"If someone found about me, what would happen?" asks Claire. The worst case scenario, says Bennet, is that they'd have to go deeper into hiding and possibly forego jobs and school. Sweet! Claire, you'll never have to sit through a lecture on regeneration again.
We quickly cut to Claire at school, where she angrily confronts West at his locker, similar to the way he sidles up beside her locker as she slams the door shut. You know, foreshadowing the sexual tension between them that causes them to yell at each other a lot, realize their similarities, and make out. The dialogue that follows is extremely trite.
"That was a pedicure," Claire states.
"Sorry?"
"That's what I was doing last night, I was giving myself a pedicure."
"Right..."
"If I want to start a book club with you, I'll let you know."
"I didn't see you cut your toe off?"
"Why are you such a smartass?"
West and Claire argue over her botched pedicure, but they're definitely not as witty or believable as Logan and Veronica Mars. For two people who will inevitably make out with each other, it's not cute or funny. Gag.
Brooklyn
Parkman wakes up to noises in the apartment and sees Molly still safely slumbering. He pulls out his gun from a drawer and heads towards the kitchen, where Mohinder is making some jasmine tea and buttery scones. "Freeze!"
Turns out it's not the boogeyman, and Mohinder and Parkman resume their roles as The Odd Couple. Seriously? Their conversation is reminiscient of married couples who haven't seen each other in awhile but don't know how to express their affection for each other, so they bicker lightly, instead. It's a perfect little domestic scene.
I don't like sleeping alone -- I have needs, too!
"What are you doing home? I thought you were in Cairo."
"Haiti, actually."
"I'm going to work from the city from now on. I'll be around to help with Molly."
"Oh great, so you're doing to do dangerous spywork in our own backyard and get us killed."
"Someone's grouchy when they don't get their sleep."
"Molly's having trouble in school, she's having nightmares. I can't babysit her and you!"
"Don't blame me here, we're in this together! We decided to have this child together! Wait, why do I need you to take care of me again?"
"You could get killed! It's not my fault -- oh, oh, don't start crying again, I hate when you do that...No offense, but Mohinder, you're a professor, not 007."
"You wanna help Molly? Don't die on her."
"Mohinder, you're home!" squeals Molly, awake.
"That's right, and I'm never leaving you again again," coos Mohinder.
Mohinder is definitely the Mommy.
Yamagato Industries, Tokyo
Ando's been upgraded to a semi-office, because his work quarters definitely look less cramped than his old cubicle. That, and he's not looking at Niki-porn anymore, but engrossed in a game that looks like "Tokyo Drift: The Fast and the Furious." He's interrupted by a superior, who yells at Ando for not being a productive drone. Ando quits the game with admirable speed, pulling up spreadsheets and other windows that look like they could pass for work. Ando apologizes for taking a break, but the boss still chews him out, accusing him of thinking he's special since he spent a few months with Kaito. I still can't quite explain the office upgrade, since Ando never went back to Japan until after Kaito was murdered.
Here's where I get a little more confused -- Ando turns to open a filing cabinet, and pulls out what looks like Hiro's/Kensei's sword, with the crest and everything. I suppose they just didn't show him discovering it the first time, because he acts like a kid who's checking to make sure his contraband POGS are still in his desk (for fear of the teacher confiscating the illegal toys). It's not the same sword as the one he tried to procure for Kaito, right?
Examining the sword's hilt, he notices "Ando, open" inscribed on its bottom. The bottom comes off easily, and he pulls out...black crayons? They're rolled up messages on tiny scrolls. What an innovative way to pass notes through time, Hiro. "Ando, I write to you from the greatest adventure of my life. I know I might disrupt the time/continuum, but I've teleported back to 1671 and met Kensei. He's not exactly what I imagined, and that's why I've decided to stay. To turn him into the man history needs him to be." And so on. He mentions that Kensei can regenerate and heal, but I'm not sure how this helps Ando.
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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