By LEXIE GROVE
West York Area High School
It is no secret that the NBC show “Heroes,� created by Tim Kring, has quickly become quite a hit. Many have added it to that elite collection of shows they faithfully watch each week. In spite of the acclaim, those who have never watched the show might not understand its appeal. Is it really worth all the buzz?
I can answer that with a wholehearted “yes.�
“Heroes� is the story of a diverse group of average people who discover they have amazing powers. An artist addicted to heroin can paint the future. A Japanese man is capable of bending space and time. A male nurse is able to fly. A stripper in Las Vegas has an alternate personality with some dangerous secrets. A high-school cheerleader is indestructible. A police officer can hear the thoughts of others.
As they are learning about their powers, a genetics professor is investigating a theory belonging to his late father that may explain these special abilities as the next step in human evolution. With a sort of doomsday looming ahead, they will need to unite and use their powers to save the world.
It is this idea of normal people possessing not-so-normal abilities that makes the show intriguing. The characters do not really fit the bill for stereotypical superheroes.
Another aspect of the show that makes it so entertaining is the multiple storylines that are masterfully woven together. While the viewer can get a vague sense of how the characters are connected, there are always more questions to be answered. Also, with a plot in which the very end of the world seems to be at stake, it is no wonder that there is such an enthralling quality about the program.
“Heroes� is a great show for any audience (though best for those ages 14 or older, as it is rated TV14), even those who don’t consider themselves fans of the science-fiction genre. An episode of the show last aired Dec. 4, but NBC has promised more “Heroes� in the new year.
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