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99gecko · 2009-10-28, 07:32 PM

I've got over half a season from last year and all of this season still to watch. Threads like this make me wonder if I should free up some space. I'll watch the comments here for another month or so before I decide.

eljay · 2009-10-28, 07:42 PM

Just watched this week's episode. The only good part of the show was Sylar messing around with pathetic Parkman. (YMMV.)

scrooloose · 2009-10-28, 07:50 PM

I like the possible Claire and Gretchen girl-on-girl action! Clarie hasn't said no yet

Seriously though it must be a new theme for major network drama. FlashForward was showing a lot of girl-girl kissing scenes in the last episode.

-Mike

eljay · 2009-10-28, 07:56 PM

I'm all for hot girl-on-girl action, but if that's the best they can do for Heroes story-lines or to retain viewers, it's time to wrap things up.

jayson · 2009-10-28, 09:26 PM

I'm still watching but I got that "jumped the shark" feeling when Gretchen kissed Claire. Looked great on screen but seemed to be reaching as a plot development in the Hero's world; it felt more like cheap grab for ratings.

Cheers,

jayson

dm_4u · 2009-10-29, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 99gecko

I've got over half a season from last year and all of this season still to watch. Threads like this make me wonder if I should free up some space. I'll watch the comments here for another month or so before I decide.

Well...it's up to you...however...you would never consider making a personal purchase, (Car, TV, Receiver, Paint etc), on only the heresay of people on forums.

Same holds true in this case...I've found it's always better to decide for yourself...(one man's ceiling etc)...

oilblue · 2009-10-29, 05:19 PM

Still watching, mostly out of habit. Don't mind the storylines this season, though I agree with the general consensus that Parkman/Sylar is boring.

As for Sylar himself, I could do without him at this stage. No reason a new villain couldn't take his place. Samuel (carny guy) seems interesting enough, for example.

To me the biggest thing contributing to the drop-off is that they're really missing the "cliff-hanger" endings from the first season. Pretty much every episode that season ended with a "Wow!". Now...it's more of an "oh" (e.g. the most recent one with Parkman/Sylar...or did it end with Samuel and the police station?...pretty much demonstrates how the endings don't grab like they used to).

Another problem is that Sylar is still one of the main villains. First season, all the villains were new. Sylar's continually involved, and it gets repetitious. Get past that, and maybe the cliff hangers would regain that "Wow" factor.

99gecko · 2009-10-30, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Same holds true in this case...I've found it's always better to decide for yourself...(one man's ceiling etc)...

I failed to watch a single episode over the summer, so I suspect I have already hit my ceiling....

cheers.

01 Boxer · 2009-11-01, 10:29 PM

I have decided to stop watching because i realized that the show will never improve. The narrative is hurt by having too many storylines spread out and having them advance every three episodes. No wonder nothing seems to be happening. Shows with large ensemble casts are great when they are interacting with each other constantly, not all separate in their little corners.

The writing still sucks and i'm tired of having the characters reset at the end of each season.

Blackloz · 2009-11-08, 02:14 AM

Im getting really really tired of the one power peter. He has to heal hiro then snag his power and then go back in time and tell himself to not touch his father at any cost. Or he has to steal sylar's empath ability and viola. One or the other and it has to be soon. Im also getting tired of the mindless sylar. Him & Peter have to get back to their A games and stay that way.

hugh · 2009-11-10, 10:55 AM

Gawd, this week's show was terrible.

This show aggravates me so much. I thought it had come back a bit and then last nights show. I think it was my last.

Paulo · 2009-11-10, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hugh

Gawd, this week's show was terrible.

This show aggravates me so much. I thought it had come back a bit and then last nights show. I think it was my last.

Agreed! I too feel that the show has taken a turn for the worst.... like you said Hugh, it "had me there" for a couple of episodes but I too think this may be my last viewing.

Paul

NB Josh · 2009-11-10, 01:52 PM

When Parkman killed himself/Sylar's conscious I was hoping that storyline would end, I guess not. The problem with Heroes this year is that nobody has a clue where it is going, there is nothing to look forward to. The Peter storyline is just boring, nothing is happening there; the Claire one is somewhat more interesting, but not a lot; the Parkman one is just stupid; and the Carnival one is interesting, probably only because Robert Knepper is one of my favourite actors.

Stan Dev · 2009-11-10, 02:03 PM

I too realized a few days ago that watching Heroes had become a chore rather than a pleasure, so I dropped it from my PVR schedule.

BGY11 · 2009-11-10, 03:09 PM

After starting to catch up on our TV shows over the past two weeks, my brother and I decided to drop Heroes off our list (despite still having an episode to watch).

It's not going anywhere, and we really don't know a lot about Samuel (or the carnival). What really is their purpose? Who are they? Where's the villain (other than Ray Park?)

