In an interesting move to avoid airing repeats, NBC has ordered a 6 part second series called “Heroes: Origins” – this show will feature different characters from the ones appearing on Heroes, but some of the characters in the series will eventually make their way to the main show.
This series will air in the regular Heroes time slot when the show goes on hiatus next fall.
This is an interesting twist on the “no repeats” aspect of things. Evidently repeats are scoring record lows on television this year (and it’s not hard to see why with the most popular shows being continuing serials like Heroes and Lost) and this is a new attempt to stave off those dropping numbers.
Will this be a success? I hope so. I would be interesting to see more “sub-series” come on during the show’s breaks. I know I’d be interested in watching them…what about you?
As long as the sub-series has the same quality production and story lines, it should be good. However, they better be careful because a crappy sub-series could turn people off from watching the next season of Heroes when it comes back around.
I’m loving the series so far. Glad they are doing another season.
I’m with Matt Z; it’s important not skimp on quality just so you can plug a gap. The fact that only some characters will ever make it into Heroes already makes me suspicious that this sub-series may just be ‘light entertainment’ compared to normal Heroes.
This has “created by an executive to hopfully boost network ratings” feel to it. I hope Heroes doesn’t become like CSI and Law and Order. So many spin offs, none of them worth watching…
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haha i cant wait for a sub-series, thats gonna be sweet. I want to see some more awesome powers..
Probably be Cap’n Bestway if they left it at one series in my opinion. The reason why this show is interesting is trying to work out whats going on, I don’t really want a lost-type scenario where all the bafflement just keeps going on and on for series after series.