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Heroes - Season 1 Complete [2006]


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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

It’s hard to remember a science fiction series that has hit so big so quickly. Yet by the end of the first series of Heroes, it feels--for all the right reasons--that the show’s been around for longer than it has, such is the huge amount of success it’s enjoyed.

The setup is simple, yet undeniably intriguing. It essentially tells the stories of a series of people who discover they have legitimate, differing superhero powers. On top of that, these people then gradually appreciate that these powers are needed for reasons that soon become apparent, and the story of Heroes builds up from there.

Heavily influenced by comics both in its structure and story, Heroes sustains interest through a number of story arcs of different magnitudes, skilfully weaving them throughout the 23 episodes that make up the season. It’s contained enough to keep you interested, yet offers enough threads to make several more seasons a very appealing prospect.

Heroes, though, really gels because the basics are right. It’s plotted intelligently, written and directed with real nerve and talent, and has a cast who you can’t help but get emotionally involved with. It’s also, for the overwhelming majority of its episodes, utterly compelling television. Ironically, its few miss-steps of any note come right at the back end, by which time you really would forgive it pretty much anything.

Heroes is rightly being heralded as a sci-fi classic in the making. Yet even if subsequent seasons don’t fully do justice to those words--and at the time of writing, season two is still some way from debuting--this boxset will serve as a glowing testament to just how good television can be when it’s just done right. Quite brilliant. --Jon Foster


Great series but disappointing ending
Review date: 2008-11-26 Rating: 8 out of 10

I'm a fan of series like heroes (i enjoyed Smallville, Stargate etc) Although it was slow to start I felt it became better and better each week. The story helped to build the character's backgrounds, all of which were intriguing apart from the blonde woman with two personalities.

I feel my only problem with this series was it was building to something epic, and in the end it ended quite quickly.

Still a great series but it could have ended so much better. I feel the future series will only be better.

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No spandex please!!
Review date: 2008-11-12 Rating: 6 out of 10

When I first heard about this television series, I heard it was the next 'Lost' and that it would be the next phenomenon of the television world. Sadly, I didnt think it lived upto the hype and overall the first episodes were a dissapointment. Although I was very uninspired with 'Heroes' I continued to watch but wasnt too annoyed if I missed an episode. Towards the end of the first season I had developed a passing interest in the programe and I was bordering on actually enjoying it. Finally when the season finale' came ... I had to be in to watch it.

Whilst I dont think its anywhere near as good as 'Lost' .... Heroes is still good .... to a certain degree. In the end I found that I liked it enough to look forward to the second season.

Sci-fi TV at its peak
Review date: 2008-10-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

Although Ive never been fully induldged in sci-fi, this intriguing series was borrowed from a friend who rated it extremely highly and I must say, I wasnt disappointed.
Heroes follows the lives of different people who possess hidden powers ranging from reading minds to flying. Each character is cleverely written to express different emotions towards their powers. Some are afraid, some embrace it and others use their powers for personal or impersonal gain. The set-up is simple to begin with and slowly unravels as the series goes on to a much deeper, darker and complicated plot line.
The one thing that really makes this series stand out among so many other attempted tries at this kind of genre are the characters. 12 writers worked on this show and each character overlaps with others and what starts out as a few seemingly coincidental meetings unravels to show that it was 'destiny' and as the series gets to the climax, more and more of the characters are thrust together.
To give anything away from the series would be spoilers in their own right but another reviewer suggested watching this series through twice to grasp everything in the fast-paced series that swoops from one question to another each episode.
Watching this show on TV is nowhere near as enjoyable as sitting watching 4 or 5 episodes back to back so this DVD is ideal. However, despite how amazing this show really is, there are a few things that although not very relevant or hindering to the experience, should be noted anyway.

The pilot episode that was never aired is not worth watching. The plot is changed slightly and includes a group of terrorists instead of the main antagonist which, if it was aired, would ruin the entire series. The scenes with the terrorists are boring and slow the pace to such a degree that you may find yourself skipping through it. A minor point but worth noting.

