Meanwhile, Mama Petrelli lies in a hospital bed in New York, confessing to Kaito's murder (for sex and money, it should be noted). However,Parkman realizes she's lying because he can read her mind. She doesn't want the rest of the heroes to be detected and hunted down by the public. Fair enough. Parkman should use his power to get laid, he looks rather stressed out. Also, they declare that her wounds were self-inflicted, and write it off as an attempted suicide. I tell you, it was Edward Scissorhands!
A beardless Nathan arrives, confronting Parkman about coercing a false confession out of Mama Petrelli. Nathan doubts his mother committed the crime, and Parkman cops to knowing she's innocent. He also tells freshly-shaven Nathan that he knows he can fly, but tells him he can't seriously tell anyone else.
"When I close my eyes like this, you look skinnier, Parkman."
Mama Petrelli believes she's protecting someone, but Parkman is sure this is related to Molly's nightmares, showing Nathan the Kaito+Petrelli BFF picture scraps. He blathers on about how he knows it's all connected, but Nathan immediately recognizes the Heroes symbol. He agrees to help Parkman in exchange for some private time with his Ma. Just fly her out of there, dumbass.
Nathan confronts Mama Petrelli about her confession, and she throws it back in his face that she doesn't deserve to be saved. No plug for Catholicism? We still don't have a clue about what her powers are, either, unless it's Machiavellian sensibilities and channeling Jackie O/Manbearpig in her outfits. She also points out that shaving isn't the equivalent of attending AA meetings, warning him not to let his kids hate him. Well, they are still young and impressionable, so he's got plenty of time to fuck them up.
Someone went a little overboard with the nip/tuck.
Later, in Peter's old place, Parkman and Nathan try to work out the mystery of the BFF photograph. Nathan recalls that there were about 10-12 people in the photo, including Linderman, Deveaux, Mama Petrelli and Kaito - and probably the rest of the 8 remaining original heroes. How convenient, a reunion photo featuring all of them. That's what Heroes Conventions are for. From the camera's perspective, it looks like someone's peeping in on Nathan and Parkman - perhaps it's the Invisible guy? I can't shake the feeling that it might be Michael Myers.
Looking over Petrelli family photos, Parkman asks Nathan about his sons. Nathan's not ready to have a heart-to-heart, but Parkman is having a Dr. Phil/Oprah-induced moment of grieving. "If you want to unload, go ahead," says a stoic Nathan. Parkman proceeds to take a giant dump in the middle of the living room, err, wax on about his broken family while Nathan digs through a box of junk, pulling up a big photograph of senior citizens. Among them are Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia, and possibly Shaft. Oh, and Bob! Stephen Tobolowski has come a long way from voicing an animated calculator in the blockbuster film "The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars."
...and that's the guy who sucks at taking photographs.
On the right is a plump balding fellow who Parkman instantly recognizes as the father who abandoned him. Finally, we're getting somewhere. How are none of these Heroes addicted to anti-depressants?
Parkman comes home to Mohinder and Molly, determined to find his father. Molly is shocked he doesn't know where his dad is, but Parkman was only a kid when his dad gave him 120 bucks before fleeing from embezzlement charges. Hey, 120 bucks is a lot better than a couple of greasy KFC coupons. Whipping out the group reunion photo, Parkman asks Molly to find his father. She freaks out, backing away like it was a can full of cooties. "He's the man in my dreams! He's the nightmare man!" she screams. Nope, didn't see that one coming. I also had no idea Hurricane Katrina victims replayed the scenes of the disaster in their minds like a low-budget UNICEF commercial, but if they're anything like Monica, they do.
I smell a potential red herring. "Nightmare man" is totally diferent from "boogeyman," at least to an elementary schooler.
Alone in the apartment across town, Nathan starts working on a scrapbook dedicated to the memory of Peter, but pauses to look up at the mirror. He sees his face totally disfigured again, like at the dive bar a few episodes back, and smashes the mirror out of contempt/grief/sexual frustration. What's the deal?
Somewhere in "Mexico", a.k.a. Riverside/Corona
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Comments (17)
OK, I definitely agree that Emotard is exactly what his name implies, but I must admit that I have a slight soft spot for him, since I loved him in Election. Who knew that a high school student in Omaha who randomly got picked for a bit part would someday be our Emotard! I am starting to hate him though...it's so sad.
Now to the important things: Who's the guy in the picture with his head turned to the side?? Maybe he's someone we know? HRG crossed my mind, but I think he may be a little too young to roll with that crew. Does anyone know where I can see that pic close up?
Also, does anyone else think that maybe Emotard is the one behind the Kaito, etc. killings? He went after Claire from the beginning knowing that she was different. How would he know? He's obviously just getting close to her to exploit her. Also, remember how Parkman's partner said something about the person who killed Kaito being able to fly? He can fly. Also, if you look at the body/stance of the person who pushes Kaito it looks like him -- plus he's wearing a hoodie as emotards tend to do! Just an idea. Anyone with me??
1 of 17 | Posted by nyrlieht | Posted on October 18, 2007 7:23 AM
Great recap this week. One thing that really is making the show drag so much is the focus on characters the audience really isn't interested in. Half the "heroes" from last year were already flat but the new ones are even worse.
Sure, Emotard can be bad but is he really as menacing or well played as Sylar? And more cheerleading? C'mon, how many episodes is this crucial arc going to take up?
2 of 17 | Posted by mini.boss | Posted on October 18, 2007 7:53 AM
I think Nathan said that the guy in the picture with his head turned was his dad... I thought the episode was kind of so-so. At least the Wonder Twins are slightly more interesting now that Sylar is with them.
