Heroes: S2 Expectations and Thoughts

[rogueslayer452]

One more week until season two of Heroes premieres people, the anticipation is frakking killing me. With this, I've been thinking...which may actually be overthinking about certain things but nonetheless, this is what happens when I read too much threads about my favorite fandoms. For a time while avoiding spoilers I'd been reading upon other's reactions and reacting to their reactions, which I realized wasn't the smartest thing to do so I stopped. So in short, I've come up with some small thoughts and expectations for the second chapter begins.

None are spoilerish, except perhaps a few rumored/theorized things but not really big, so other than that I've remained spoiler-free and continue to do so. Even if I desperately want to look at something, I want to be surprised for the new season. It's more exciting that way.


To be clear, I'm not concerned over the new characters. Once we're introduced to them then I'll be making comments, but otherwise I'm focused on who we already know and who I actually care about.

Regarding Sylar's storyline, I know that we're going to see a totally different side to him this season. There's been ideas/rumors/theories that he might join up with the other Specials due to another Big Bad that's even more dangerous and will pose as a potential threat to Sylar, eventually becoming a competition. There's also been rumors about a certain new character that we'll meet that'll have Sylar become part of their mission. Whatever it is, I'm excited but nervous of what they'll do with his character in general. I don't want them to turn Sylar into a Spike (i.e. completely badass then softened/watered down into nothing but a harmless puppy); I kind of want Sylar to still be a threat to the Specials, but explored in a different light than what we've seen. Which is their intention, considering that he is now a regular on the show. I don't want his evil side to be stripped down, but I also want a more thorough exploration over his character, possibly dig deeper into his psyche. Plus, judging from the preview clip that's been released he's definitely not fluffed up and anticipates wanting to play with a "shiny new toy", so his evil tendencies aren't gone.

Since this will be focusing on the older generation and their part in the story, hopefully we might get a glimpse of his homelife, his father and whether he had any abilities that he'd inherited, giving some insight to what path Sylar may take. Also, I want more Gabriel scenes. I know that after "The Hard Part" any sort of redemption of Gabriel has been shot down, but flashback episodes can be good, or dream sequences even.

But what I'm more anticipating is the explanation of how he acquires the abilities of others, which had been the biggest mystery from last season. The ongoing joke was that Sylar was eating their brains, which isn't very plausible in itself really. Though it had been confirmed this will be explained in the first few episodes of the new season, and I can't wait for that.

Another thing I'm looking forward to is Mohinder's role this time around. I've grown quite fond of him since the beginning almost to a point of obsession but that's for another post altogether, and I'm curious as how they're going to go about his character's development. Obviously as seen in the previews that Mohinder is teaching inside a classroom (dressed in a snazzy suit, map behind him much like what we'd seen in the pilot episode), which suggests he's back to being a professor and probably providing his findings based on his father's research which has now has more evidence to go on. He certainly isn't done with locating everyone on the list, so what will become of him? Will the university reject these ideas and theories as plain mumbojumbo much like they did with his father? I still want Mohinder to be the moral compass of the series, with the voiceovers and the only individual to connect all the Specials together much like in the first season.

I kind of want him to go all Indiana Jones, y'know? Not that he wasn't before, as some have made that comparisons as his occupation and mission which are very Indiana Jones-esque in certain ways. I want him to be more rugged, getting down and dirty with his dedication on proving his father's theories, chasing after people with powers and such. That would be really awesome. But that's just my wishful thinking of possibly seeing him being all dirty, hot and sweaty in a wifebeater like he was in the first season (yes, shallow moment for wanting to see the hot prettiness, so sue me!)

I also read there might be more revealed about his family, more specifically his deceased sister, Shanti. I'm not sure I want to believe the rumors about that, or whether that news is old or whatever. But again, it's about the "generations" this season so who knows? Either way, more Mohinder is good enough for me.

There's Claire and Mr. Bennet, supposedly returning to a relatively normal life. I've read some comments concerning why Claire wants to return to a normal life when she finally had accepted her calling, that she was special. My sister and I were discussing this the other night while "How To Stop An Exploding Man" was airing on NBC, and we've concluded that she could do both. Obviously she can't just walk around going "la, la, la! My indestructibility, let me show you it!", and it wouldn't seem fair that she would go off without her family on a mission to recruit others with abilities. Claire has shown that she can lead a normal life on the outside while keeping her ability hidden from the world. Besides, now she knows she's not alone and doesn't need to feel that she is anymore, so that boosts her confidence. There's also the issue with her new boyfriend this season, West, who does have an ability also and dare I say it, she goes after those that are just like her biological father? If my reading of what his power is correctly. My expectations for Claire this season are quite simple: continue being adorable, and continue being awesome. That is all.

Curiosity has gotten the better of me as to what role Kristen Bell is going to play. Is she going to be on the good side or the bad side? Is she working with the Specials or against them? Is she the prime victim on Sylar's list as opposed to Claire somehow? I know she has a power, and is possibly connected to the past of one of the main characters, otherwise I know nothing else in regards to her involvement.

I'm also curious as what the new tagline for the first-half of the season is going to be. Last time it was "Save the Cheerleader, Save the World", then it was "Are You On The List?" and finally "How Do You Stop An Exploding Man?" One of the reasons why this show is so different is because of these taglines, which may seem hokey at the time but that's because it's pretty vague until a certain point in the story where it all comes together; like with "STCSTW" people were confused, but in the end it made perfect sense. I wonder if we'll have the same schtick this go around.


That's about it for now. There may be more coming soon, especially after the second season premiere because questions and theories? Always a good thing to write/converse about.

