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Wow, the finale was such a huge letdown. The ending seemed obvious, cliche, cheesy, anti-climatic...you name it. So disappointing, but I'm interested in where they go with the show next season.

I thought the ending was a little rushed. It took them all season to draw out all the intricacies of the plot and storyline and did a superb job of fleshing out believable complex characters and personalities all leading to this incredible climatic ending, to have it then just end so easily and quickly. It just seemed it should have been much harder.

It started with Hiro's super fast sword and mind mastery, and I never really saw Nathan's change of heart. As a matter of fact, until he showed up at the end, the last we see of him is this evil look like he's willing to sacrifice his own brother for his own political power. Then the episode just ended in a blink of an eye.

When Sylar came face to face with Peter in the final showdown, I thought that would be the end of the seaon--what an incredible cliffhanger that would have been to keep people on the edge of their seats waiting until the fall.

Obviously, however horrible Sylar was, we are left with the impression that he was just a single individual and small potatoes in the grand scheme. Molly gives use a clue that there's someone much worse. Although I thought perhaps she meant Issaic because when she tried to find Sylar, we saw flashes of Sylar supposedly being able to look back at him.
 
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The producers said a while ago that they wanted to go with more of a season-by-season 24 model than a serialized Lost model. They did that perfectly - losing some characters, solving the overall "bomb" plot, and setting up a separate plot for next season.
 
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I think that the season finale was great. I do agree with the ruhed feeling, though. I had kind of hoped for a big Sylar/Peter showdown, but instead we get another minor battle with Peter losing it, and Hiro saving the day. Of course, I guess that is what was supposed to happen.

As to cheesy or cliche? I don't think so. I don't even think it was anti-climatic. But then again, that's just my opinion and you're welcome to yours. ;)

Can't wait to see what happens in Season 2. :)
 
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Tim Kring had made mention of the fact that he'd be returning season two. It seems like part of what he is doing is listening to (in part) the fan base on the official message boards. I could be mistaken on that, but that seems to be the jist of what I've seen there (particularly from the "official" announcements).

I also don't think Sylar is going to be as big a player as he was this season. Not with that mysterious person that Molly mentioned. I think he (she?) might be the one to deal with in the second season.
 
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hmm... I agree about not seeing Nathan's change of heart. Made no sense.

Also, there didn't seem to be only one or two ways of fixing the problem of the bomb right at that moment. He could have been shot and regenerated, right? Am I missing something there? Why were people so scared for Claire and Peter with that option? I realize it would have been hard for Claire, but if he could have regenerated, I don't see the freak-out.
Also, Peter could fly, so he could have supposedly flown up into the atmosphere alone without killing Nathan. But we can't be sure what powers he could use after the fight and being overwhelmed with radiation I suppose. Still, I didn't find it to be a thrilling climax because my mind still allowed for other options. But as usual, I'm sure I missed something.
 
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There were plenty of other options, I agree. Why they chose that one, I don't think we'll ever get to know. I can think of any number of options.

As to Nathan's change of heart. I think it was something that was slowly happening for a while. Every time the subject came up, he appeared like he wanted to help, but he wasn't certain. When it finally mattered, he came through. I don't see it as "sudden" just as something that was tearing him apart inside until he finally listened to his heart instead of his mother.
 
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hmm... I agree about not seeing Nathan's change of heart. Made no sense.

Also, there didn't seem to be only one or two ways of fixing the problem of the bomb right at that moment. He could have been shot and regenerated, right? Am I missing something there? Why were people so scared for Claire and Peter with that option? I realize it would have been hard for Claire, but if he could have regenerated, I don't see the freak-out.
Also, Peter could fly, so he could have supposedly flown up into the atmosphere alone without killing Nathan. But we can't be sure what powers he could use after the fight and being overwhelmed with radiation I suppose. Still, I didn't find it to be a thrilling climax because my mind still allowed for other options. But as usual, I'm sure I missed something.

