Comments on: Dual

By: GeekBoy

GeekBoy — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:29:32 +0000

I have to make you guys work for them sometimes.

As for the comparison with BH90210, I guess the bar is set higher for a sci-fi show like this, where it’s necessary to justify not only how the characters behave, but also the very physics of the show itself — how certain powers work, etc. If the writers were getting the latter right, we probably wouldn’t care so much about problems with the former.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:12:32 +0000

Ah! Beaker! I didn’t get it.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:08:25 +0000

GC, thanks for explaining the explanation!

By: Greater Czarina

Greater Czarina — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:46:27 +0000

5. Because Claire is a dumbass.

I believe this is the best explanation I’ve ever read.

Ah, thanks for explaining the “Mimimi” cap. I thought you were going for self-involvement (me, me, me) and you were actually going for Beaker. Her expression really is dead-on, isn’t it?

By: freakgirl

freakgirl — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:23:05 +0000

Exactly. I LOVE discussing a show, but with Heroes lately, we’re just all questioning and fanwanking in order to make sense of things. Tedious.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:57:05 +0000

I just find it irritating that we seem to be working far harder than the writers to make this work. I don’t mind bringing something of myself to an artistic work, but I shouldn’t have to do all the heavy lifting.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:19:08 +0000

Ah, but that’s what I loved most about shows like BH90210! Particularly Melrose Place. I want more from Heroes. Although, Noah Bennett used to be on a Spelling show, he was Gay Son Steven from Dynasty!

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:16:19 +0000

I can’t believe I didn’t consider that Peter has his old power back. I just thought he could fly now.

When Papa Petrelli died, the catalyst just ghosted out of him. People were nearby. Or does it have to be directed, like with Hiro’s mom?

You can justify destroying the present day formula vs. the past in the same way that you justify Hiro not telling his dad who he is. Both significant changes to the past, and they did spend a good amount of time establishing that it might not be good.

My best, most oft-replayed moment of this ep. was the SOUND EFFECT they used for the Super Soldier’s extra-physiological head rotation. If you still have it, check it out.