Comments

[jirucloud.livejournal.com]

wait a sec... west?? was he the one with the video camera? what are his powers??? *flails*

ooh~ more mohinder! but, shanti? I kind of want to know more about her and about that boy with the soccer ball... Heroes: India Edition would just be awesome in itself... Mohinder should just have his own show where he was saying cool voice-over stuff all the time and Sylar could be there too so we could watch it together ^.^

oh, do you think Claire will die her hair brown for her new 'normal' bit like she did in that one episode where she had run away?

Also, wouldn't it be cool if Sylar's parents knew Mohinder's??? Or they met once? you know how they love the small-world complex on this show, lol.

I don't want Sylar to be part of the team... thats so lame, and I don't want him to be all boring and not-strong either... hmm... I hope they do something cool with him ^.^

Okay, so Heroes comes on next week? Monday? 9pm? Gah! Its so soon! We'll definitely have to talk about it all afterwards more! ♥

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

The boy with the videocamera was named Zach at Claire's old school. He's not there anymore because the actor is on another show. West is an entirely different character introduced and will become Claire's boyfriend (or is already, since S2 starts four months after the events of the finale).

I don't know about the Shanti business, it could be nothing from what I've read. But I would like to know more about her and what her power supposedly was, or more importantly how the disease/illness she had came about and if it might pose a threat. The boy with the soccor ball was named Sanjog Iyer, who had the ability of dream manipulation. He was only featured in those two episodes which were highly important for Mohinder to figure out which path he should choose. Although Mohinder could encounter more Specials in India, you never know. Hee, Heroes: India Edition would be sweet. More Mohinder, all the time baby! ;D

I don't think Claire will dye her hair. That was only for the possible Dark Future, where everyone became bitter and cynical, and it was merely to disguise her appearance in case anyone was looking for her. This time, I think Claire will get into the action instead of staying away from it. At least, I hope so.

Oh, the Gray family knowing the Suresh family? Well, anything's possible. Though there are some discusses that perhaps Sylar and Peter are relatives of some kind. Since anyone can become a Petrelli, it seems *cough*Peter&Claire*cough*.

Sylar joining becoming part of the good guys? Not likely. However, reluctnatly teaming up with a character or two for warding off someone he doesn't like, that's believable. Especially if he uses that to his advantage, like when he teamed up with Mohinder posing as "Zane Taylor", he acted as though he was helping to find the other people with abilities, which he was, only to steal their powers. I don't think Sylar would say to Peter or HRG, "Hey, I know I beat you up and all, but could we be friends until this other guy goes away?" He could potentially be working underneath them without them knowing, or working for someone else who is working for the them. It's hard to really say, but Sylar wouldn't go good unless it was absolutely necessary. He adapts to his surroundings, and if it was his only option he would do so.

Next Monday, 9:00pm. It'll be a doozy, just wait and see! I'll have a reminder for everyone on Sunday, because I know people will be so excited for it.

[jirucloud.livejournal.com]

oh okay! I haven't seen any of the previews or anything for S2 so I'm like 'wtf??' I thought Zach was interesting enough and he stuck by her... did he die and I just didn't realize it?

Maybe Sylar sneezed on her? lol, it would definitely be interesting and I would definitely like to see more of the India group! Sanjog was so cool too! He seems like he could be Mohinder's son, a bit...

well, she just didn't feel like making the effort and marrying him to get the last name, you know? lol. I still don't like how they made that connection... Paire was so cute!

That sounds more reasonable... although, someone more evil than Sylar? It doesn't sound all that realistic... and I don't want Sylar to become a henchman or be pushed to the side, either... I wonder how it'll play out? hahaha, you make him sound like a chameleon! ^.^

I'll remember... though, the series finale of my other show comes on at the same time! I guess I'll have to catch my other show when it reruns later that night, lol. And I'll probably still need the reminder, so thank you! lol.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Zach didn't die, he was just...forgotten about I guess. After all that Claire did to regain her friendship with him, the Bennet house burnt down and then everything went on from there. There was no more Claire and Zach interaction, because they focused more on the bigger aspect of the show. Which I'm upset about, I liked their friendship since the beginning. Oh well.

I'm more interested at what happened with the connection between Mohinder and Molly, because he was really maternal with her in the end of the first season. He was her protector, considering he saved her life from the blood transfusion. They were so cute together! In my mind, he adopted Molly Walker and took her back to India to live with him and they were a team in locating other Specials in the world.

I don't think it's far from plausible that there is someone worse than Sylar, considering that having Sylar being the only threat to everyone else would get old rather quick. Of course, anything Sylar-related should NEVER get old because he is hot and awesome, heh, however we need another potential baddie to up the stakes. Probably this new Big Bad could even threaten Sylar, not make him part of his team since I don't see Sylar as a henchman either. I mean, Sylar has shown himself to have a sympathetic side and shown remorse, his humanity. Perhaps this new bad guy is just pure, unadulterated evil, with no soul or humanity whatsoever. Very different from Sylar. That would be interesting to see. So yeah, it's not entirely unrealistic for another Big Bad to enter the scene -- it would be unrealistic if Sylar willingly went along with this new Big Bad. Because Sylar works his mojo alone, and is nobody's lackey.

Of course Sylar's a chameleon. Or a cockroach, see the symbolism within the show for that one. That's one of the messages of the show, of human evolution which Sylar demonstrates perfectly well. Another one of the many reasons why I love him. ♥

Don't worry, I'll certainly remind you (like you could forget though, it's Heroes for goodness sakes!) XD