Hiro is annoying and should have been killed off in season 1, Peter sucks, did anyone even notice Sylar's (as Nathan) disappearance? (that last one may have been answered recently, I don't know.

Bottom line, this show has really gone downhill. I actually liked season 3 as well, but this season is just boring.

2009-10-28, 07:42 PM	#17
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,378	Just watched this week's episode. The only good part of the show was Sylar messing around with pathetic Parkman. (YMMV.) __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

2009-10-28, 07:50 PM	#18
scrooloose Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grimsby, Ont. Posts: 3,121	I like the possible Claire and Gretchen girl-on-girl action! Clarie hasn't said no yet Seriously though it must be a new theme for major network drama. FlashForward was showing a lot of girl-girl kissing scenes in the last episode. -Mike __________________ Pioneer PRO-110FD \| Pioneer VSX-92TXH \| BELL 9242 \| Panasonic DMP-BD35 \| XBOX 360 \|WD TV Live Hub

2009-10-28, 07:56 PM	#19
eljay Premium Supporter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ottawa (Orleans), ON Posts: 8,378	I'm all for hot girl-on-girl action, but if that's the best they can do for Heroes story-lines or to retain viewers, it's time to wrap things up. __________________ MY HT SET-UP (PICS & GEAR LIST)

2009-11-10, 10:55 AM	#26
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	Gawd, this week's show was terrible. This show aggravates me so much. I thought it had come back a bit and then last nights show. I think it was my last. __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2009-10-28, 07:32 PM	#16
99gecko Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 2,534	I've got over half a season from last year and all of this season still to watch. Threads like this make me wonder if I should free up some space. I'll watch the comments here for another month or so before I decide.

2009-10-28, 09:26 PM	#20
jayson Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 145	I'm still watching but I got that "jumped the shark" feeling when Gretchen kissed Claire. Looked great on screen but seemed to be reaching as a plot development in the Hero's world; it felt more like cheap grab for ratings. Cheers, jayson

2009-10-29, 05:19 PM	#22
oilblue Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,752	Still watching, mostly out of habit. Don't mind the storylines this season, though I agree with the general consensus that Parkman/Sylar is boring. As for Sylar himself, I could do without him at this stage. No reason a new villain couldn't take his place. Samuel (carny guy) seems interesting enough, for example. To me the biggest thing contributing to the drop-off is that they're really missing the "cliff-hanger" endings from the first season. Pretty much every episode that season ended with a "Wow!". Now...it's more of an "oh" (e.g. the most recent one with Parkman/Sylar...or did it end with Samuel and the police station?...pretty much demonstrates how the endings don't grab like they used to). Another problem is that Sylar is still one of the main villains. First season, all the villains were new. Sylar's continually involved, and it gets repetitious. Get past that, and maybe the cliff hangers would regain that "Wow" factor.

2009-11-01, 10:29 PM	#24
01 Boxer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 262	I have decided to stop watching because i realized that the show will never improve. The narrative is hurt by having too many storylines spread out and having them advance every three episodes. No wonder nothing seems to be happening. Shows with large ensemble casts are great when they are interacting with each other constantly, not all separate in their little corners. The writing still sucks and i'm tired of having the characters reset at the end of each season.

2009-11-08, 02:14 AM	#25
Blackloz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Regina,SK & Plentywood MT Posts: 883	Im getting really really tired of the one power peter. He has to heal hiro then snag his power and then go back in time and tell himself to not touch his father at any cost. Or he has to steal sylar's empath ability and viola. One or the other and it has to be soon. Im also getting tired of the mindless sylar. Him & Peter have to get back to their A games and stay that way.

2009-11-10, 01:52 PM	#28
NB Josh Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Brunswick - Shaw Direct Posts: 3,150	When Parkman killed himself/Sylar's conscious I was hoping that storyline would end, I guess not. The problem with Heroes this year is that nobody has a clue where it is going, there is nothing to look forward to. The Peter storyline is just boring, nothing is happening there; the Claire one is somewhat more interesting, but not a lot; the Parkman one is just stupid; and the Carnival one is interesting, probably only because Robert Knepper is one of my favourite actors.

2009-11-10, 02:03 PM	#29
Stan Dev Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Vancouver Posts: 350	I too realized a few days ago that watching Heroes had become a chore rather than a pleasure, so I dropped it from my PVR schedule.

2009-11-10, 03:09 PM	#30
BGY11 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 3,183	After starting to catch up on our TV shows over the past two weeks, my brother and I decided to drop Heroes off our list (despite still having an episode to watch). It's not going anywhere, and we really don't know a lot about Samuel (or the carnival). What really is their purpose? Who are they? Where's the villain (other than Ray Park?) Hiro is annoying and should have been killed off in season 1, Peter sucks, did anyone even notice Sylar's (as Nathan) disappearance? (that last one may have been answered recently, I don't know. Bottom line, this show has really gone downhill. I actually liked season 3 as well, but this season is just boring.