People are douchenozzles.

Seriously.

This is some guys netflix review of Heroes season 1:


I've found that most people seem to love this show. I saw a few people that did not like this review, claiming that the people weren't "believable" or "relatable." I think that on some level, that's true...because they have abilities and we do not. So yeah, we can't relate in that sense. But everytime I watch this, I feel I relate in some way. Whether it's a feeling of being lost or alone, we've all felt that way sometime (new job or school, moving to a new location, etc). I think this is a great series, and has so many "inside marks" that people miss. The "helix symbol" reappearing all the time, as well as the eclipse showing up a few times. My favorite is the cockroach in the cell with Sylar. While this show is great as far as entertainment and story value, it's also really good for the detail that put into each scene. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone that needs a new favorite. :)

Mmm hmm. Inside marks? Also, "inside marks"? What the fuck? First, they're not subtle or inside if they're obvious and flagrant. Second, what's with the quotes? Are you using them correctly because if you are then that might negate my first point? So if you mean, "I love these so called 'inside marks' that are not so much inside as obvious and flagrant" then I may owe you an apology. But I'm pretty sure that you're not using them correctly because you also said "helix symbol."

But beyond that, did you consider that maybe people found the characters unrelatable not because they have super powers but because many of them--after half the season--stop working actual jobs but still manage to find large sums of money to travel the country? I mean, I'm gonna give people the benefit of the doubt and assume that when they watch a show about superheroes they're not gonna be like, "Ahh man! These fucking people have super powers. I don't have super powers. That's totally unrelatable!"

No. What people are annoyed about is that the show touts itself as ordinary people with extraordinary abilities but people are not oridnary--even when you disregard their powers. They live in very attractive spaces (even Isaac's studio is very New York artist chic), have money from seemingly no source (except for the obvious exceptions of Nikki/Jessica and Nathan Petrelli), and are attractive as all get out. We know that Peter shunned his family's money to put himself through school and become a nurse. But now that he's quit nursing are we to believe that he's relying once again on the family fortune? No. It's too inconsistent for the character. The Peter we know wouldn't fall back on his family's money. So where does he get money to eat, pay his rent, or travel to Texas and back? Clearly, there's no source. Maybe he has savings. But let's get real. He doesn't make THAT much money. And he's living in a really nice apartment in NY with no roommates.

I digress. Now I'm done.