The Niki/Jessica plot line feels odd and out of place in line with the inter-woven stories of the rest of the heroes and is overall a bore to watch, darkening the mood to such an extent that just feels out of place. Even the climax to this story feels rushed and odd in line with the story as a whole.

(For those who havent watched series 3 this will not make sense so I do apologize)
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Isaac's ability to paint the future, although very important to the first series, just seems to me to be such an important 'gift' that it doesnt make sense to kill him off. This is evident in series 3 where Matt Parkman and the African dude can both paint the future just simply listening to music.

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Apart freom these minor issues, this series is one of, if not THE best series Ive ever watched to date. If you like fast-paced action, sci-fi, drama, brilliant characters with intriguing stories (apart from Niki), an excellent plot-line that raises questions on evolution or just anything to sink your teeth into that you wont be able to put down, BUY THIS NOW! For 25 quid just look at the running time if you're not convinced. SEVEN HUNDRED MINUTES approximate running time for the whole series. You cant go wrong really.

I need a Hero!
Review date: 2008-10-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

Having never been caught up by the show when it first started, I was in the position of being able to sit down with Season 1 (and 2) without having seen anything more than a few trailers.
Well, this show stole my life for a few days. It's the kind of thing you watch last thing at night and, if you can, put straight back on first thing in the morning: it's almost painfully compulsive.
But does that make it any good? An addictive show isn't necessarily a good one, after all. Well, despite it's flaws, Heroes is brilliant.
It's an ensemble show, with many different characters across the world weaving in and out of each other's lives. The main problem with this is that you will inevitably like some characters more than others. Personally, Hiro's moments were my favourite, whilst I found my attention slipping with Claire. However, I will say that even my least liked characters are far from awful, and there's not one weak link in the chain.

I love the show's sci-fi and comic-book stylings, and how they've put into a pseudo-realistic setting, and it's refreshing to see such genres get a mainstream audience. Whilst the superpower element of the show often plays second fiddle to the dramatic side, this is arguably a good thing, giving 'Heroes' a real grounding that people can relate to.

However, I often find with American serials like 'Lost' that there's a kind of reluctance to really push the plot along, and instead opts for too much pondering, character quandary and raising too many questions without answers, and when you do get an answer, it just raises more questions. Unfortunately, 'Heroes' falls prey of this too, but it's not to the same extent as 'Lost'. It can be a bit indirect and abstract in providing answers, and doesn't really gain much by doing so, but it does ultimately all follow a logic, the pacing does shift along smoothly, and a question raised 10 episodes ago will be answered if you look hard enough. Painful for the casual viewer, maybe, but if you're buying the DVD, repeat viewings anlock things you missed before, and only add to it's value.

Heroes comes highly recommended, but prepare to be consumed by it. It requires concentration, repeat viewings and sharp eyes, and even the most perceptive of viewers won't get it all at once. But don't get me wrong: when all is said and done, it's hugely, hugely enjoyable.

Heroes is a MasterPiece
Review date: 2008-08-14 Rating: 10 out of 10

This show is totally terrific. Based around supernatural powers - this show really does it very well. With one human with supernatural powers wanting more supernatural powers, its up to other humans with supernatural powers to stop this evil force and save the world from destruction.

The story sounds like a RPG fantasy game or a story pulled from the Marvels Comics Universe, but honestly, the show is simply amazing and has so many twists and turns along the way to make you coming back for more. The special effects just keeps you wondering how these effects were put together - especially the power to freeze time, even during an explosion.

Heroes is such a wonderful show with such an amazing cast that makes the show that much amazing. Should not be missed.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Adrian Pasdar
Hayden Panettiere
Milo Ventimiglia
Ali Larter
Masi Oka

Creators:
Milo Ventimiglia (Primary Contributor)
Adrian Pasdar (Primary Contributor)

Recording label: Universal Pictures Video
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video
EAN: 5050582527216
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 7
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-12-10
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 972 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)

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