Heroes: "Kindred" Episode Review

[rogueslayer452]

The Heroisms: Keep Your Friends Close, Your Enemies Closer

The season continues as Peter, still in Ireland, is preparing for a job he agreed to take in exchange for his past life that's hidden within a box (THE BOX!!). Though while still uncertain about whether he wants to know anything about who he once was, he predicts the actions of a former member of the Irish family gang and after proving himself, becomes an honorary member himself. Japan present time, Ando returns to his old job while waiting for Hiro to return, though gets an unexpected surprise inside the Kensei sword: hidden messages from Hiro from the past, as he explains his mission to his best friend and why he cannot travel back until he fulfills his duties. Hiro, even after convincing Kensei of his true path, does not and cannot go without doing what he thinks he should.

Maya and Alejandro try to find another alternative than walking to get across the border when they try to steal a car. However, Alejandro gets caught and arrested and tells Maya to go ahead without him. But Maya isn't about to leave her brother behind, so she makes the ultimate sacrifice to use her deadly powers to get him out.

Claire Bennet and HRG are secretly stepping around each other, each have their own personal secret lives they live even after promising to be open and honest about who they are. West finally shows Claire what his ability is, though has an unfortunate tale to tell Claire, which leads her to be suspicious of her own father. Meanwhile, Mohinder returns to New York as he has fully registered himself as part of the Company (secretly infiltrating it, of course) and has been issued to be working in Isaac Mendez's old loft as his own research labatory. However, he is underneath heavy survalliance by the Company. Although HRG tells him that he has nothing to worry about, Mohinder discovers one of the paintings in the loft that predicts an unfortunate fate for Mr. Bennet, which shocks the both of them. It appears that Niki will be working with Bob, a.k.a. "Mr. Midas" in helping finding a cure, as she allows Micah to stay with some relatives for a while.

Meanwhile, in a galaxy far, far away in the middle of no-freaking-where, disguised as Maui, Sylar awakens to a strange woman, once known as Candice who has changed her appearance. She apparently dragged him from Kirby Plaza and saved his life, for a lack of a better term, and patched him up. However he is powerless, and frustrated, and although Candice tries to entice him to team up with her, he has his own obligations and agenda to hold up. Leaving us to wonder what he'll do next....

The Characters: Together We're Family...Aren't We?

Claire Bennet and HRG: I love Claire and all, everyone knows this and nothing will ever change this fact, however if she starts getting reckless all due to some stupid ass boy I will blame it on corny, copout writing for her to have a boyfriend with a special ability. I would be weirded and creeped out by having a strange classmate of mine peeping through my windows, not annoyed or pissed off as she seemed. That whole scene with her yelling at him I was hoping she'd just walk off, but instead they had to do that incredibly corny flying bit. I'm sorry, but this isn't a melodramatic teen saga of girl-meets-boy, especially when the boy is a creepy douchebag who can't keep his flipping mouth shut and wants to exploit her abilities, and his, to the entire world. Besides, Claire is better than that. She deserves better than him. It also seems that my fears are possibily going to come true, that West is going to manipulate her to go against her own father, which should NEVER happen. Claire and Mr. Bennet are the father-daughter team of LOVE, and nobody should dare tear them apart.

Speaking of which, HRG better NOT motherfucking die. I knew once those words of "as long as I'm alive" left his mouth meant bad news. But just because it's in the painting doesn't mean it'll happen, yes? They can prevent the event from happening, right? He just cannot die, he cannot. I literally will have someone Sylar'd if this happens.

Mohinder Suresh. Seriously, how adorable was that scene where Molly jumped into his arms into a bearhug of cuteness? I literally squeed with joy, along with when Matt catches him in the kitchen and they have their little conversation/squabble. However I fear for Mohinder's life expectancy right now, especially while being with the Company and having them watch his every move. I LOVE his storyline this season, teaming up with Bennet, infiltrating the OWI so they can bring it down, being a badass wearing hot suits and being a smartass in the process while taking care of a child on the side, but all of this could have different outcomes. I know that his cover will be blown sooner or later, it's to be expected with joining the high stakes of such a mission. His reaction to Bob's intrusion with his research was spot-on, and I like that he's questioning about their plan to Bennet. Of course, he knew this from the moment he partnered with him, so I'm hoping he steps carefully from now on, especially since both Bob and Matt had mentioned him not getting killed in the process of his new mission. This has me biting my lip in worry. Mo can't die, he's too gorgeous to die.

But Mohinder should be cute with Molly more often, and the M&M&M domestic household should be featured more, and more unexpected alliances with other characters too. The more backup he has the better his life expectancy should be. Of course knowing our lovely Mo, he could just spike someone's drink with curare and be done with it.

