I will spare you all the obvious cutesy Thanksgiving references in my review of this episode of Heroes. You can tell me how thankful you are in the comments (Damn it! I was so close).
With that out of the way, I have to say that there were some great moments in this episode and some really bad moments too. If you ask me, it was a whole lot more like a Halloween episode with its tricks and treats. Here’s a rundown of the things that I liked and didn’t like in this holiday-themed episode.
Things that I liked:
- The super awkward Bennett family Thanksgiving: I’m sure that more than one person has wanted to slit their wrists at their family holiday table, but only someone like Claire could actually go through with it. Perhaps a little morbid, but it was a pretty funny.
- Sylar heckling Angela: She really does push the envelope, doesn’t she? I loved the moment when Sylar taunted her, calling her evil incarnate.
- Learning more about Samuel: The more we find out, the more evil this guy turns out to be. I’ve been enjoying the action around the carnival lately, and discovering that Samuel was behind the death of his brother was a nice moment. I also liked the turn that involved Edgar getting blamed for the murder and having to flee. I’m sure that we haven’t seen the last of him.
Things I hated:
- Hiro having his mind wiped: Really? Again? I don’t think there’s anything else to say about that.
- The boring Patrellis: Luckily Sylar crashed their Thanksgiving dinner, but before he arrived it was more tiresome Patrelli drama.
- Claire’s drama: Seriously, I’ve had enough of Claire’s whining about a normal life. It’s been four years now, and I’m just about done with it. If her predictable little trip to the carnival doesn’t knock this attitude problem out of her, I think I’m going to be done with Claire.
What did you think of this episode? What did you love and hate about it?
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Clacked by Bob Degon
on Nov 23, 2009 @ 21:44 EST5EDT
Yes, finally an episode this season that I liked a lot. I love Zachary Quinto. I would watch any show built around him.
Normally, I don’t like the Patrelli story lines but tonight’s was so good. Why? Sylar said it, no spewing of hope, love and harmony. It was cool to see the powers he still has, especially the “puppet master” powers. Although, I could have sworn he lost those the first time he lost his powers and wound up in Mexico but I could be wrong. It will be interesting to see how Sylar pushes Nathan out. I even forgot how much I missed nasty Nathan from the first and second season as opposed to nice, sweet Nathan from last two volumes.
I also really liked the Samuel story line too. I figured after last week that he is the one that killed Joseph. He is really showing that he is a crack pot however. I am so glad that Hiro is there. I hope he gets Charlie back soon though. I got tired of him whining about it. I also hope this isn’t the last time we see Ray Park’s character. I am even starting to like “painted lady” as Hiro called her.
I have to say though. I still am not a fan of Claire, never have been. I like Noah but not Claire, she just seems so young.
Hope the writers can continue on ths track (crossing fingers)
I actually loved the entire episode, even the Hiro and Peter/Sylar parts. It was astonishing, and probably not due to be repeated next week.
As always, the Bennett part was more interesting than the Petrelli (“e,” not “a”) story. After so often having to sacrifice for the greater good, it was nice to see HRG be a little petty for once. I even liked Lauren’s dynamic with the family, although I thought Tracy would have fit into that part better. And his inviting Gretchen to Thanksgiving for Claire’s sake was actually touching.
Not a fan of Sylar’s season 1 personality resurfacing yet again. Along with Hiro, I wouldn’t mind the characters so much if they ever grew or learned anything.
Speaking of not learning, it was nice to see that after Daddy warned her about how dangerous Samuel’s people were, the first thing Claire did was drag her eminently slaughterable, non-powered friend along when going to visit them.