Couple of thoughts:
1 - When they shot Ted in Claire's house, it made it worse.
2 - I think part of the bomb thing was that Peter couldn't control his powers. Whether it was the anger, or absorbing Jikki's powers (or both), I think the only thing he could do at that moment was focus on not blowing up in front of everyone.
 
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There were plenty of other options, I agree. Why they chose that one, I don't think we'll ever get to know. I can think of any number of options.

As to Nathan's change of heart. I think it was something that was slowly happening for a while. Every time the subject came up, he appeared like he wanted to help, but he wasn't certain. When it finally mattered, he came through. I don't see it as "sudden" just as something that was tearing him apart inside until he finally listened to his heart instead of his mother.


Also, Peter could fly, so he could have supposedly flown up into the atmosphere alone without killing Nathan. But we can't be sure what powers he could use after the fight and being overwhelmed with radiation I suppose. Still, I didn't find it to be a thrilling climax because my mind still allowed for other options. But as usual, I'm sure I missed something
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Like someone else put in on the nbc message boards.. it was like having to go to the bathroom really bad and having to concentrate on "holding everything in". In essence, that was what Peter was having to do.. that was why he coundn't fly by himself or anything else. He didn't want to explode right then and there, and he might have if he lost concentration. And I thought it was a good gesture than Nathan said he wouldnt' leave his brother. Nathan could have conceivably survived, because he would have just had to launch Peter and get him so far out, then fly far enough away to escape the percussion wave.

I agree about Nathan. Even Hiro said one of the times he was with Nathan, the he acted like he didn't care, but in reality, he cared too much. I think that Linderman and his Mother just played up to his ego for the last few episodes and he lost focus. I think he was always good at heart, he just needed his daughter to remind him about what was really important. And to finally know HRG's name!! That was very satisfying to me! All in all, I thought it was awesome.. now I have to go watch it again..hehe!
 
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LOL I suppose I could have done that. I do have both. ;)
Works great with DirectTV :)
Find A movie coming on, Time & Media Shift the movie & Enjoy again & again.
All nice & legal :)
 
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3 questions...

1. Why didn't DL just let the bullet drop from his body after it getting lodged in his system? You know, stop the bullet, but don't keep it there. That should've been simple for him to do especially since he still went through the wall with his wife and son.

2. Why didn't Peter fly up into the sky himself? Doesn't seem like he really needed his brother for that. (My theory is that Peter can only use one power at a time, so if he's busy trying to control the power he got from Ted he couldn't fly).

3. Not really a question... I personally believe that we haven't seen the last of Linderman. I believe he'll slowly heal himself and wake up in a morgue somewhere. What do you think?
 
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3 questions...

1. Why didn't DL just let the bullet drop from his body after it getting lodged in his system? You know, stop the bullet, but don't keep it there. That should've been simple for him to do especially since he still went through the wall with his wife and son.

2. Why didn't Peter fly up into the sky himself? Doesn't seem like he really needed his brother for that. (My theory is that Peter can only use one power at a time, so if he's busy trying to control the power he got from Ted he couldn't fly).

3. Not really a question... I personally believe that we haven't seen the last of Linderman. I believe he'll slowly heal himself and wake up in a morgue somewhere. What do you think?
Better First Question, Why Did he just phase himself & Jessica in the first place ?
 
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Jessica? Don't you mean Niki? Remember, she switched back. ;)

1) Even if he let the bullet drop, he still would have the wound. That is just as much a problem as the bullet.

2) One power at a time thing. (Check previous posts too) ;)

3) I don't think so. He was a healer of others, not a healer of self like Claire.
 
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Heroes left a lot of loose ends and unanswered questions, and things that made little or no sense, but I for one am glad they did not go the way of LOST, where we have all of those things in addition to the are we there yet, are we there yet, are we there yet...
FOR ME (With emphasis, so I dont get word bullets shot at me for messing with people's show) one of those types of shows is enough.
 
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