Can't wait for next week - LOVE Kristen Bell! :)
3 of 17 | Posted by kapowski | Posted on October 18, 2007 7:55 AM
I'm pretty sure Nathan said that the guy in the picture with his head turned was his dad...
This episode was so-so, although I find the Wonder Twins somewhat more interesting now that Sylar is with them.
Can't wait for next week - LOVE Kristen Bell! :)
4 of 17 | Posted by kapowski | Posted on October 18, 2007 8:14 AM
#1- h.ttp://heroeswiki.com/The_Group_of_Twelve
The group of 12 is the most interesting thing going on in the show IMO. And Angela's power is vexing me! I want to know what it is!
5 of 17 | Posted by merick | Posted on October 18, 2007 8:48 AM
Ahh, thanks -- I totally missed that profileman was Nathan's dad.
6 of 17 | Posted by nyrlieht | Posted on October 18, 2007 9:28 AM
T.Vo!!! Great recap!!
So sick of;
1)Emotard
2)Claire in highschool
3)The dunder twins(although with sylarthat is an improvement)
Happy thatin this ep there was;
1)no niki
2)no fake irish people
3)No more lame "old" japan
4)No peter(i know i know lots of people love him, and i think he has the coolest power and most potential on the show, but he couldnt act his way out a wet cardboard box)
7 of 17 | Posted by lloyd dobbler | Posted on October 18, 2007 10:46 AM
Yaeh, I think Emotard maybe the killer as well. At first I was thinking it was a red herring, but after last year's season finale steaming dump, I wouldn't put is past that crew to make the obvious, well obvious.
Great recap and the screen caps were hilarious (the spearmint rhino line had me rolling-oh how I hate to love that titty bar.) Keep it going.
8 of 17 | Posted by mattypopo | Posted on October 18, 2007 10:59 AM
The guys with his head turned to the side was Papa Petrelli.
My theory is that Kensei is Papa Petrelli. Who knows... if someone can heal themselves, does that mean that they don't age from the time that their powers manifest?
If that is the case, Kensei would still be alive. It would also make Kaito's "telling" of Kensei stories to his son plausible, and maybe certain traits run in families... not just an ability, but the type of ability. It would mean that Claire was Kensei's granddaughter.
I am getting really bored with most of the storylines as well. Most of the stories are getting stagnant.
And EMOTARD is universally hated, I think.
9 of 17 | Posted by fnllover | Posted on October 18, 2007 11:44 AM
The guys with his head turned to the side was Papa Petrelli.
My theory is that Kensei is Papa Petrelli. Who knows... if someone can heal themselves, does that mean that they don't age from the time that their powers manifest?
If that is the case, Kensei would still be alive. It would also make Kaito's "telling" of Kensei stories to his son plausible, and maybe certain traits run in families... not just an ability, but the type of ability. It would mean that Claire was Kensei's granddaughter.
I am getting really bored with most of the storylines as well. Most of the stories are getting stagnant.
And EMOTARD is universally hated, I think.
10 of 17 | Posted by fnllover | Posted on October 18, 2007 12:01 PM
One more thing...
I noticed that the title of the recap this week was a comment made LAST week by neillfilm.
KUDOS to you, neillffilm!
11 of 17 | Posted by fnllover | Posted on October 18, 2007 12:21 PM
Thanks! I do what I can!
And yes, I still hate Emotard.
12 of 17 | Posted by neillfilm | Posted on October 18, 2007 12:26 PM
Thanks for inspiring this week's recap title, neillfilm!
nyrlieht -- the Emotard speculation, especially the whole hoodie + flying connection makes so much sense now! None of the other aging Heroes would be able to have such a skinny physique. He definitely seems to have hidden motives, and they're setting viewers up to think it's him in the picture kissing Claire while Bennet's dead.
fnllover --
Still trying to wrap my head around the Kensei/Papa Petrelli thing -- because it looks like Papa Petrelli did age. Maybe you still age but you don't die? Maybe the Papa Petrelli death was faked? Is Linderman even really dead?
13 of 17 | Posted by T.Vo | Posted on October 18, 2007 4:52 PM
T.Vo-OK, first of all, I'm having a really crappy day, but you made me laugh out loud reading this...Thank you! Also, to nyrlieht, imdb has a good heroes board with lots of talk about the group of 12 and the picture...I think the guy turned away is actually talking to someone who has been removed from the picture, but should be between Kaito and Bob...if you look at the torn picture of Kaito, there was someone in a white jacket next to him, but Bob has on black...I don't think it was a production error (although on imdb, lots of people do think that...I need to get a life and get off heroes boards!)
14 of 17 | Posted by spreadhead | Posted on October 18, 2007 5:24 PM
"This is exactly what we did at leadership camp."
LOL
15 of 17 | Posted by Sweeleaf | Posted on October 18, 2007 9:20 PM
Hehehehe@
"He agrees to help Parkman in exchange for some private time with his Ma. Just fly her out of there, dumbass."
Seriously. It seems like all of the heroes have the same superpower = ability to forget they have and can use their superpowers, aka SuperAmnesia!
Also, I think Sylar, Maya and Alejandro would make an excellent threesome. When are they coming out with their sex tape - "HeBlows"?
16 of 17 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on October 19, 2007 12:38 PM
"Her coworker, Camille, looks like a grown-up, white trash version of Harriet, the annoying redhead neighbor on "Small Wonder."
Used to love this show!
"Casting can't seem to hire anyone who can fake a decent accent."
And have the oh-so-talented main cast share some Emmys with a scene-stealer? Hell to the naw!
17 of 17 | Posted by blahblah | Posted on October 19, 2007 12:44 PM