Heroes

By Jennifer Thomas I thought I would hate this episode of "FlashForward." I'm always skeptical when shows go off on tangents (call it the "Heroes" syndrome) that never pay off, and following a character, Bryce -- who before now hadn't been more than background noise -- on an aimless trip to Japan to find sketc...

By Jennifer Thomas H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) hosts an untraditional Thanksgiving dinner. Elsewhere, the Petrelli family gets a surprise guest at their table. Meanwhile, Samuel (Robert Knepper) continues to hold Hiro (Masi Oka) hostage, as Lydia (Dawn Olivieri) goes in search for the truth. Greg Grunberg, Hayde...

By Jennifer Thomas This was actually a fairly disappointing night overall. Not that anyone (minus Molly and Nathan) were bad, but no dance was spectacular. When Season 6 of "So You Think You Can Dance" started, this did seem to be one of the strongest groups they've ever had (and they probably still are), but th...

By Jennifer Thomas Samuel (Robert Knepper) learns just how powerful he can become and takes dangerous measures to reach his full potential. Meanwhile, as Tracy (Ali Larter) begins to lose control of her ability, one of her own comes in harms way. Elsewhere, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) continues his battle with M...

By Jennifer Thomas Claire (Hayden Panettiere) is determined to get to the bottom of the Sorority Rush attacks on her own, until H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) intervenes only to realize he may be the source of her troubles. Meanwhile, Peter's (Milo Ventimiglia) new ability is a perfect fit for his job and gives him the op...

By Jennifer Thomas SUPERNATURAL -- "The Real Ghostbusters" Super-fan Becky (guest star Emily Perkins) tricks Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) into attending a "Supernatural" fan convention, complete with fans dressed up as Sam and Dean. Friday, November 13

By Jennifer Thomas Mollee and Nathan bumped Pauline and Brandon off the thrown for cutest couple. I just wanted to squeeze the heck out of both of them. Seriously, these two should probably sign up to make whatever comes after "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights." Spunky Mollee was made for disco, and Nathan was righ...

By Jennifer Thomas When Hiro (Masi Oka) travels three years into the past, he has a second chance to save Charlie (Jayma Mays) from the hands of Sylar (Zachary Quinto). However, Samuel's (Robert Knepper) presence serves to complicate Hiro's mission even further. Elsewhere, H.R.G.'s (Jack Coleman) past with h...

By Jennifer Thomas Mercy" is from creator/executive producer Liz Heldens (NBC's "Friday Night Lights"), executive producers Gretchen Berg & Aaron Harberts ("Pushing Daisies") and Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun. The new medical drama concerns the lives of the people who work at Mercy Hospital seen thr...

By Jennifer Thomas Under Samuel's (Robert Knepper) guidance, Sylar (Zachary Quinto) starts on a path to rediscover his true identity. Hiro (Masi Oka) helps Emma (Deanne Bray) accept and understand the great possibilities that go along with having an ability. Meanwhile, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) enlists...

By Jennifer Thomas Samuel (Robert Knepper) prepares for new additions to his family, while Lydia (Dawn Olivieri) warns him of the consequences. Claire (Hayden Panettiere) discovers that her roommate Gretchen (guest star Madeline Zima) may have a hidden agenda. Meanwhile, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) find...

By Jennifer Thomas As Hiro's (Masi Oka) life continues to hang in the balance, he distracts himself with saving the lives of others. Meanwhile, Angela (Cristine Rose) tries to help the new "Nathan" (Adrian Pasdar) remember his past, at the risk of his remembering too much. Elsewhere, Tracy (Ali Larter) is de...

By Jennifer Thomas Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) faces unexpected consequences for his heroic acts and encounters a reluctant new hero (guest star Deanne Bray). As Claire (Hayden Panettiere) continues to adjust to college life, she must figure out how to deal with her ability having been revealed. Meanwhile,...

By Jennifer Thomas Volume Five: Redemption": Claire (Hayden Panettiere) struggles with adjusting to her new life in college when a mysterious death thrusts her into the spotlight once again. Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson Lee) continue their quest to help people by promoting their abilities. Angel...

By Jennifer Thomas Heroes," "Southland" "Parks and Recreation" and six more episodes of "Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday" will be back on the NBC schedule in 2009-2010. Previously, NBC announced they were renewing "The Office," "30 Rock," "The Biggest Loser," "The...

By Jennifer Thomas Here's the question: Can "Heroes" survive without Sylar? So far, they haven't really come up with convincing bad guy. Arthur Petrelli was dull, and Danko was too easily played to be the ultimate baddie. The answer is no. Sylar is integral to "Heroes," even though they should find better ways...

By Jennifer Thomas Sylar has taken some detours over the past three seasons of "Heroes" from his singular desire to maim, kill and can opener a few heads to steal powers (there was Elle and Luke and that brief alliance with HRG) , but in "I Am Sylar," he faced his biggest challenge yet -- himself. Or more accurate...

By Jennifer Thomas Sylar (Zachary Quinto) continues his unusual partnership and begins to have an unexpected identity crisis. Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson Lee) take measures toward bringing down Building 26. Meanwhile, Matt's (Greg Grunberg) new found fatherhood changes his priorities. Elsewh...

