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Don't Look Back (Heroes)
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"Don't Look Back" is the second episode of the first season of the NBC
science fiction
drama series Heroes
. It was directed by Allan Arkush and written by Tim Kring. The characters deal with the consequences of their actions in "Genesis". Peter
recovers from his fall, Hiro
explores New York, Niki
deals with the aftermath of the murders, and Mohinder
continues to investigate his father's death.
wakes up in the hospital after the previous episode, where Nathan
denies that they flew. Their mother reveals that their father was suffering from depression, and assumes Peter was suffering from a series of delusions that make him feel invincible, but will inevitably lead to his downfall. Peter becomes depressed that no one will believe him, and later stands at the top of a New York City building. Nathan finds him in time, though Peter orders his brother to tell the truth, and admit he actually did fly. As he's saying this, it's revealed he is hovering on air.
Claire
's friend Jackie takes credit for saving the man from the fire in the previous episode, and Zack reveals that he cannot find the videos where Claire is hurting herself. Later on, Mr. Bennet is convinced that Claire has matured enough, and tells her he is trying to arrange a meeting with her biological parents. Unbeknownst to Claire, Mr. Bennet has her videos.
Mohinder
meets Eden McCain, a friend of his father's who believed in his theories. A man named Sylar
attempts to contact Chandra, revealing that his "hunger" is out of control. Mohinder and Eden find a flash drive that contains a program Chandra used in his research. Elsewhere, at a murder scene, police officer Matt Parkman
begins hearing a young girl's
voice in his head. Following it, he finds the victims' daughter hidden. He overhears the investigators mention a suspect named Sylar. FBI agent Audrey Hanson questions Matt's knowledge of the girl's location, and arrests him on suspicion of being involved in the murder.
Having arrived in Times Square, Hiro
sees himself on the cover of a comic book, which he purchases. He attempts to find the comic book's creator, Isaac
. Upon arriving at Isaac's apartment, he finds Isaac's body, and the police arrive and detain Hiro. Discovering that he has accidentally traveled to the future, he manages to travel back when a large, apparently nuclear explosion occurs. During the present, however, Isaac tells Simone
that they are responsible for stopping the eventual explosion that he painted, but Simone denies his precognition, and forces him to choose between her or the heroin.
While going to pick Micah
up, Niki
decides to look at the tape revealing the murder. She pauses at a stop light to view the film, but finds it blurry and fuzzy. The second the video ends, Niki finds herself elsewhere - at a parking lot, wearing a different outfit, four hours later. Niki has no memory of what happened during the last four hours. Niki later returns to her garage and finds a map inside, that leads her to a new car - inside the car are the bodies of the dead thugs. The map later leads Niki to the middle of the desert, where she finds a shovel laying there for her. Niki begins digging.
The helix, a recurring symbol throughout the series, makes several appearances in this episode. Peter draws the helix as part of a sketch; it also appears as patterns formed by data on a computer display, on the billboard behind Hiro on the comic book cover, and a rope floating in a swimming pool. Another common element, artwork that predicts the future, is represented twice. In the first one, the unfinished comic art Hiro sees on Isaac's drawing board depicts events that occur at the conclusion of the episode. The first two panels show Hiro on the phone with Ando, learning that it is November 8, while the final panel shows Hiro's shocked expression upon seeing the explosion that destroys New York. Reversing the process, a scene set in the future (where Isaac is found dead with his skull sliced off) is painted by Isaac himself in the later episode "Parasite
".
Conclusion:
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drama series Heroes
Heroes (TV series)
Heroes is an American science fiction television drama series created by Tim Kring that appeared on NBC for four seasons from September 25, 2006 through February 8, 2010. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover superhuman abilities, and how these abilities take effect in the...
. It was directed by Allan Arkush and written by Tim Kring. The characters deal with the consequences of their actions in "Genesis". Peter
Peter Petrelli
Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. He is a hospice nurse-turned-paramedic in his mid-20s with the power to absorb and mimic the powers of other people with special abilities, or powers...
recovers from his fall, Hiro
Hiro Nakamura
is a fictional character on the NBC fantasy drama Heroes who possesses the ability of space-time manipulation. This means that Hiro is able to alter the flow of time. Previously, his ability allowed him to teleport, stop time, or travel through time, but recent events in the series have prevented...
explores New York, Niki
Niki Sanders
Nicole "Niki" Sanders is a fictional character portrayed by Ali Larter in the television series Heroes. Niki is the wife of D. L. Hawkins and mother of Micah Sanders . Niki, a sufferer of Dissociative Identity Disorder, displays superhuman strength, being able to literally rip others in half...
deals with the aftermath of the murders, and Mohinder
Mohinder Suresh
Mohinder Suresh is a fictional character on the NBC drama Heroes, portrayed by Sendhil Ramamurthy. He is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and is a genetics professor at the University of Madras who holds a PhD in parapsychology...
continues to investigate his father's death.
Plot
PeterPeter Petrelli
Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. He is a hospice nurse-turned-paramedic in his mid-20s with the power to absorb and mimic the powers of other people with special abilities, or powers...
wakes up in the hospital after the previous episode, where Nathan
Nathan Petrelli
Nathan Petrelli, portrayed by Adrian Pasdar, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. He is a New York lawyer-turned-senator with the power of self-propelled flight. Ambitious and pragmatic, Nathan has a decidedly anti-hero streak, which exacerbates his complex...
denies that they flew. Their mother reveals that their father was suffering from depression, and assumes Peter was suffering from a series of delusions that make him feel invincible, but will inevitably lead to his downfall. Peter becomes depressed that no one will believe him, and later stands at the top of a New York City building. Nathan finds him in time, though Peter orders his brother to tell the truth, and admit he actually did fly. As he's saying this, it's revealed he is hovering on air.
