Simpsons Vs Family Guy

For those of you who like The Simpsons and Family Guy, here’s a nice comparison of some of the similarities. Enjoy!

Heroes Episode Guide - Chapter 15: Run!

Sylar (or Gabriel Gray if you prefer) is back and killing off Heroes once again (poor Zane Taylor) and Mohinder is unwittingly helping him out. The Claire storyline is getting much more complicated with her real parents both showing they care little about her. It actually seems Nathan cares more than Meredith. What is good about this part of the show is how they bring it back to reality with her foster mother feeling the effects of numerous mind wipes. Similar to what happened in Buffy I suppose, in a fantasy world, it’s the reality that makes it worth watching.

Well actually with Hiro and Ando I wish it was the other way round. I’m not sure what role Hope has in the future, but rather than Hiro and Ando bumbling around, I’d rather see Hiro’s powers in use. Maybe he’ll get them back to ’save’ Ando.

And Niki/Jessica is finally interesting, her assassin role for Mr Linderman seems to suit her and not even another hero can stop her. I’m actually looking forward to seeing her develop and whether they’ll actually split into two people.

Even though he’s only been in a couple of episodes, I missed Claude, or more like the Claude and Peter storyline as that’s what’s going to shape the series - has anyone mentioned New York is going to blow up soon? Ah yes, Isaac but he’s not doing much about it.

Heroes Episode Guide - Chapter 14: Distractions

So I’ve been thinking for a while what does that ‘S’ symbol mean? It’s a tattoo on Niki and on the sword Hiro’s looking for. And I think it’s on a necklace around the Haitian’s neck too.

I enjoyed this episode a lot. Mainly the interaction between Peter and Claude, but the ending too. Sylar remains creepy and as strong as ever. Did he kill someone else like Claire and can heal himself as that’s the second time he’s been shot? Then why does he need to kill Claire? Her real mother seems to have an empathy she can’t have with her adopted mother, and we get to see the damage Mr Bennet (we almost learnt his first name) and the Haitian are doing to her.

But it’s Claude who’s the standout. His methods of teaching Peter may be slightly unusual but they’re starting to work. But who is Claude? Mr Bennet seems to know the answer.

I still don’t really understand the Niki/Jessica storyline. Jessica wanted Micah back before Niki gave herself up so surely she doesn’t want to harm him? Maybe she’s evil or something so we should be worried and she’s going to kill DL.

Hiro proves that he’s not just about his power and he has a wise head on his shoulders when he speaks to his father and his sister. I like Ando as well. He doesn’t do much but adds some realism and light relief.

No Mohinder or the list this episode. Isaac seems to know a lot, taking the place of Eden but I’m not really sure what Mohinder’s role is in the show. He does seem to be one of the only people without a power in the series. Him and Mr Bennet. Or maybe Mr Bennet does, we don’t know how he escaped the cell.

Right, now I want to learn more about Hiro and the sword. I think I’m a little obsessed. Bring on the next episode.

Heroes Episode Guide - Chapter 13: The Fix

While I’m still a bit bored by the Niki/DL/Micah storyline, it does raise the question of parenthood - Niki and DL have passed a power onto their son. And we learn Hiro’s father may have a power as well as Claire finding her real mother who also has a power - so while we’re just learning of some of these heroes who have abilities, some have been living with then for ages.

Matt the cop’s storyline helps to keep the story in the real world - it’s not all good. And Peter ’s frustration with himself and Claude is a highlight in this episode and along with Hiro, their storylines seem to be the most interesting and I’d like to see where they go. Is Hiro’s father really Mr Linderman? I don’t think so, but it seems Sulu will have a part to play.

And finally, although Mr Bennet seems in control of everything the last two episodes have proven that maybe he isn’t. The Haitian as well as Eden have gone behind his back, he realises that Claire may be remembering things and the final shot of the episode has Sylar making a comeback. He must be more powerful than first thought - coming back from the dead. But then how did they restrain him for so long?

I’m sure we’ll get answers soon, but in the meantime I’m enjoying finding out. As Hiro says: “This is how we roll.”

More details about the episode can be found here.

Heroes Episode Guide - Chapter 12: Godsend

As usual, this episode guide will tell you more, although the last couple of reviews have tended to be slightly negative. While everyone’s entitled to an opinion, it moans about the behind the scenes goings-on and clips that have been airing in America so it spoils the episode - that’s not the creator’s fault, more the American TV networks who sometimes even show you the best bits of the episode before it begins (see Battlestar Galactica for that).

Anyway, I finished this episode thinking that not a lot had happened when on reflection it did. Matt gets discredited, Sylar didn’t escape afterall, Claire and the Haitian continue to talk (although not much happens), Claire lets Zack know her secret again, Hiro finds the sword and loses it to Mr Linderman, Nathan and Hiro meet, Niki/Jessica story actually becomes interesting - super strength may be her power now, DL and Micah might be in trouble with the egnimatic Mr Linderman, Ted explores his powers, Mohinder and Claire’s dad meet and Peter wakes up and finds the invisible guy (Christopher Eccleston), who seems visible to Peter at least.

It’s a great introduction to the invisible guy (Claude) and I’m intrigued to see if whatever he touches becomes invisible or Peter has absorbed his powers. Also Peter seems to be predicting the future again, seeing Claude in his coma before actually meeting him.

I enjoyed the bits with Claire and Hiro’s search for the sword the most. I still have no idea where the series is headed, but I’m enjoying the ride.

Heroes Episode Guide - Chapter 11: Fallout

They should have called this episode “Fall Apart” as things start going a bit crazy. We find out Mr Bennet isn’t in charge, Eden and the Haitian rebel, Claire starts to panic as her father becomes controlling and Issac shows Hiro he’s going to face a dinosaur.

But that’s not all, Eden stupidly lets Sylar free (as we knew he would - he’s meant to kill Issac) and we learn that it might be Peter, not Ted that blows up New York.

However all might not be what it seems. Unless either Hiro encounters a hero who can change shape or goes back in time, when’s he going to fight a dinosaur. In Peter’s vision, Issac is there but Hiro saw him dead at the time of the explosion and how come he’s having visions anyway?

All questions that keep getting raised and making the series addictive. the only storyline I’m a little bored with is Niki/Jessica, DL and Micah. I’m sure their powers will come to be useful in time but for now they don’t interest me. I’m interested in Issac’s new found role, what will happen to Hiro, what will Peter do and how Mohinder will help everyone.

Going Green With Robert Redford

I’ll let the big man say it all, but Robert Redford has launched The Green - a channel devoted to documentaries about green issues. Sounds good Bob.

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