Before we had a superhero television show on almost every network, there was only a few comic book-themed shows that stood out in a crowd. One of those shows was NBC’s Heroes, which had its debut in 2006. The show followed several leads as they discovered and learned to cope with new powers that begin to develop from within. The show was a smash hit when it first debuted, getting the career of actors such as Zachary Quinto and Hayden Panettiere off of the ground.
The show ended in 2010 with a precipitous drop in quality and viewer loyalty. What started off seeming like a fresh and imaginative take on the comic book genre, quickly began to show it seams when storylines and characters seemed to liberally take inspiration from popular properties, such as Watchmen and the X-Men. Realizing that the show was derivative, the audiences began to dwindle. Creator Tim Kring is back to rejuvenate the show he created with a new cast of supporting characters and some familiar faces as well, in his upcoming miniseries, Heroes Reborn. Jack Coleman as Noah Bennett and Masi Oka as Hiro Nakamura, will both be returning to the show that gave them notoriety, which should put a smile on the faces of long-time fans.
Heroes Reborn follows a new group of super-powered humans that are discovering their talents while in hiding, after a huge terrorist attack in Texas changes public opinion. From the sounds of the setup, it seems that a lot of inspiration is again being taken from the world of Marvel Comics, in particular the Civil War story. However, we will see what direction the show goes in once it airs this fall. It is returning as a 13-episode miniseries, which should mean that we it will be getting a concise plot, with a higher special effects budget than the previous series. Get ready because superhero television just got a little more crowded this fall.
Official Synopsis:
From creator/executive producer Tim Kring, who imagined NBC’s original critically-acclaimed 2006 “Heroes” series, comes “Heroes Reborn,” an epic 13-episode event series that chronicles the lives of ordinary people who discover they possess extraordinary abilities.
A year ago, a terrorist attack in Odessa, Texas, left the city decimated. Blamed for the tragic event, those with extraordinary abilities are in hiding or on the run from those with nefarious motives.
Two such vigilantes include Luke (Zachary Levi, “Chuck”) and Joanne (Judith Shekoni, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”), who are seeking to avenge a tragic loss.
Noah Bennet, aka H.R.G. (Jack Coleman, “Heroes”), has gone off the grid but conspiracy theorist Quentin Frady (Henry Zebrowski, “A to Z”) finds him and opens his eyes to the truth behind the Odessa tragedy.
While in hiding, some are discovering their newfound skills. Awkward teen Tommy (Robbie Kay, “Once Upon a Time”) just wants to be normal and win the girl of his dreams, Emily (Gatlin Green, “Criminal Minds”), but normalcy is virtually impossible after learning of a new ability that terrifies him. Coming from a very sheltered upbringing, a bold and ethereal teenager, Malina (Danika Yarosh, “Shameless”), has been told she is destined for greatness. In Tokyo, a quiet and unique young woman, Miko (Kiki Sukezane, “Death Yankee 3”), is trying to track down her missing father while hiding an extraordinary secret that will make her a force to be reckoned with. Elsewhere, a different type of hero is emerging through former soldier Carlos (Ryan Guzman, “The Boy Next Door”).
Meanwhile, Erica (Rya Kihlstedt, “Masters of Sex”), the head of the highly successful tech conglomerate Renautas, has an agenda of her own.
For better or for worse, some are fated to cross paths with assorted heroes of the past, including Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka), Matt Parkman (Greg Grunberg), Mohinder Suresh (Sendhil Ramamurthy) and the Haitian (Jimmy Jean-Louis), among others. Yet, together, their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world and mankind.
Heroes Reborn returns to NBC on September 24th on Thursdays this fall.
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Source: Slashfilm