Niki and Micah Sanders. They FINALLY appear in an episode, thank goodness. It was devastating to find out that DL had died, although I already knew this prior to the season premiere it's still sad. I liked that Micah wanted to stay in Vegas so he could visit his dad whenever he wanted, although Niki does whatever she can for her son, and what she wants for him is a better, normal life. Though what exactly is she up to, with calling the Company and Bob? What is she trying to cure, the virus? Is she infected? Or does she mean something else, and what do they want in return? Jessica? Gah, although I loved that we finally see Niki I kind of want to know more than what was revealed. Also, the reappearance of Jessica.

Peter Petrelli. It seems that Peter is an entirely different person from who he used to be last season. The memory-loss isn't the issue, it's more of his identification of finding himself a life that he's comfortable with, and I can understand his fear of not wanting to know where he came from or who he used to be. Although if he never takes that chance he'll never know for sure if it's a life he wanted or still wants. Though I have to admit, his storyline is getting slower, and I really wanted to yell at him OPEN THE DAMN BOX YOU FOOL!! Seriously Peter, seriously.

Maya and Alejandro. I am still intrigued with their storyline, and interested at how they're going to get across the border and find Mohinder to cure her. They're fascinating, and I love how dedicated they are to each other. Gotta love the sibling love. They are SO the Simon/River of the Heroes-verse.

West. Nope, still don't like him. All his and Claire scenes were so rushed, and him showing her that he could fly was so stupid. I'm sorry, it was, and suddenly after all that they're all cool? Nuh-uh. The only people who should've flown with Claire was either Peter or Nathan and nobody else dammit. Sorry West dude, you fail at impressing me. You're dismissed.

Hiro Nakamura and Takezo Kensei. Seeing Hiro show Kensei his destiny was sweet. He is so selflessly heroic in his own adorable way, of course now there's his other reason for staying because he wants to keep an eye on things. Especially his lingering attraction towards Yaeko; her description of Kensei, the one underneath the cherry blossoms, was actually Hiro, not the Kensei she knows. I feel horrible for Hiro, never seems to get the girl. Though I liked his methods of getting Kensei to realize his potential about becoming the hero he was destined to become, even though I know it's going to actually be Hiro who is Kensei, not Kensei being the legend he knows. At least I think that's what they're leading us towards, I can't be so positive now. Oh, and I loved Kensei calling Hiro is "conscience" in a sense, which is true. Hiro is that moral compass and does things for the good, and while I do love the companionship between the two I know there's going to be competition.

SYLAR. He is BACK BITCHES, OMGYAYS! Okay, seriously though, the previews misled its loving and adoring viewers, playing with our heads that there would be more Sylar scenes in this episode than the ones we've been seeing since before the frakking premiere. It's nice to know that my predictions were correct about the illusion!tropical setting was Candice's doing, although I still didn't like Candice posing as "Michelle". I've never been fond of Candice in the first place, actually, so different actress or not it wouldn't have changed my mind regardless. I liked that while Sylar was groggy, distracted and confused, he still maintained his level of aggravatedness and badassery. Despite Candice's failing attempts to win Sylar over through illusions of giving him "whatever he desired", all he wanted was power. Something he is without at this moment, and taking hers was his main priority. I liked that; they didn't go out-of-character with him. Him smashing her head, killing and taking her power was FTW for me. Though it makes me wonder whatever happened to him to lose his abilities, and if he'd caught the virus after all. It would make sense, add that to his deteriorating mental state through altering his DNA. There's many possibilities they can go with this, but right now I'm going back and forth with "OMGSYLAR" to "OMG he has no powers, the poor baby!" Heh. I'm twisted and deranged, I know.

The Episode: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

This episode seemed off to me, and I know I'm not the only one that thinks this. I realized it was more of the editing and style that was a major turnoff. The pacing seemed so damn slow that I kept wondering how long an hour really was, because usually I am so enthralled and captured by whatever's happening on screen to not bother thinking about where in the hour it is. The style of editing was entirely different from the normal Heroes kind of episode, the fading into the next scene wasn't exactly effective. Stylish, but not effective throughout the whole episode personally speaking.

Another thing that bothered me was how the scenes were arranged, most were cut incredibly too short when they could've been longer (ex: the M³ household, Niki and Micah, explanation for Claire and West, etc.) Everything seemed too rushed in this episode, and that's what really bugged me. Everything was so scattered throughout I was almost lost in what was happening, first we get Sylar in the very beginning before the opening title scene, and then we don't see him until like thirty minutes later. I don't know, perhaps I'm being too nitpicky but it just didn't feel like the normal Heroes episode, which is quite different and unique from other shows. I felt this tried to be new but just didn't pull it off right.

