Oh, Heroes. How many times shall we give you the benefit of the doubt? Well, the latter half of season 3 was an improvement over everything post-season 1, so let's see what they do with season 4. A three-and-a-half-minute sneak-peak has been released (see above) that suggests the series is going to place the emphasis on character and slow-burn mystery, rather than lashings of CGI and pyrotechnics.
Prison Break's Robert Knepper looks particularly good as the Oirish leader of a circus troupe that supposedly have super-powers, although I hope it's just a coincidence that Knepper appeared in HBO's Carnivale (which this idea appears to be riffing on -- well, to a degree.) There's not much here to get very excited about, but I was drawn in by the unexpected low-frills vibe. Maybe Heroes will regain some heart with a more measured, disciplined and character-based year -- where the fights and special-effects are exciting treats, instead of repetitive bores. Anyone else persuaded to give Heroes another shot after seeing this? Or has the show just lost all appeal for you now? Has returning writer-producer Bryan Fuller's quick exit deflated what little enthusiasm you could muster? Is it worth watching just to take bets on when, or how, they'll shoot themselves in the foot again? I hear that Hiro regains the ability to time-travel, and there are rumours Peter will regain his multiple-powers...
