "fire at Emo". (Call me sexist, but I'd much rather skinny dip with Niki.)
Like your recap; you catch things I miss (like that it was Claire's car), but, yeah, your own take is more important.
Great screen shots and comments.
Don't like the twins characters much so far.
Find it impossible not to like Hiro.
11 of 23 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on October 11, 2007 10:29 AM
I agree that Candace might be faking it for Sylar. But I have the problems that if she is faking then what would the purpose of revealing her being really fat to him (none) or if she really is dead what kind of tard would put her by herself with a total psycho and not know what was going to happen? Also, if you can make yourself appear however you want would you really be an average attractive redhead? No you'd be Cindy Crawford beautiful or something. The first one was really pretty so I guess this one was a throwaway actress, (hence she's probably really dead) why pay a pretty one?
I didn't catch that being Claire's car either. Thanks!
Maybe this "disease" is a variation on the twins' power. It came from Mohinder's sister and if she was still alive he could wonder-twin with her and it wouldn't have spread. ?
I really don't hate either one. (Nikki or Emotard) Hate that the writing has gotten lamer this season. (Peter not using his powers to get the box AND THEN not opening it when he gets it. LAME) It's only ep. 3 so there's hope that it's just started slow. Still LOVE IT. More greased up Peter makes a better show!!!!!
12 of 23 | Posted by celmo | Posted on October 11, 2007 12:58 PM
I agree that Candace might be faking it for Sylar. But I have the problems that if she is faking then what would the purpose of revealing her being really fat to him (none) or if she really is dead what kind of tard would put her by herself with a total psycho and not know what was going to happen? Also, if you can make yourself appear however you want would you really be an average attractive redhead? No you'd be Cindy Crawford beautiful or something. The first one was really pretty so I guess this one was a throwaway actress, (hence she's probably really dead) why pay a pretty one?
I didn't catch that being Claire's car either. Thanks!
Maybe this "disease" is a variation on the twins' power. It came from Mohinder's sister and if she was still alive he could wonder-twin with her and it wouldn't have spread. ?
I really don't hate either one. (Nikki or Emotard) Hate that the writing has gotten lamer this season. (Peter not using his powers to get the box AND THEN not opening it when he gets it. LAME) It's only ep. 3 so there's hope that it's just started slow. Still LOVE IT. More greased up Peter makes a better show!!!!!
13 of 23 | Posted by celmo | Posted on October 11, 2007 1:01 PM
DL isn't dead. He was a wanted criminal remember. Faking his death is just an easy way to get the bounty off his head. And my guess, Nikki (and DL) are working with the Prof and HRG to take down he company. Then again, that would make her character useful in the plot and therefore impossible.
Heroes early season awards:
Plot no one cares about - Run for the Border (viva Taco Bell)
So hot but so dumb - Claire
Most ridiculous beard - Nathan
Biggest "oh come on" moment - In the hundreds of years of it's existence, no one but Ando ever thought turn the bottom of the sword where "Open" was written (Is there an Ando in the house? No, better not open it then.)
14 of 23 | Posted by MODULUS | Posted on October 11, 2007 1:03 PM
I agree that Candace might be faking it for Sylar. But I have the problems that if she is faking (loss of his powers and her death) then what would the purpose of revealing her being really fat to him (none) or if she really is dead what kind of tard would put her by herself with a total psycho and not know what was going to happen? Don't think she's that stupid not to know what would happen as well. Also, if you can make yourself appear however you want would you really be an "average" looking redhead? No, you'd be Cindy Crawford beautiful. The first one was really pretty so I guess this one was a throwaway actress (hence she's probably really dead), why pay a pretty one?
I didn't catch that being Claire's car either. Thanks!
Maybe this "disease" is a variation on the twins' power. It came from Mohinder's sister and if she was still alive he could wonder-twin with her and it wouldn't have spread. ?
I really don't hate either one. (Nikki or Emotard) Hate that the writing has gotten lamer this season. (Peter not using his powers to get the box AND THEN not opening it when he gets it. LAME) It's only ep. 3 so there's hope that it's just started slow. Still LOVE IT. More greased up Peter makes a better show!!!!!
15 of 23 | Posted by celmo | Posted on October 11, 2007 1:09 PM
I agree that Candace might be faking it for Sylar. But I have the problems that if she is faking (loss of his powers and her death) then what would the purpose of revealing her being really fat to him (none) or if she really is dead what kind of tard would put her by herself with a total psycho and not know what was going to happen? Don't think she's that stupid not to know what would happen as well. Also, if you can make yourself appear however you want would you really be an "average" looking redhead? No, you'd be Cindy Crawford beautiful. The first one was really pretty so I guess this one was a throwaway actress (hence she's probably really dead), why pay a pretty one?
I didn't catch that being Claire's car either. Thanks!
Maybe this "disease" is a variation on the twins' power. It came from Mohinder's sister and if she was still alive he could wonder-twin with her and it wouldn't have spread. ?
I really don't hate either one. (Nikki or Emotard) Hate that the writing has gotten lamer this season. (Peter not using his powers to get the box AND THEN not opening it when he gets it. LAME) It's only ep. 3 so there's hope that it's just started slow. Still LOVE IT. More greased up Peter makes a better show!!!!!
16 of 23 | Posted by celmo | Posted on October 11, 2007 1:12 PM
sorry for the multiple posts! Kept getting an error message.
17 of 23 | Posted by celmo | Posted on October 11, 2007 1:15 PM
Because the two timelines are parallel, the sword wouldn't have been altered until Hiro went back.
18 of 23 | Posted by TvTuner | Posted on October 11, 2007 2:21 PM
Emotard is more annoying.
Celmo: That redhead was way hotter than Cindy Crawford, or the majority of famous women.
19 of 23 | Posted by Merick | Posted on October 11, 2007 3:46 PM
I hate the emotard so much it hurts. He is the worst actor alive, and who did he blow to get on this show?
20 of 23 | Posted by neillfilm | Posted on October 11, 2007 3:58 PM
Emotard is by far more annoying, between his lame teenage philosophy and his total rip off power what gives? What happened to Claire saying "Oh, you fly? so what my dad flies..." I was so waiting for that line. I realize they want to show that some heroes can have the same power, but two in the first couple of episodes just makes it seem like they ran out of ideas.
21 of 23 | Posted by Fitz | Posted on October 12, 2007 7:29 AM
I disagree with mini. I loved this recap. If you want customized recap, write it yourself.
Great job, T.Vo! I'll be back next week.
22 of 23 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on October 19, 2007 5:07 AM
To answer your survey question, I hate Nikki with the power of a thousand yet undiscovered heroes.
Since I've had to watch Nikki for a whole year, Emotard has another year to catch up with my Nikki hate. Plus, flying is a cooler power than being able to switch back and forth between super bitchy/PMSy and whiny/pathetic.
I hope Micah becomes an orphan really soon.
23 of 23 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on October 19, 2007 6:31 AM