Heroes - Season 1 (2007, DVD)

It's odd in that Heroes was probably the one new show of 2006-2007 season that I watched from start to finish, having not missed a single episode. Whereas other great shows like Friday Night Lights are critic-adored-yet-audience-deprived or the Nine which was cancelled prematurely, Heroes became a huge hit and a critical favorite. While it initially has some issues, the further the show continues the more confident it gets and while it might not have everyone's ideal finale, it was surely the capper to what's a pretty stellar first season.

What would you do if you found out if you had a superpower? That's the basic for the start of the first season where ordinary people suddenly find they can do amazing abilities; from a regenerating cheerleader to a time-travelling Japanese desk worker to a mind-reading cop. But that doesn't mean that they will all use their power for good as some don't know what to do with it, others want to get rid of it and some might use it for something destructive, such as destroy half of New York. All of these stories interwine as they try to stop a major disaster.

Heroes, like many other shows, as an ongoing arc throughout the entire season, making it feel like one gigantic story split over 23 episodes rather than a series of mini-stories a la CSI or Law and Order. This can be a problem since it might not have a lot of replay value but it also means you just get hooked faster. But luckily the writers know how to make individual episodes stand out, thanks to great drama (the entirely Claire-centric "Company Man"), stellar cliffhangers and characters. But then this is still their first season so we have a case of them trying to do too much in one episode making it feel kind of scattered.

One of the strongest aspects of the show, aside from the intrigue, are the characters who manage to be distinct without being one-note. Ali Larter is effective in switching personalities right in the same scene and Hayden Panettiere nails that "wishing to be normal" feeling when she knows she's not. However the obvious scene stealer is Masi Oka who initially starts out as overly enthusiastic and almost giddy but progresses as the show continues without it feeling forced or unexpectedly sudden. Then we also have Zachary Quinto who plays the season's main villain who has such creepiness and menace when he's around (although he was probably strangely more effective when he was obscured in shadow with a baseball cap on).

In the day and age of TV shows on DVD, it's hard to get a stellar DVD package. Unlike Simpsons or 24 with multiple episode commentaries, most of them are kind of skimpy. Heroes thankfully has pretty solid bonuses with several commentaries, the original unaired pilot as well as some making-ofs as well as tons of deleted scenes. As for the commentaries, while it's kind of disappointing there isn't one for the suspenseful "Homecoming", they get more frequent as the season progresses and there is more variety rather than the same writer/director/actor combinations.

With a great sense of pacing, well-written characters and cool superhero moments, it's sort of a show where you can find geekiness yet find something of substance at the same time. Might not be the absolute best show on TV, but it's probably one of the more consistently entertaining.

I bought it for my son for his birthday because that is what he wanted,I liked that it was cheaper than buying it at the store, there was not anything that I did not like about it.

I decided to buy this product because I have always enjoyed watching the Heroes TV show but I never was able to consistently watch it. So buying the DVD set was the perfect solution.

I like the product because it was new, and had never been used. The excellent condition was such that there is nothing that I disliked about the product. I decided to purchase this item because my daughter had requested this set of DVD's for her birthday.

Loved that it was shipped quickly, and was brand new! Will definitely do business with this seller again.

All my friends watched Heroes, so I decided to give it a try. Wow, what a show. I now hope Season 2 is just a good. I would highly reccommend to all. Everyone needs to have a hero in their life. :)

What a great way to begin your love affair with the series "Heroes!!" If you haven't kept up or watched, you need to! A very unique and intriguing plot line involving a varied group of "special" people...who do not have it simple! It only gets better! If you want to know the why behind so many of the questions, don't miss this DVD! The character development of the bad guy, Sylar, will keep you riveted and the actor who plays him does so with absolute reality! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!

This show is amazing. I bought the box set to get my girlfriend hooked before the new season comes out, we spent a whole day watching the show and still have two more disks to watch together. I recommend this show to everyone...it starts off slow but once you learn the characters you'll be hooked.

