There was a time when being the superhero obsessed freak that I am would get me mocked and ridiculed had I allowed my inner-geek to express himself. These days, with the advent of Heroes, I can wear my Wolverine and Spiderman shirts proudly to my store and...
Ok, so people still mock and ridicule me.
Turns out it had nothing to do with the shirts, but at least I have the comfort of knowing that I'm not alone in my obsession anymore.
Millions of people watched the pre-hiatus episode "Parasite" and were left hanging by their utility belts, right along with me.
With the last five episodes of the show set to air every Monday from now until the finale on the 21st of May, I'm pumped. Primed. Ready.
Of course, since it's been six weeks since we last saw the show, it's all a bit hazy, so a refresher is probably not a bad idea. I had to I re-watch the episode to jog my memory. I offer my observations to help put you in the mood for Monday's episode, ".07%", an event I'm awaiting in giddy anticipation.
Just a quick refresher. A Heroes aperitif, if you will.
In the first few minutes, we're brought up to date on the consequences of the previous episode's events. Simone is dead and Isaac blames Peter for it, despite the fact that he's still holding the murder weapon. Peter uses his newfound ability to selectively use his powers to turn invisible and escape before Isaac can kill him too.
In Vegas, Hiro is still trying to get his sword. His powers aren't working, but he's convinced that the sword will restore them and he is doggedly determined to get it, whatever the cost. Of course, the two security guards who won't let him into the casino where the blade is stashed are a bit of a problem.
Bennett can't remember anything about what happened with Claire in the last several days. Not the hostage taking by Sprague and Parkman, not he or his daughter getting shot, and obviously not his memory being siphoned by the Haitian dude. He is determined to get Claire back, no matter the cost. Thompson reminds him that she's not really his daughter, just an assignment. Bennett doesn't quite see it that way.
Parkman is behind the two way mirror, verifying all of this for Bennett's boss and the new Company asset, Candice Wilmer. He's only doing it because Thompson promised to let him go if he helped. Is it just plain odd that the mind reader didn't know that Thompson was going to screw him over?
As for Claire, she and the Haitian are on the run and things are so hot, they have to leave the country.
Nathan Petrelli has new problems of his own, it seems. The F.B.I. wants to talk to him about some illegal campaign contributions from the Linderman group. Once they sweep the room for electronic listening devices, we learn the real reason that Nathan has cozied up to Linderman during his campaign. He's working with the F.B.I. to take Linderman down. They want him to wear a wire at his upcoming meeting with Linderman.
Once they leave, Peter Petrelli allows his brother to see him. He's been there the whole time and knows everything. While the Linderman sting is important, Peter typically can't get past his own issues and drops Simone's death in his brother's lap. Ever the big brother, Nathan immediately goes into damage control mode and starts trying to help his brother out of a potential prison sentence. Nathan suggests that perhaps Suresh could help Peter somehow, but as always when the going gets tough, Peter takes off. I like Nathan more every episode and Peter less. Can you tell?
In the hotel room where they're staying while "flood damage" (The Company's latest euphemism for radioactive firestorm damage) in their basement is repaired, Sandra Bennett has a surprise for her husband. She turns on a radio to cover her voice and whispers to him.
"Why are you whispering?"
"Because you told me to. Yesterday."
"I thought you didn't remember anything about yesterday."
"You told me to pretend that that man took my memory. You took me in the shower, you told me everything."
"I told you?"
"What you really do, who you work for and what happened to Claire."
Sandra knows that he's sent Claire away for her own protection and she hands him a note in his own writing, telling him not to go after her. A knock at the door interrupts them before they can discuss it further.
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Comments (10)
Thanks for the refresher! I had forgotten a few things. And great catch on the CRM-114. I love Malcolm McDowell from "Time After Time" where he was the good guy for a change. Now I can't wait 'til Monday, (well except for having "The Sopranos" tomorrow night)!
