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Heroes: Season 1 - Part 2 [DVD] [2006]

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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 televisions. 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

Really good show worth getting into
Review date: 2010-01-06 Rating: 10 out of 10

Since moving away from my parents I don't watch much television but found this DVD and am really glad I did. Through the first episode of the series to the last I was hooked and wanted to know what happened. Really enjoyed how the storyline was split up between different characters and got through the DVDs very quickly. The plot was relatively easy to pick up on while still being confused as more and more information was revealed throughout the series which worked well. I have already bought the next series and look forward to watching that. Would definitely recommend this product to everyone.

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I'm hooked !
Review date: 2009-07-18 Rating: 10 out of 10

Love the characters and the suspense, though the story line is getting a bit repetitive. But i'm hooked anyway.

Heroes.
Review date: 2009-05-12 Rating: 10 out of 10

If you have just seen series 3 but missed series 1. Then get this and part 1 of season 1. I'd heard about Heroes and it sounded like hype. But my daughter got me into it and I just love it. It nicely combines classic comic book heroes and classic Sci Fi. With each of the characters having their own developing story. Just brilliant.

Great series
Review date: 2009-03-21 Rating: 10 out of 10

Series one of heroes was pretty amazing and a must see. The storyline can at times get a little confusing but rest assured that all loose ends are tied up by the end and you do walk away feeling extreamly satisfied. The acting is not too bad and the style of directing fits well with type of series that it is.

Series two was not anywhere near as good as series one but is still worth a watch if this dvd turns you into a heroes fan. Which is most probably will.

Excellent viewing
Review date: 2009-01-22 Rating: 10 out of 10

This is excellent I can recommend you buy this, I've followed Heroes from the beginning and the quality is always there. Unmissable.

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Actor(s):
Masi Oka
Greg Grunberg
Tawny Cypress
Santiago Cabrera
Jack Coleman

Creators:
Santiago Cabrera (Primary Contributor)
Jack Coleman (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Universal Pictures Video
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures Video
EAN: 5050582508734
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 3
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-12-10
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 486 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006

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