I'm hoping the next episode will be better, in terms of direction that is. I did, however, like the title matching to the theme of the show, being family. No matter it be of the good kind or bad kind, whatever shape or form, it's all about family.

The Glees and Squees!

++ The House of M (M³, MoMoMatt, M&M&M, whichever works to describe it) is the most adorablest storyline EVER this season, and I will not getting tired of saying so. The scene in the small kitchenett was so perfect to every motherfucking slasher out there, making it seem like they were a married couple without implying a single "married couple" joke once into their conversation. Mohinder's smug comebacks, Matt's concerns for him, and Molly gleefully jumping into Mo's arms into a tender, happy hug? OMG! My heart warmed with the love and adorableness of it all.

++ Mohinder/Molly hug = OMGCUTESQUEE! ♥ ♥ ♥

++ Whatever happened to Peter's memories? They're boxed in cold storage, dude. /random BSG reference

++ "Someone's crouchy when they don't get their sleep." Oh Mohinder, how I love you so.

++ SYLAR! SYLAR! SYLAR! Sylar's temper over not having his abilities anymore. Sylar smashing in Candice's head and killing her. Sylar being all confused about why Candice's illusions were all of different variations of women of "seduction" when clearing, the only thing that seduces him is BRAAAINS! And Mohinder, but that's obvious and why she didn't make herself into Mohinder I don't know. Sylar trying to use his new power, realizing it doesn't work, and wigging the fuck out. Sylar...just, Sylar. That is all.

++ The Sylar/Sylar scene was hi-larious! so he IS a frakking Cylon! I KNEW it!XD

++ I didn't like Candice, however if Sylar had to have a woman living inside his head projecting illusions to his surroundings he should have his own Six copy. How amazingly hot would they be? Sylar and his very own head!Six, now that would be something. I found Candice trying too hard to entice Sylar, whereas we all know the Six models are cold, vicious and hardcore while manipulative, cunning and seductive. Hmmm...now the plotbunnies are piling up. Six/Sylar = OTP, behind the Mylar obviously.

++ I did like that that physically showed what Candice really looked like this time, even though I already knew from the graphic novel from several months ago. Heh, and Sylar making fun of her, that was classic. Yay, she's dead! Bye-bye "Betty", a.k.a. "Candice" a.k.a. "Michelle".

++ In the words of keykook16: "I hope that whenever they meet, HRG chops off West's balls!" XD Seriously, he annoys me and it would make me JUMP WITH JOY that he either was killed off, shipped off somewhere or just disappeared forever.

++ Peter, just...look inside the motherfucking box. I don't want anymore NBC commercials going "Find out -- what's inside -- THE BOX!!" Hell, even Dean Winchester is demanding it from the Supernatural premiere last week. Just, out with the box okay? Get back to Nathan, he needs you buddy. And Claire, you have to "save the cheerleader" from the nasty stalkerish boy making a bad influence on your adorable niece this time.

++ OMG DL died? *weeps* No!

++ Observation: Ever notice that the events happening now are almost the same from the alternate future? The Bennets moved the California, just like Future!Claire had mentioned about being in hiding, HRG is working underneath the Company and I suppose if push came to shove he would, if necessary, help others stay under the radar of the OWI while having Mohinder infiltrate it from within (not exactly the same as the Dark Future, but almost). Matt had gotten his promotion, and Sylar has now stolen Candice's power of illusion. Okay, I know the events aren't exactly the same, but pretty similar to what we'd seen. And these are just the little things, too. I find it very interesting.

++ Observation V2: This season we're having less MoVO (Mohinder Voiceovers) than last season, which makes me sad. Usually he would be narrating in the beginning and end of the episode, whereas this time it's only a small fraction of the beginning and never the end. Or possibly not at all. I want my voiceovers, dammit! Mohinder's velvety voice is like porn for me.

++ Speaking of which, it was Adrian Pasdar that did the "previously on Heroes" this time. Huh, interesting, especially since he wasn't in the episode.

++ Awww, Hiro! I LOVED the idea of him writing the notes to Ando through the Kensei sword. So sweet, and incredibly clever. And he misses his father and Ando! Which makes me sad considering what happened to his father. Poor Hiro. Although, I do like that he shaped Kensei up, although it'll go into a different direction obviously. Still, hee.