Claire
Claire Bennet
Claire Bennet is a fictional character in the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. She is portrayed by Hayden Panettiere and first appeared on television in the pilot episode of the series, "Genesis" on September 25, 2006...
's friend Jackie takes credit for saving the man from the fire in the previous episode, and Zack reveals that he cannot find the videos where Claire is hurting herself. Later on, Mr. Bennet is convinced that Claire has matured enough, and tells her he is trying to arrange a meeting with her biological parents. Unbeknownst to Claire, Mr. Bennet has her videos.
Mohinder
Mohinder Suresh
Mohinder Suresh is a fictional character on the NBC drama Heroes, portrayed by Sendhil Ramamurthy. He is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and is a genetics professor at the University of Madras who holds a PhD in parapsychology...
meets Eden McCain, a friend of his father's who believed in his theories. A man named Sylar
Sylar
Gabriel Gray, more commonly known by his assumed name of Sylar , is one of the primary antagonists and antiheroes in the NBC drama Heroes. Portrayed by Zachary Quinto, he is a superpowered serial killer who targets other superhumans in order to steal their powers...
attempts to contact Chandra, revealing that his "hunger" is out of control. Mohinder and Eden find a flash drive that contains a program Chandra used in his research. Elsewhere, at a murder scene, police officer Matt Parkman
Matt Parkman
Matthew "Matt" Parkman, Sr., is a fictional character of the NBC science fiction serial drama Heroes, played by Greg Grunberg. Matt is a police officer, who works for the LAPD and NYPD in Seasons One and Two respectively...
begins hearing a young girl's
Molly Walker
Molly Walker, portrayed by Adair Tishler, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. She is a young girl with the power to locate anyone just by thinking about them.-Genesis:...
voice in his head. Following it, he finds the victims' daughter hidden. He overhears the investigators mention a suspect named Sylar. FBI agent Audrey Hanson questions Matt's knowledge of the girl's location, and arrests him on suspicion of being involved in the murder.
Having arrived in Times Square, Hiro
Hiro Nakamura
is a fictional character on the NBC fantasy drama Heroes who possesses the ability of space-time manipulation. This means that Hiro is able to alter the flow of time. Previously, his ability allowed him to teleport, stop time, or travel through time, but recent events in the series have prevented...
sees himself on the cover of a comic book, which he purchases. He attempts to find the comic book's creator, Isaac
Isaac Mendez
Isaac Méndez was a fictional character in the NBC drama Heroes. Portrayed by Santiago Cabrera, he had the ability to paint the future.-Genesis:...
. Upon arriving at Isaac's apartment, he finds Isaac's body, and the police arrive and detain Hiro. Discovering that he has accidentally traveled to the future, he manages to travel back when a large, apparently nuclear explosion occurs. During the present, however, Isaac tells Simone
Simone Deveaux
Simone Deveaux is a fictional character in the TV series Heroes. She is portrayed by Tawny Cypress.-Genesis:When Simone Deveaux is introduced in the premiere episode, she is an art dealer living in New York City who is romantically involved with artist Isaac Mendez...
that they are responsible for stopping the eventual explosion that he painted, but Simone denies his precognition, and forces him to choose between her or the heroin.
While going to pick Micah
Micah Sanders
Micah Sanders, portrayed by Noah Gray-Cabey, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. He is the son of Niki Sanders and D.L. Hawkins. He is a child prodigy and a technopath.- Beginnings :...
up, Niki
Niki Sanders
Nicole "Niki" Sanders is a fictional character portrayed by Ali Larter in the television series Heroes. Niki is the wife of D. L. Hawkins and mother of Micah Sanders . Niki, a sufferer of Dissociative Identity Disorder, displays superhuman strength, being able to literally rip others in half...
decides to look at the tape revealing the murder. She pauses at a stop light to view the film, but finds it blurry and fuzzy. The second the video ends, Niki finds herself elsewhere - at a parking lot, wearing a different outfit, four hours later. Niki has no memory of what happened during the last four hours. Niki later returns to her garage and finds a map inside, that leads her to a new car - inside the car are the bodies of the dead thugs. The map later leads Niki to the middle of the desert, where she finds a shovel laying there for her. Niki begins digging.
Continuity
Parasite (Heroes)
"Parasite" is the eighteenth episode of the first season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. It was unique in that, in some markets, the introductory phrase "Previously on Heroes" was written in Japanese and spoken by Hiro, unlike the English that had always preceded it...
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Narration
Introduction:We all imagine ourselves the agents of our destiny. Capable of determining our own fate. But have we truly any choice in when we rise... or when we fall... or does a force larger than ourselves bid us our direction? Is it evolution that takes us by the hand... does science point our way... or is it God who intervenes... keeping us safe?
Conclusion:
For all his blunder, it is the sad province of Man that he cannot choose his triumph. He can only choose how he will stand when the call of destiny comes... hoping that he'll have the courage to answer.
Ratings
The total viewership for this episode was 12.57 million. It earned a 7.6/11 share for the week. In the 18–49 demographic, it earned a 5.3/13 share.External links
- Watch "Don't Look Back" at NBC.com
- Beaming Beeman: Episode 2: Don't Look Back Director's blog on the filming of this episode.