Heroes: Returns
As an obeisance to the gods of Returning–since I am already waiting for the return of Heroes in April–I write this week about all the returns that our season-ender gave us:
1. The return of some memory
Mr. Bennet cleverly told his wife before he left that he had sent Claire away for her own safety, and that if he went looking for her, she should stop him. She faithfully complied, showing a much more intelligent side than we’ve seen in then past.
But then we saw a completely different side; to wit, an impersonation of Mrs. Bennet by the newly introduced mimic character. Mr. Bennet got caught, and it looks like he’s going to be in some serious trouble.
2. The return of Simone Deveaux…
…but not really. This was the mimic at work again. Taunting poor Isaac with a double of the woman he loved, which is perhaps part of what caused…
3. The return of heroin
For Isaac once again descends into the depths of drug addiction this week as he paints the death of another hero.
4. The return of Jessica
The kinder, gentler alter-ego manages to sneak out a bit this week. She warns her husband, D.L., that something isn’t right, and she keeps control long enough to warn Nathan Petrelli that Linderman knows everything.
We finally meet Linderman this week, played by prolific actor Malcolm McDowell, who–trivia you’ll only find here–played as Roarke on a Fantasy Island (the newer series, not the old one) episode entitled none other than… “Heroes!”
5. The return of the sword
In one of the earliest episodes we see future-Hiro with a mythical sword. Now, that foreshadowing has finally come to pass. And with it, we see the return of Hiro’s powers! But he would have been hard-pressed to get his hands on the sword if not for …
6. The return of Ando!
Yes, Hiro’s friend would not abandon him, even when Hiro asked it. Instead, the wise Ando became a guard at Linderman’s casino, knowing it was only a matter of time until Hiro set off an alarm. To escape, Hiro uses his rediscovered powers and takes us Back to the Future!
7. The return of the Future
…only this time, there’s no Michael J. Fox. Instead, we see a bleak, post-bomb New York. Is it too late for Hiro and the rest to prevent this tragedy? Perhaps, for we have also seen…
8. The return of Sylar!
Much like his father, Mohinder was smart enough to suss out Sylar, but too obsessed to watch him closely enough. Sylar used some vestige of his power to turn off the curare IV drip, thereby unparalyzing himself and his powers. He then pinned Mohinder bloodily and dramatically to the ceiling, where he was able to whisper a single-word warning to Peter Petrelli as he entered the apartment.
I, like the show, will leave you hanging with the incredibly tense face-off between Sylar and Peter, with blood dripping from Peter’s head as Sylar’s psychic saw blade whirs away.
(Unlike the show, however, I will be back next week, with reviews on more of the avalanche of material they’re providing at the website with the online graphic novel and more!)