Overall: It was a good episode. Not entirely great as the previous two were for the reasons already stated, but it was all right. There's many unanswered questions that need answering, and I'm anticipating next week because it deals with Molly's "boogeyman" (unless they're cheating us again, like with the Sylar promo). I love the Mohinder/Molly/Matt living situation (♥!), I love Claire even though she's getting involved with the douchebag parasite West, and hopefully she'll come to her senses and not listen to his words that are poisoning her brain. Hiro is adorable, HRG better not die, not even a little bit, Mohinder also better not die because he is love and vital to the series, and Sylar's return better have something more revealed than what this episode showed. Maya and Alejandro are pretty, and I love their storyline and mysterious yin-yang power. Either way, things are about to get pretty interesting, which is why I love this show.


How long until next Monday again?

Comments

[bitter-crimson.livejournal.com]

Word on Claire and that dumb kid. C'mon, Claire, I thought you were smarter and had better taste than that. BUT APPARENTLY NOT.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I firmly believe West is evil and is working with/is involved or has a relation to the Company and trying to manipulate and brainwash Claire. He just seems too...off for me to believe he is actually a good guy.

[morbidmuse.livejournal.com]

So, yeah, the M&M&M scene melted my heart. SO CUTE! I love that Mohinder is back to them and Matt is concerned and Molly gets ridiculously large hugs. ♥♥♥

D.L.! NO!

I'm going to have to respectfully disagree about Peter. I'm really loving his story, I didn't find it to be too slow for me, and I don't mind that he didn't open the box. Yeah, it gives NBC more time to be annoying, but I still support where they are taking his plot so far.
I don't really go crazy over Sylar like a lot of people do. But I'm incredibly happy to see him back. And I really like the new direction. I think it was very in character and am excited to see more. :D

West is just an awful character. And he is trying to bring Claire down since I don't think I've disliked her actions this much... ever. He needs to leave. Mr. Bennet should "take care of him".

Also? Your icon is adorable. :D

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

The Mohinder/Molly/Matt scenes will never NOT get old or tired of being completely and utterly adorable. I turn into a grinning idiot every time I witness it, hell even when I think about it I just start giggling like a schoolgirl. It gives me warm fuzzies. ♥

I should probably say you are right concerning Peter's storyline, though I would've figured he would've done something about the box issue or at least try to figure out what the hell is going on with him. Wouldn't anyone be completely freaked out if they'd lost their memory but had all these different abilities? Though, I guess that could be the progression of Peter's character -- he used to not have been able to control them, and now he uses those powers, much to his surprise, skillfully. I guess my only problem with his storyline for now is how it isn't moving fast enough. However it IS only the third episode right? I should probably stop complaining and just shut up and wait for something exciting to happen that'll move Peter right along, yeah? ;)

Sylar's new direction is something I'm loving, and I was so happy that Sylar was still his badass self even while his powerless. Candice was dumb to think that she could be safe around him even without abilities; he's STILL a serial killer, after all. Glad to see Sylar back on my screen, though.

Agreed. West is just manipulating Claire, and I still have a feeling it's all an evil trick to get Claire onto his side so the Company or whoever can kill HRG (which they better not!) and take Claire away. West is evil, and I will stay firmly on that until it's proven otherwise.

Hee, thanks! As soon as I saw this icon I couldn't refuse to use it. They are so adorable, I can't stand it. ♥ Plus Mohinder's smile! *swoons*

[morbidmuse.livejournal.com]

Aw, that is because they are made of all things adorable and lovely. :D

You don't have to agree with me at all. It's totally cool. Besides, I know I'm in the minority. I think I just got caught up on my flist's reactions for the episode and not a single person liked Peter's storyline. I'm definitely the minority here. And I'm okay with that. ;)

I would've figured he would've done something about the box issue or at least try to figure out what the hell is going on with him. Wouldn't anyone be completely freaked out if they'd lost their memory but had all these different abilities?
Okay, so I know I'm probably the only alive who thinks this but I still stand behind liking that he didn't open the box yet. I totally get what you are saying about trying to figure out who he is and I think that is natural to want to discover what you are missing about you. But right now, from Peter's point of view, he has a pretty sweet deal set up. He's with people that are caring for him, even if they might have had bit of a rocky start. He doesn't know anyone else in the world right now but where he is nice. I think it could be understandable to not want to disrupt that by discovering the truth. Let's say he opens the box and realizes he has family (that he doesn't remember) in NY. Great. Now how does he get to NY without any money? How does he know that the reception will be warm? He doesn't remember if he genuinely likes his family or not. He doesn't know about Nathan being so emo he can hardly exist and as long as he doesn't know, he can't feel guilty about not being there. He's doing the escape route thing where it is easier not knowing. It's easier to just slip in to this new life where he is protected and cared for (and possibly going to get laid soon) and able to enjoy himself. He doesn't even have to hide the weird abilities he can't understand and he doesn't know if that would be true at home.

