Comments on: 3.19 “Shades of Gray” http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/ Episode reviews and more for the hit NBC show, Heroes! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:43:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Otto http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1221 Otto Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:20:26 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1221 <em>"I’ve always wanted closure on Heidi."</em> Yeah, me too, although more for Nathan's sake than for Heidi's, because the implication is that Heidi just moved on. There was a deleted scene from 2.08 where Nathan flipped out at Heidi and the kids for a moment, and between that, the alcohol problem and Angela's revelation about the "dark secret in the Petrelli family," Heidi seems to have more or less given up and walked away. In the show's chronology, it hasn't been <em>that</em> long since Nathan was burned and shot, but you'd think Heidi would have at least called. I'd like to nominate Jessica in the Forgotten Characters category. That whole arc is done, but I would have liked to find out more about who Jessica was and what exactly happened to her and to Niki. “I’ve always wanted closure on Heidi.”

Yeah, me too, although more for Nathan’s sake than for Heidi’s, because the implication is that Heidi just moved on. There was a deleted scene from 2.08 where Nathan flipped out at Heidi and the kids for a moment, and between that, the alcohol problem and Angela’s revelation about the “dark secret in the Petrelli family,” Heidi seems to have more or less given up and walked away. In the show’s chronology, it hasn’t been that long since Nathan was burned and shot, but you’d think Heidi would have at least called.

I’d like to nominate Jessica in the Forgotten Characters category. That whole arc is done, but I would have liked to find out more about who Jessica was and what exactly happened to her and to Niki.

]]> By: Leigh http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1218 Leigh Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:34:35 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1218 Zack was cut simply because Claire moved away from Odessa and because he wasn't needed in the story anymore. One less actor for them to pay really. It's all about money for a show like Heroes that has such an expensive budget. As for Claude, I know that the actor is a very busy guy and they probably couldn't work out sceduling. Coming back for a short cameo would rock though. Monica was dumped with the rest of the New Orleans stroy, which is a drag. As much as I thought the New Orleans plot was a bit out of place in season 2, Monica's character was interesting. Besides, I have have a feeling that if Micah really is Rebel (which I'm all but sure he is) we may see Monica in a short scene or at least mentioned. Speaking of lost exes for a moment, I've always wanted closure on Heidi. I know it'll probably never happen, but just a passing reference in dialogue would suit me! It's a bit pathetic that if you didn't watch deleted scenes you wouldn't even know what Simon and Monty's names were. Zack was cut simply because Claire moved away from Odessa and because he wasn’t needed in the story anymore. One less actor for them to pay really. It’s all about money for a show like Heroes that has such an expensive budget.

As for Claude, I know that the actor is a very busy guy and they probably couldn’t work out sceduling. Coming back for a short cameo would rock though.

Monica was dumped with the rest of the New Orleans stroy, which is a drag. As much as I thought the New Orleans plot was a bit out of place in season 2, Monica’s character was interesting. Besides, I have have a feeling that if Micah really is Rebel (which I’m all but sure he is) we may see Monica in a short scene or at least mentioned.

Speaking of lost exes for a moment, I’ve always wanted closure on Heidi. I know it’ll probably never happen, but just a passing reference in dialogue would suit me! It’s a bit pathetic that if you didn’t watch deleted scenes you wouldn’t even know what Simon and Monty’s names were.

]]> By: Laura http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1209 Laura Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:36:55 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1209 Oh yeah, me too. Danko is ticking me off tremendously. He's one of those characters that you love for their depth and well-developed characterization, but he's also one of those characters you just want to shove under a bus. Oh yeah, me too. Danko is ticking me off tremendously. He’s one of those characters that you love for their depth and well-developed characterization, but he’s also one of those characters you just want to shove under a bus.

]]> By: Laura http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1208 Laura Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:33:13 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1208 Yeesh, learn how to spell! Yeesh, learn how to spell!

]]> By: Laura http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1207 Laura Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:31:39 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1207 I totally agree with just about everything... Except your opinions on potential of the baby Parkman storyline. After all, it brings back a lot of questions that were left hanging. Whatever happened between Matt and Janice after Kirby Plaza? Was the baby really from the affair? And now, it looks like we're about to get some answers. I hate it when characters just drop off the face of the earth on this show. After all, some of my favorite supporting characters (Zack, Claude, Monica) have simply disappeared, with no way to tie up the loose ends in their storylines. Even though I detested Parkman's ex, I would still like to get a sense of closure for her character. Plus, of course, the baby is adorable, unlike just about every other baby you see on TV. I totally agree with just about everything…

Except your opinions on potential of the baby Parkman storyline. After all, it brings back a lot of questions that were left hanging. Whatever happened between Matt and Janice after Kirby Plaza? Was the baby really from the affair? And now, it looks like we’re about to get some answers.

I hate it when characters just drop off the face of the earth on this show. After all, some of my favorite supporting characters (Zack, Claude, Monica) have simply disappeared, with no way to tie up the loose ends in their storylines. Even though I detested Parkman’s ex, I would still like to get a sense of closure for her character.

Plus, of course, the baby is adorable, unlike just about every other baby you see on TV.

]]> By: Otto http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1206 Otto Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:47:00 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1206 Hiro mentioned saving Matt from "mortal danger," but he got through the scene without using the words "destiny," "fate" or "hero," which I guess is progress. I also liked that he led the way into the house, as opposed to sending Ando into mortal danger and bringing up the rear with a stick of bread. Hiro mentioned saving Matt from “mortal danger,” but he got through the scene without using the words “destiny,” “fate” or “hero,” which I guess is progress. I also liked that he led the way into the house, as opposed to sending Ando into mortal danger and bringing up the rear with a stick of bread.

]]> By: Myrystyr http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1203 Myrystyr Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:15:37 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1203 Would you believe episode 3.14 still hasn't aired down here yet? Thanks for keeping me up to date. Would you believe episode 3.14 still hasn’t aired down here yet?

Thanks for keeping me up to date.

]]> By: Daniel P http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 Daniel P Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:31:38 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1198 Oh, and I'd like to note that Hiro seems much more manageable this time. Granted, it was a short scene, but he was acting more like a hero. Or rather, talking more like one. Instead of "we must save Matt Parkman, because it's my destiny, and I'm an immature jerkface who is more in love with the glamor of being a hero than being an actual hero", we only have "we must save Matt Parkman". So it's a step up. Fuller's influence? I think so. Oh, and I’d like to note that Hiro seems much more manageable this time. Granted, it was a short scene, but he was acting more like a hero. Or rather, talking more like one. Instead of “we must save Matt Parkman, because it’s my destiny, and I’m an immature jerkface who is more in love with the glamor of being a hero than being an actual hero”, we only have “we must save Matt Parkman”. So it’s a step up. Fuller’s influence? I think so.

]]> By: Daniel P http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1197 Daniel P Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:25:46 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1197 I agree with Leigh. I hope to see that award doled out just like the Dumb As award. Although, given its namesake, it'll be tough to match the criteria. I agree with Leigh. I hope to see that award doled out just like the Dumb As award. Although, given its namesake, it’ll be tough to match the criteria.

]]> By: Leigh http://www.herosite.net/blog/2009/03/12/319-shades-of-gray/comment-page-1/#comment-1196 Leigh Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:56:11 +0000 http://www.herosite.net/blog/?p=382#comment-1196 Yes! Make an Awesome As Angela Award for when a character actually does something cool! Yes! Make an Awesome As Angela Award for when a character actually does something cool!

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