Hello film and TV lovers! My pick for the CineTV contest is a show that never got the attention it deserved, even though it was one of the best shows on television during its time: Heroes.
The show aired from 2006-2010 and starred Milo Ventimiglia as Peter Petrelli. He was the son of Arthur Petrelli, who was an extremely powerful telepath. Arthur had been killed by Sylar, but his son survived because he used his powers to save him. However, in order to do so, he absorbed some of his father's power, which caused him to become a ticking time bomb. His power is now unstable and could explode at any moment. So, he must keep his identity hidden from everyone. To help him, he has a team of people with similar abilities: Nathan Petrelli (his brother), Matt Parkman, Mohinder Suresh, Hiro Nakamura and Daphne Millbrook. Together they form Team Petrelli.
The first season follows Peter trying to hide his powers from the world while also trying to get them under control. He meets Claire Bennet, a girl who can heal herself when injured. She was accidentally shot in the head by her father, Nathan, but she survived because of her healing ability. This is where the story really begins. As you watch this season, you will see that there are several subplots going on at once. There is the main plot about Peter trying to find a way to fix himself, and then there is another plot that focuses on the evil organization. They are after Claire for reasons unknown, but they seem to have a lot of power behind them.
At the end of the season, we discover that the organisation is actually the government, and they are using Peter to create a super soldier program. We also learn that Peter's father is alive, and he has been working for the government all along. The second season follows Peter trying to find a cure for his powers before he explodes. It is here that the show truly shines. It introduces us to many new characters, including Hiro Nakamura, who has the ability to manipulate time. We also meet Angela Petrelli, Peter's sister, and Matt Parkman, who can read minds. There is also a subplot about the evil organisation again, which seems to be growing stronger every day. By the end of the season, Peter has found a cure for his powers, but he still needs to find a way to stop the government from creating their super soldiers.
I love Heroes. I have seen every episode at least five times, and I will probably continue watching it until the end of my life. This show is one of the best superhero TV shows ever made imo. I know that it did not receive the attention that it deserved, but I am glad that I was able to experience it. Heroes was created by Tim Kring, who also created Treadstone, which was a great show too. If you haven't watched Heroes yet, I highly recommend that you give it a try. It is a very well written show with excellent acting and incredible special effects.
I would like to thank CineTv for this incredible contest. I hope that you guys enjoy reading my entry.
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