I hear about his storyline not exactly moving fast. I feel the same way about Hiro being in ancient Japan. When he didn't come back I said to my roommate, "come on! he is still going to be there? come back already!" since it does feel like it has been awhile. But on the other hand, you are also right with it being the third episode. While I am incredibly excited for when Peter interacts with others again (Nathan and Claire in particular), I think they are probably going to be keeping him separate from the rest of the Heroes for awhile longer so I'm just enjoying the ride as much as I can. There is enough stuff about the episodes that has been annoying me.

Which brings me to West. He is just... he needs to go. They are not allowed to kill HRG. His totally badassery should protect him but still, attempted killings of HRG are NOT okay.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

But right now, from Peter's point of view, he has a pretty sweet deal set up. He's with people that are caring for him, even if they might have had bit of a rocky start. He doesn't know anyone else in the world right now but where he is nice. I think it could be understandable to not want to disrupt that by discovering the truth.

That actually makes sense, and is understandable especially with meeting these people unexpectedly and making a family alliance with them. It could've gone in an entirely different direction where he landed in the wrong hands, or had they been too freaked out by his strange abilities to even go near him. But it is fortunate that he's with these people, and that he's part of their clan now. Which makes me sad that he doesn't want to open the box to find out his past life and return to his family and Nathan and Claire, but I can see where he would feel safer not knowing.

I guess I'm going to have to see where all this leads. I had forgotten that the Heroes timeline isn't like weeks to months as we think, these three episodes are all taken place within three days or less, depending. Which is probably why I think his storyline is moving so slow, because we wait a whole freaking week just to get more of where he's going. Heh.

Dude, even threatening attempts to kill off HRG is not okay. HRG is made of pure awesome and if anyone tries anything, I'll bitchslap and skullcap their ass from here to next Monday. Seriously.

[morbidmuse.livejournal.com]

Yeah, don't get me wrong, I'm totally psyched for when he does return to America. For some reason, in my head I see him encountering Mohinder first and that could be fun. And then eventually getting back to seeing Claire and Nathan. It will be glorious and I'm super excited for it. But I can also wait a bit.

That's true. It is really easy to forget that though. How fast things move for the characters in the show. Also, it makes me like Claire/West even less which wasn't something I had really been hoping for.

[alexwhitman25.livejournal.com]

I love Claire and all, everyone knows this and nothing will ever change this fact, however if she starts getting reckless all due to some stupid ass boy I will blame it on corny, copout writing for her to have a boyfriend with a special ability. I would be weirded and creeped out by having a strange classmate of mine peeping through my windows, not annoyed or pissed off as she seemed. That whole scene with her yelling at him I was hoping she'd just walk off, but instead they had to do that incredibly corny flying bit. I'm sorry, but this isn't a melodramatic teen saga of girl-meets-boy, especially when the boy is a creepy douchebag who can't keep his flipping mouth shut and wants to exploit her abilities, and his, to the entire world. Besides, Claire is better than that. She deserves better than him. It also seems that my fears are possibily going to come true, that West is going to manipulate her to go against her own father, which should NEVER happen. Claire and Mr. Bennet are the father-daughter team of LOVE, and nobody should dare tear them apart.
So much WORD to everything you said. And the actor doesn't seem all that great.

It's sad that DL is gone. :(

Peter's story is too slow. The whole disconnected feel to it isn't helping.

playing with our heads that there would be more Sylar scenes in this episode than the ones we've been seeing since before the frakking premiere.
Yeah. I was disappointed in how little we saw him.While it would be interesting for him to have the virus, I hope he doesn't.

I agree that the show seems all over the place and disconnected. It has been for me since the premiere, but I excused it as setup for the new season. This is the 3rd episode in now though, and things need to start gelling.

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

Seriously. I wanted to give West a chance, and perhaps it isn't too late for him to redeem himself as a character to me, but he rubs me entirely the wrong way. I just find the relationship between him and Claire off simply for the reason that she hates him, doesn't know him, but suddenly he takes her for a flight and they're making nice? I mean, I know it must be hard to live in hiding and pretending to be someone she isn't, but isn't there a smarter route for her to take? It shouldn't be that easy, especially since she knows that she IS NOT alone.

It would've been better if they became alliances or friends first, but it went from animosity to kissing in seconds, and that's what turned me off completely.

I agree that the show seems all over the place and disconnected. It has been for me since the premiere, but I excused it as setup for the new season.

I generally thought it was just this episode, the previous two were fine in my opinion. It's just "Kindred" seemed moreso slow-paced and wrongly edited than usual. Though you are right, it is only the third episode in and maybe everything'll speed up as soon as things start getting rolling along.

