10-01-2006, 06:05 PM
I really liked this show. And I was relieved that I did. I was super excited about it when they first announced it, but began to get more and more worried about its chances for success the closer they got to the premier. Something about the advertising campaign for Heroes just bugged me.
But the Pilot episode really did blow me away. It had the slow pacing that I love, similar to Lost. By taking their time they allow for deep characterization and real drama. And by only introducing a handful of their characters in the first episode, they give us plenty of time to digest the hour's worth of information without the risk overloading us or shorting themselves on quality.
I know that some people complain about this pace, but for me it is ideal. Why rush things when they have a season or more to tell their story. Let it unfold slowly, leaving the viewers on the hook. The payoff will be great, I just know it.
But the Pilot episode really did blow me away. It had the slow pacing that I love, similar to Lost. By taking their time they allow for deep characterization and real drama. And by only introducing a handful of their characters in the first episode, they give us plenty of time to digest the hour's worth of information without the risk overloading us or shorting themselves on quality.
I know that some people complain about this pace, but for me it is ideal. Why rush things when they have a season or more to tell their story. Let it unfold slowly, leaving the viewers on the hook. The payoff will be great, I just know it.