By Jennifer Thomas The Ando and Hiro antics with baby Matt Parkman that began in "Cold Snap" are really working. (As long as the "Heroes" creators don't beat the Two Japanese Men and a Baby thing to death.) Ando and Hiro have always been the show's conscience, heart and humor. Hiro is the purest form the super-pow...

By Jennifer Thomas Going up after the best episode this season, "Cold Snap," is no easy task. "Into Asylum" wasn't an exciting episode, but it did delve a bit more into character development -- something sorely lacking in "Heroes" in the last couple of seasons. Characters like Nathan and Angela Petrelli, lon...

By Jennifer Thomas Now that Nathan's (Adrian Pasdar) ability has been revealed and he has lost control of his operation, he and Claire (Hayden Panettiere) go into hiding in Mexico. With Emile Danko (guest star Zeljko Ivanek) now in control of the government operation, his plan to destroy everyone with abil...

By Jennifer Thomas Rebel's identity is revealed with disastrous results. HRG (Jack Coleman) convinces Emile Danko to release Tracy (Ali Larter) from "Building 26," in hopes that she will lead them to "Rebel." As Angela (Cristine Rose) evades capture, she turns to an old friend (Swoosie Kurtz) for help. In Lo...

By Jennifer Thomas Lawrence has loved working with the "Heroes" cast, especially Gilsig, Hayden Panettiere and Ashley Crow. Fans will say, 'Heroes' is back. This season, everyone's saying 'Lost' is great, 'Lost is back,' all's forgiven," he said. "'Heroes' is just a TV show, but it's a really good one."

By Jennifer Thomas So getting back to the newly improved Sandra Bennet. All these years, we've wondered how someone could live with HRG/Noah (Jack Coleman) on a daily basis and yet remain unaware about all the covert activities going on around her. Finally, Sandra got a chance to show she's learned a few trick...

By Jennifer Thomas After receiving a tip from Rebel, Matt (Greg Grunberg) and Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) race to Building 26 to rescue Daphne and recover files that will expose the governments plans for those with abilities. Claire (Hayden Panettiere) finds help from an unlikely source in smuggling Alex (J...

By Jennifer Thomas Surprisingly, it was Parkman, Mohinder and Peter who roofied Noah. Jack Coleman is one of the consistently great things about "Heroes." Sure Noah's constant allegiance switching has some unpleasant whiplash side effects, but Coleman always delivers. (And if you're wondering what happ...

By Jennifer Thomas Spoilers ahead if you haven't watched the "Lost" episode, "This Place is Death.") One thing you can say about "Lost" is the characters always get an amazing send-off. Up until tonight's episode, I thought Charlotte (Rebecca Mader) was underused...

By Jennifer Thomas I love that Ando and Hiro still call Daphne nemesis. It's less great that everyone still calls Claire the cheerleader. She hasn't so much as done spirit fingers in months. Ando (James Kyson Lee) is looking especially buff these days. Next up on "Heroes" -- "Building 26"

By Jennifer Thomas Following a chain of unexpected events, the heroes are on the run from their latest adversary and one of their own, Nathan Petrelli (Adrian Pasdar). After Matt (Greg Grunberg) paints a series of prophetic images, the tragic fate of someone close to him is revealed. Sylar (Zachary Quinto) c...

By Jennifer Thomas When we last left Heroes, Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) had gone all Benedict Arnold and had turned in his former super pals to the President. In "Clear and Present Danger," the heroes are trying to live "normal lives" months after the explosions at Primatech and Pinehurst. Now powerless, Hiro (M...

By Jennifer Thomas The standoff between Sylar (Zachary Quinto), HRG (Jack Coleman), Claire (Hayden Panettiere), Meredith (Jessalyn Gilsig) and Angela (Christine Rose) wasn't as spectacular as it good have been, but it wasn't half-bad. Although why did Meredith need a gun? The woman can shoot fireballs...

By Jennifer Thomas For a minute during "The Eclipse: Part 2," it was like the old "Heroes" again -- that minute was when Hiro (Masi Oka) showed up to break up the party going with Sylar (Zachary Quinto), Elle (Kristen Bell) Claire (Hayden Panettiere), HRG (Jack Coleman) and Claire's mom, Sandra. When he put hi...

By Jennifer Thomas It's Coming" and that's a good thing because what's coming sounds like what will finally be a satisfactory showdown in the Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 episodes, "Eclipse I and II." Turns out tonight's episode simply built up to that point, setting up the sides: some with the Company and Angela Petrelli...

By Jennifer Thomas The next new episode, "Villains" on Nov. 10, sounds promising with Hiro going back to the days before Arthur Petrelli "died" to see how and why he started Pinehearst and decided to strike out against Angela. Do you think it's a good idea to see the heroes before they had powers? They've alread...

By Jennifer Thomas Elle (Kristen Bell) returns with some surprising news for Claire's family. (And there will be a catfight with Claire.) Nathan and Tracy battle a very monstrous-looking Suresh. Angela Petrelli is back in the game and trying to convince Sylar to help save Peter.

By Jennifer Thomas Meanwhile, NBC is sending a different message to "Heroes," with the firing of two of its main writers. Do you watch "Kath and Kim"? Did you watch the "The Ex List"? And what effect, if any, do you think the firing of the "Heroes" writers will have?

 IL - Was that an admission from creator Tim Kring that he won't subject us to Hiro in old world Japan again? Hope so. Even before Sylar became invincible, ...