[alexwhitman25.livejournal.com]

Seriously. I wanted to give West a chance, and perhaps it isn't too late for him to redeem himself as a character to me, but he rubs me entirely the wrong wayIt would've been better if they became alliances or friends first, but it went from animosity to kissing in seconds, and that's what turned me off completely.
Yes and yes! I was open to him at the start of the season, but the character is just not working for me. And the sudden turn to romanc eon Claire's part makes little sense to me. Maybe if she had never met someone else who was special before, but she knows a whole crew. And she also knows that just becuase someone else is different too doesn't mean they are good. Which makes her look stupid by suddenly trusting West.

[jirucloud.livejournal.com]

OMG PAINTING WTF? It made me really dislike West even more... and that whole part where HRG and Claire were staring at each other... weird... (also when West showed the scar and talked about HRG! I kept saying 'oh shit!' at the tv!)

Mohinder monolgues!!! T.T Come back! Mohinder, I don't care if you have a real kickass storyline now... you still have to narrate all the time! How else will we know your cool theories on evolution and people and fate??? T.T

Maya is turning evil! She's using her powers on purpose and still being all 'brother!!! what have I done! &cries;' ...and is it just me or it taking Alejandro longer and longer to get back to normal with her? I think he might end up dying from taking all that dark energy into himself all the time... T.T

also... if Maya and Alejandro are coming to Mohinder... and Alejandro said 'no English'... does that mean that Mohinders gonna speak Spanish??? ^.^

Oh man! and I totally knew Sylar was gonna kill Candace! I was just waiting for it! But... no powers and now no allies??? And where the fuck is he??? And she was talking to someone on the phone so you know she's not just a single person... what will happen to him??? and wtf Candace being fat! makes sense though, since she was always talking about being someone not herself...

Hmm... its almost next Monday? Sorry it took so long to reply! I've been totally bogged down with hw!!! T.T But yays Heroes!! And then there was House tonight! Good times ^.^ though, you're watching it now, right? lol *won't say anything more*

♥!!

[rogueslayer452.livejournal.com]

I'm confused about the timeline of when West described whatever happened to him. Was it a few months ago or longer? Because months ago HRG wasn't part of the Company anymore, and even if it was before the events seen from last season Claire knows and understood that he did those things just to protect her. Either way, Claire should know better than to accuse her father of the work and life he left behind. She doesn't even KNOW West that well, so why get all defensive about that? I found that strange.

The monologues are the best part of the episodes I think, because you know you're watching Heroes and each monologue is different; almost explaining certain aspect of the episode. I miss those, and I have a theory that it's something he's written inside a journal from his adventures or they're exerpts from his father's book. I just want them to return, more Mohinder monologue narrations please!

I loved the fact that Maya used her powers intentionally to save her brother, although I don't think she's evil. She did it because there was no other alternative. Though I can understand why she needs him, he's the only one that can prevent her from doing those things on others. Ohh, and I'm really looking forward to them meeting Mohinder (although I think they think they're going to meet Chandra Suresh, but whatever)! Hopefully they do communicate in Spanish. Mmm...Mohinder speaking en español, another level of sexy. ;)

Also, did you notice that the guy they escaped the jailhouse with the car could've been Claire's stolen car? I could be wrong, but it seems plausible.

I cheered when Sylar killed Candice. Seriously, she bugged me, even this version of her. I knew he wouldn't be tricked through her persuasion of giving him "whatever he wanted" -- despite beind surrounded by different variations of women, he was all WTF is this? Hee, that was awesome. But he doesn't want companionship save Mohinder of course, he wants her power. And Candice was stupid for not realizing this about him, even powerless he's still a freaking serial killer. He wants what he wants and nobody tells him otherwise. Oh, and I knew she was overweight not only from her comments in the previous episodes but from the graphic novel (the one entitled "Betty", which is her birthname before she changed it to "Candice" then to "Michelle").

I think the person Candice was talking to on the phone was Bob or someone else in charge, which would make things really interesting if the Company is keeping Sylar alive for their own reasons. Also, out in the middle of nowhere in the wilderness? How on earth will he get out of that perdicament? Poor Sylar, lost, confused and powerless.

Nah, it's okay! Homework comes first, absolutely. And yes I did watch House this evening, just finished and I have to say I was pleased (also, WTF for next week's? Patient that sees dead people!) Still, HEROES YAY! :D :D

[jirucloud.livejournal.com]

did that happen? I must've missed it... did she confront her father about West?? @.@;; I don't know the timeline either... but I bet he's lying... I don't know, I just can't like him...

