Is Heroes worth catching up on?

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darkxshade

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If you must watch it, watch only season 1. The show has been disappointing since. They should take a page out of the Lost playbook, now that's a show that made a nice comeback after a couple disappointing seasons.
 

lokiju

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May 29, 2003
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I was debating even bother watching any of season 3, I have them all on my DVR but my wife and I kind of feel like it really went to shit in season two and it makes us hesitant watching season 3...
 

nakedfrog

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Apr 3, 2001
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Yeah, it's worth it. No, it's not the greatest stuff in the world, but it's entertaining.
 

KeithTalent

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Season 1 was bloody amazing. I couldn't stop watching it and actually stayed up all night to finish the season on DVD.

I have the 2nd season at home, but have not had a chance to watch it. From the sound of things, I will be very disappointed. :(

KT
 

MBrown

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Jul 5, 2001
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Season 1 was epic. Season two wasn't too good. Three wasn't good either but the last few episodes of three were better than the rest of three and season two.
 

Aharami

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Aug 31, 2001
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watching it now on hulu. chose 24 over Heroes this season and looks like I made the right choice
 

mrSHEiK124

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Mar 6, 2004
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I got Season 1 for free with my HD-DVD player, I watched the entire fucking thing in one sitting, it was that great. Sadly, I had already seen the season finale, which was amazing, but it was still a great ride. Season 2 sucked ass, except Maya was hot, and Sparky/Kristen Bell was hot too, AND that chick from Reaper was hot. Season 3 sucked.
 

phoenix79

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Jan 17, 2000
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Watch it. No matter what the Elitists here think, it's still a decent show and still better than most garbage on TV these days
 

Ackmed

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Oct 1, 2003
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I went from never seeing an episode, to half way thru this season, in a little under 2 weeks. Had some time on my hands... and all the episodes. Worth it, imo.
 

Muadib

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May 30, 2000
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Originally posted by: Aharami
watching it now on hulu. chose 24 over Heroes this season and looks like I made the right choice

I also went with 24, but I still have Heroes on my DVR. This needed a poll.
 

0roo0roo

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Sep 21, 2002
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i'd say no.

its sylars bad...flip a coin no he's good..flip a coin now hes bad, flip a coin now he's good...
 

cronos

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Nov 7, 2001
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I agree with everyone that season 1 is the best. I don't think the rest of it is really that bad though. Although I didn't watch it religiously every week and just catch-up every 3/4 episodes or so.

I'm watching 24 as well this season, but I stopped at around episode 12. Going to wait until after the finale (next week I believe) and then I'll watch the second half of the season in one go :)

 

randomlinh

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Oct 9, 1999
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It's alright. no where as good as season 1. I miss Hiro and him actually having a power. And badass Hiro. And Sark... er I mean, Adam.

The sad part is, I find Chuck far more enjoyable, and that's on the ropes =(
 

slayer202

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Nov 27, 2005
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for slightly less know shows, try dexter, breaking bad, and the wire, like people have mentioned. the wire might be the best show ever. dexter is also very awesome, and has sustained its awesomeness through the seasons. breaking bad is in its 2nd season and its pretty good too.
 

A Casual Fitz

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May 16, 2005
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Originally posted by: MrMatt
No. FIrst season was AMAZING. Second season was shit, and since then there'll be 1 or 2 decent episodes followed by 3 or 4 of shit. "OOOH sylars good...now he's bad..now he's good....ooh clair is acting angsty....oh more convoluted plot twists'. In case you can't tell, I'm very bitter. This show should've stopped after 1 season. It would've been one of my favorites ever had it.

QFT it should have ended after season.
 

V00DOO

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Dec 2, 2000
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I stopped watching Heroes after the second half of the third season. It just went no where.