Amazing, riveting, exciting, unexpected. Watch it.
This show seems to have a plot twist or a comic book-esque cliffhanger at the end of every episode, which lends to not only great episodic viewing, great for a marathon.

Everything was as described. I received my purchase very quickly and it was in great condition. Thanks!

It is a great show, bought it to get my wife hooked and best friend as well, I was successful! lol, waiting for second season to come out to view with wife and be ready for season 3 heroes (villians!) would recommend to anyone who likes superheroes, good and evil, etc.

Very addictive series...... already bought Season 2 and can't wait for season 3 to begin....! ^_^

"Save the Cheerleader, Save the World", this is what the first Season of Heroes is all about. Seemingly ordinary people start to discover or become more aware that they are different. Not different in a sense of common out of place feeling in society, but that they have a more important role to play in the world. Whether it is Hiro, a time/space bending young Japanese fellow with his friend Ando, or Peter a human sponge for other mutant’s powers, and his brother Nathan who can fly.

The series takes the viewer into the comic and plants them right in the middle. Each character has their own individual story, but by the means of fate are all connected to one another. The stories themselves take place in New York, Texas, Nevada, and Tokyo Japan. From the unknowing assistance of Isaac, a future painting comic artist, and various other means Peter discovers that a bomb is going to go off in New York. He takes this as his mission to stop the bomb, while doing so Hiro from the future tells him that redefining phrase, “Save the Cheerleader, Save the World.” Can one individual truly make all the difference?

This is a great series for anyone who enjoys comic books, multiple individual story lines, and suspenseful turns and twists. The deleted scenes and pilot episodes are well worth it for fans of the show.

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This is hands down the best show on tv. I have all of the episodes saved on my tivo, burnt to back up discs, and now have the full season on DVD. I was very excited to hear that they were coming out with the dvd set. Although, I wasn't the least bit suprised. I can't wait for a few weeks when season 2 comes out on dvd.

This series is good all around. I am a huge comic book buff and love the show. My parents and most of my friends are not and they love the show as well. I say give it a shot. What have you got to lose?

This sci fi series get's every one in our family intersted, we always tivo it or at the very least; always set down to see it together! I'd purchase every season . I plan too!!

I've loved this show from the first time it came out, but was not able to buy it due to budgetting, but when I saw it on here, I just knew I had to have it, and it was quick to ship, and I had it in my hands in no time. Thank you for your excellent service!

The shipping was really fast. I did not have to wait long to watch all of first season. I never bought a DVD set of ebay, and this one is great. It was in perfect condition. You would never thought it was used. I am so glad that I bought this at this GREAT price.

The product works really well! I've had no problems with the DVD's. it was as advertised, even with the casing. I've been really pleased with it. Thanks for harboring to my addiction.

I AM VERY PLEASED WITH MY PURCHASE, THE DELIVERY WAS ON TIME, THE ITEM WASN'T DAMAGED AND IT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION JUST AS DESCRIBED. I WOULD DEFINETELY BUY AGAIN FROM THIS SELLER!

Everything just as described, not even a scratch on shrinkwrap. good communication along all process... very happy about everything.

This is great entertainment for young and old. Suspence just below 24 and maybe the 3rd best Si Fi series since Battlestar Gallactica (the new one). If you are a Si Fi fan this is a must to have. Get ready for great entertainment.

The show is very addicting and there are a lot of episodes in the first season. ............................

Received item in great timing and in good condition. Couldn't wait to watch the series and i did not have to wait long.

I had heard from many people HOW GOOD Heroes was, but I had not yet watched any of it. Buying Season 1 was the best way to get introduced to the show.

I have never watched all of the "commentary" with any DVD's, but this is one show where I'm just as interested in the commentary.

The program has something in it for kids and adults alike. If you've ever enjoyed the Spiderman movies or comic books, you will probably enjoy Heroes.