I know!!! His power is NARRATION! T.T Maybe we should write to the show him, lol!

lol! It would be so cool! He's *mo-flipping-hinder!* he knows all the languages ^.^ I don't know... the way she had that look in her eyes like she was enjoying it... and then the sudden reversal... it seemed off to me... :\

I don't know... I mean... they're in Mexico now! ALTHOUGH... this is HEROES!! Anything is possible... who knows, maybe that random jail guy was planted by the Company @.@ You never know! although when I saw it I was like 'wow, they're really plugging this brand of cars... and wasn't hers barney purple and that one green? who knows! lol!

I thought she said something about her not liking her real form... when she was with Micah that time... did she ever show her form to him, though? *can't remember* I didn't like her either... time for her to die! lol. I did like Sylars 'wtf is this' reaction to her being cheerleaders and stuff! lol... oh sylar, you don't need women...

I know! Its gotta be the company unless its people working with the bigbad, which would be even more awesome... where did they find that crazy forest too! *shakes head* and why doesn't the company have an interior designer?? I mean, sure, Candice can make it look pretty in people's heads, but come on! That place was terrible and not very sanitary for healing conditions!

I was up until almost 6:30am last night with work... ;.; five hours of sleep again! T.T Tonight will be sleeptime! tee!

Lol! I *totally* think House saw something... hohoho... will House find God this season? also, if bitchy blonde girl is hired, I'm gonna be seriously pissed... I mean, come on! I already have to *still* deal with Cameron! Why House writers, WHY??? HEROES YAY!!! ^.^v

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She didn't confront him about it, they just did the who eye-stare-down thing and hers was very accusing, which was very intense. They're kind of tiptoing around each other with their own little secrets when they shouldn't be, after all they've been through I would suspect they would be open to each other about these kinds of things. Obviously not. I hope nothing bad happens to either of them, especially HRG. He just CANNOT die, they have to prevent that act from happening ASAP.

I would think Mohinder's power is more or less appearing hot and melting all the viewing audiences with his swoonable smile of his, but narration is simply porn for the ears at that. *is shameless*

Hmm, well she could've known her plan would work and I think it was more "don't fuck with me or my brother" because that's what it's really about; they both need each other to survive and they can't be without the other. So Maya, not evil but she could get out of control if someone ever threatened her brother, and vice versa. Though Alejandro's is less dangerous than hers.

The Company could be planting many different people to pursue their acts of expanding their network, it's highly possible. That's why I consider West to be bad news for Claire, the Company is secretly spying on the Bennet family through him and having West manipulate Claire into thinking her father is still part of the business he used to work for, which he isn't.

Yep, Heroes is notorious for shameless advertising of the Nissan vehicles! XD

Candice mentioned something about how the "world sucks" and people are cruel especially to what people look like, which kind of led fans to speculate that her real physical form was either horribly disfigured or tragically overweight and ugly. We didn't actually see her true self in the show until this episode, but in the online graphic novels there was a 3-part series all about her character's backstory (which kind of wasn't that great, IMO). But you're right, Sylar's WTF expression was priceless....oh, if only Candice had transformed herself into Mohinder, now THAT would've been something.

Either the Company or the newest Big Bad is behind that setup, but why in the middle of a foresty nowhere, with no other civilian in sight? That seems odd. I hope he finds a way out and regains his powers again I know that means more killing, but I can't help it...Sylar needs his powers back. I also have a theory that Sylar has the virus which has disabled his use of abilities, but I'll save that for a later theories/speculation post. :D

Hee, House probably didn't find God, but some kind of alternative meaning to the word "afterlife". I don't know. Oh, and I can assure you that House DOES NOT hire bitchy!blonde girl, that much I can tell you since I already know the spoilers for his new team. :)

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Did she see the painting then, or was she just pissed about West... stupid West, gonna f it all up... >.>

hahaha! Well, he and the Haitian need to have more conversations and quick! So many languages and accents!!! luff!

Maybe, I dunno... it just seemed like bad news to me... but maybe you're right... either way, we'll find out soon! though evil maya and good alejandro??? ftw how cool would that be?

once again... stupid West! Why Claire?? Your father took a bullet, his normal life, and his memory for you and this is what you do??? >.>

hahaha! It is! well, it was okay the first ep since it was limited commercials but... Nissan! get your act together and give us less adverts already!

I never got into the comics online... maybe I should go back and check some of them out? Which ones are good? Any Mohinder or Haitian ones? LOL! I think Candace wanted Sylar all to herself, rather than being a Mylar shipper ^.~ Though I'm sure that would've gotten a different wtf expression! lol

ooh... maybe... or maybe the company got a hold of some of Mohinders tea? did you see him drinking tea this episode??? I was totally like 'OMG DEATH TEA!' ♥!