1 of 10 | Posted by geewits![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on April 21, 2007 2:32 PM
So, who dies in the next 5 episodes? Apparently, one of the heroes will be leaving us. Or, as the preview says, "For one of the heroes... the journey is over." Doesn't that sound very American Idol-ish?
I have no clue who it'll be, but I'm hoping for Jessica/Nikki. I'm getting so sick of her and that whole Micah, DL, Nikki storyline.
2 of 10 | Posted by NateTheOkay![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on April 21, 2007 4:03 PM
Thank you for the recap. I was going to watch the last ep again, but your recap got me way more excited for monday than watching it online would have.
I like the name "Ando the Unpowered." Question - does Sylar only get the other's power because he eats their brain, or is it his power that he can get powers that way? Ex - what if Ando ate someone's brain, would he get their power?
3 of 10 | Posted by carol![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on April 21, 2007 6:43 PM
Thanks for the recap, I've been Heroes DEPRIVED for weeks. Who takes a hiatus for this long besides The Office and HBO?
When it comes to Sylar, carol, I think that his power is that he can "figure things out" or something like that because when we see him in the 6 months ago episode, he says something about how he has a gift for fixing watches because he just sees how they work, or something. And when he splits the head of the cheerleader (I think it was that episode, but it has been forever so I am probably wrong) he says something like "let's see how you work"--he might even say it to Peter in the most recent one and I'm just not remembering correctly because it was waaaaaaaaay back in March. Although my theory really doesn't seem to make sense to me either, but I don't think he eats brains, and Mohinder's father thought he had some kind of power so I always assumed knowing how to steal other people's powers was somehow associated. Also, he has some ridiculous issues with needing to be the only person in the world who is "special." Sounds like someone has issues.
4 of 10 | Posted by K_Mo![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on April 22, 2007 3:21 PM
Are you the recapper for this show now?
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Posted on April 23, 2007 11:02 AM
Photochild,
After reading his detailed geek analysis of LOST, I thought who better to guide us through the Heroes lore than GB. . . Im just happy he said yes.
MYL
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Posted on April 23, 2007 11:21 AM
Just wanted to let all who are interested know that NBC has been releasing new issues of the Heroes graphic novel on its website while the show has been on break. The issues that were released over break reveal the origin of Linderman and the Pa Petrelli's relationship and their respective power or lack of. It only takes a few minutes to read and is actually makes for a grand time.
7 of 10 | Posted by jpeso![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on April 23, 2007 2:03 PM
GB, I am SO glad that you are recapping this show (good call, MYL, if you made it). I have been wondering when the recap for this ep would come up, then I remembered that J-Unit was no longer going to be around, and also that right before the return would be the best time. But again, glad it's you. Thanks for the info about Mr. McDowell (it's been such a long time since I've seen "Clockwork"). That is one thing I love about your Lost recaps: those sidebars (forget the naysayers! That's why you do it in italics!). Cool stuff, I am stoked to get home and watch the return ep (it's waiting for me on the DVR).
8 of 10 | Posted by Cody M.![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tvgasm.com/shows/nav-commenters.gif)
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Posted on April 23, 2007 7:40 PM
If anyone missed last nights episode you can get a full recap here: http://www.dingorue.com/2007/04/23/heroes-episode-19-recap-live/
Cheers,
Soultrance
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Posted on April 24, 2007 8:18 AM
"It's in vault CRM-114."
-- I remembered it from "Doctor Strangelove". Googling this finds it is a Stanley Kubrick trademark:
In Strangelove the "CRM-114 discriminator" is the device to decode messages from SAC.
In 2001: A Space Odyssey the serial number on one of the pods was "CRM114"
In Clockwork Orange, Alex (Malcolm McDowell)was injected with "serum 114"
In in Eyes Wide Shut, the mortuary was located on Level/Wing C, Room 114.
-- Here in Hong Kong we get the show a bit later, if anyone is wondering why I'm posting 8 months after you saw it.
10 of 10 | Posted by AlanHK | Posted on January 10, 2008 6:00 PM