However, I’m curious why your play-by-play started with Mohinder, and skipped over what was probably my favorite scene this season. The initial fight between Peter and Hero was well-coreographed, and I loved the way Hiro was able to use teleportation and minor time-displacement both offensively and defensively in an enclosed space, all while maintaining stopped time - I mean, wow. It shows how far both Hiro and Peter have come in controlling thier powers. Pluse, thier dialogue while fighting resolved a lot of the questions you left at the end of last week’s blog.

That’s a very interesting point which also leads me to believe she was not the one to have Nathan shot. She would not have known about Nathan planning to expose them unless she was watching the surveillance camera in the vault.

On the other hand, if her power is something that would have informed her of that, then maybe she did have something to do with it. But, I don’t think so, it seemed more like someone was just informing her of what was done.

Great review, certainly hitting on some major points (plotholes?). You and I keep going back and forth with the ‘Back to the Future’ school of thought regarding the time-space continuum. They really did shape our understanding moreso than H.G. Wells. Anyway, where is Caitlin? Does she cease to exist? Is she still in 2008 but now just within the new timeline? She cannot just reappear in Montreal or Ireland. Peter didn’t seem too worried at the end.

Speaking of Peter, he was very inconsistent this episode. One moment he’s fighting to save the woman he loves, but the next, just happy destroying the virus and taking time to set up a press conference! Go get her Peter! He was also easily pulled back and forth by Adam and then quickly convinced by Nathan. His train of thoughts did not seem to flow well and did not sit well with me. Then he was choking Hiro..I did not think that Peter was doing Hiro a favor not to get sliced up. TK him out of the way, but dont hold him up the wall choking the life out of him.

Looks like Niki is gone but potentially could have found another way out (ala Chloe in the exploding house at the end of Smallville Season 3). As much as I hope Nathan will survive, the blood-saving has already been used a bit too much. He was the words of wisdom and guidance to Peter..his mother cannot be the one he turns to. Or perhaps Angela will help trasform Peter into the next villain!! Never hurts to speculate between seasons/volumes.

I cannot believe Maya survived and Niki died. What a bad story move. Maya’s storyline is just extra, unneccesary fluff, but Niki was a connection to Nathan, Micah, the New Orleans crew, the Company. It’s unfortunate that her duel personality (didnt seem a super power to me) was never explained more, but her character wasnt very well written. Ali Larter knocked it out of the park and did the best with marginal storylines for her character. It’s sad to see her go.

I wonder if Peter gets a little darker, more vengeful after Nathan’s death, as Hiro went dark after Ando died (see: Five Years Gone).

Many loose ends should be tied up next Volume and I hope they allow the viewers to feel more connected to the next storyline.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you, Otto, and everyone else. Looking forward to the Next Volume.

A few points, though.

I don’t believe Claire’s being selfish at all in this instance. I mean, will exposing herself really have any negative effects on Lyle and Sandra save for being separated from Claire? She’s not related to them by blood, so I think only Claire would face any real trouble from the public. And that would be something of a punishment for letting the Company find them in the first place.

I think it’s wonderful that you’ve come to like Elle. Although, I haven’t grown to hate her–heck, I love her even more for the complexities in her character.

Locking Claire up was probably the kind of decision Bob would ultimately have made if she got too out of hand. But Noah’s deal was what saved them.

If I recall, there was some explanation that phasing did not work on heavy metals. Of course, it would’ve been nice if we got an explanation on that. Still, forcing open the vault has its advantages. I mean, they didn’t know what could happen, so it’d be best to have a clear entrance and exit.

On the issue of the Nathan-Hiro continuity: there is an actual grapevine from which Hiro could’ve learned about Nathan’s heroism. Kaito must’ve known about what went down at Kirby Plaza, who in turn could’ve informed Ando, and he would explain everything to Hiro.

The thing that was a problem for Niki and Monica wasn’t that the beam was obstructing their direct pathway, it was that it was leaning against the door and keeping it closed shut.

I’m absolutely sure that Niki’s going to make it into next season, but Nathan’s still up in the air.

Happy Holidays.

Ps: Sorry if my english is bad, I come from Austria

Part of what makes the Heroes experience more than just another television show for me is the extras. Those extras include the Heroes 360 experience and Craig’s wonderful Herosite. They also include your blog. I don’t know what percentage of your time goes into putting this bit of weekly prose together, but whatever it is, it is one of my weekly highlights - and for that I want to thank you very much.

I’d write someone, somewhere, and tell them you deserve a raise, but something tells me that another ten percent of free is still free. In any case, your time and thoughts are much appreciated.

Have a wonderful holiday!