YAYS!!! *throws confetti* This calls for a party! But Mohinder's not allowed to cook >.>

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She didn't see the painting, it was on HRG's computer and it turned it off when she came in. It's his way of protecting her, though with how things are probably going to go down I think it's time they stop, sit down and be openly honest with each other. Enough with sneaking behind each other's back. West is bad news Claire, listen to your father.

Ooohh, I like that. Evil!Maya and Good!Alejandro...makes sense, considering they are the yin and yang versions with their powers.

I would suggest reading them all actually. Some are good, some are just okay but still interesting nonetheless. Even if you are invested in them completely, they do give great background insight to some of the missing scenes. And actually yes, there are some Mohinder ones. One of the recent is the missing scene from where Mohinder was in Haiti and he and the Haitian are talking about the plan that HRG has for them...it makes more sense if you read the Haitian backstory first, though, because it's mainly how the Haitian becomes who he becomes but still. Very interesting read they are, plus the artwork is GORGEOUS to look at.

Hee, I'm pretty sure if she had turned into Mohinder Sylar would've been all "WTF, seriously? Well, I could work with this..." XD

Mohinder loves his tea. I loved that whole scene actually, with him and Matt talking in the kitchen and then the cute hug between him and Molly. Most adorable scene in the entire episode, as far as I'm concerned. HEE! ♥

Awww, I want Mohinder to cook! I'm interested to know how he cooks and how well he cooks actually, since Molly seems to love his cooking and all. ;)

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I thought so... it was so awkward out of nowhere like that though! I wanted her to see the painting...

tee! I know! And when Alejandro's full of dark energy...?

yay Haitian background story! ^.^ I can't wait to find out about him! So mysterious!

hahaha! what?? crazy! lolololol! what would Matt think???

tee! I want tea now too!!! T.T I imagine his to be crazy and filled with lotus flowers, somehow... its probably really delicious save for the poison

Well, food... but not if Sylar's invited... I don't want to get the wrong drink! T.T I wonder if he cooks oriental food? Somehow... I see it being stir-fry... ^.^

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I think Alejandro's power is consuming the dark energy but nothing bad happens, like he wills the darkness to disappear and heals Maya and others around them. Notice that the guards and the guy in the jail cell had the "black eye", but when Alejandro's around to heal and absorb Maya's power into him everything is restored. Of course they're wanted for murder, so that phase can only last for so long before they're really dead or if Alejandro isn't there to stop the process. At least, that's my theory.

Hee! I think Matt would be bummed that Mohinder is running around with a serial killer when he has to take care of Molly, heh.

I'm now craving tea now too. Of course, I kind of want to invite Mohinder for a cooking night at my house, he'll cook up a nice lavish meal (yep, oriental I'm guessing too) and we could have an intriguing discussion about his research, go back and forth with speaking French and other languages he may know. It would be fun! :D

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I think it is too, but I also think he's a regulator of the energy... but I think he might be getting too full of the bad energy in too short of a time, you know? hence the longer and longer scenes of them doing that holding-hands thing... and yep, your theory is definitely where I'm going with that ^.^ Yay! We're both so smart! ♥

Aww! Everyone luffs Mohinder! They should all have a group hug... Mohinder, Sylar, Matt, and Molly~~ cute! ♥ ♥

tee! if that happens... invite me too!!! you can have some time alone with him first, but I want to go too! Mohinder-tea and languages yay! I wonder if he knows Korean...

♥ ♥!!

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Yay for our smarts and theories! I'll be having a theories post soonish, because so many things are happening and I have pletny of thoughts to consider. So, keep an eye out for those!

Of course everyone loves Mohinder! Why wouldn't they? He's so huggable, everyone deserves a group hug with Mo. ♥

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Maya and Alejandro like River and Simon? Ok, interesting thought, i think i have to agree. But i hope they'll know how to do with their storyline and their powers, because at the moment it's getting a little repetitive :P

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It makes sense, doesn't it? Simon would do anything for River just like Alejandro would do anything for Maya, and vice versa too as witnessed in this episode. But yeah, I do hope they do cross the border and possibly meet up with some other Specials down the line too. That would be interesting to see, though I wonder whether it'll be a good thing or disasterous like we've seen Maya's abilities can do.

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yaysylar!!!
I agree with that part. im happy to see him and sad to see him freak out

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I was totally squeeing when I saw him, but I felt sorry for him when he was hurting and when we discover he's powerless. :( Poor woobie!Sylar. But yay, Sylar's back! :D :D