Man, without a weekly installment of this show there really isn't much to talk about, huh?
At this point I would give anything for a whole hour of Milo V. doing his Future Peter scowl, just to have something to comment on.
I wonder - and this is a random thought - if this show were to go off the air which character would be the most compelling to have a spinoff on. I think the writers know Suresh and Tracey only annoy viewers so a full hour based on either of those 2 would flop faster than Rosie O' Donnell's variety show. There's only so much one could take with Claire, I've already mentioned its basically the same thing with her every week, you know, her bark being worse than her bite. The series has pretty much concentrated on Peter and lately moreso Sylar so in a way I don't see a spinoff in their future (spinoffs are normally based on secondary characters). Plus I can foresee those two having movie aspirations and not wanting to be limited to the smallscreen. Heck, Zach Quinto is set to co-star as Spock in the new Star Trek movie (and likely sequels). He's best positioned himself to use Heroes as a launching pad to something bigger.
My guess (I have 2 votes) for who would be a good (and likely) spinoff:
Ando. Secondary character (although now he has a power who knows if he'll spring to the forefront, not likely, but at least he's not sidekick material anymore). Would be nice to see a story arc where he branches out on his own without being in the shadow of Hiro. I like the actor that plays him, also.
You know what'd really work? A spinoff featuring Breckin Meyer and Seth Green. Those 2 characters really worked - who doesn't think a show based on two smarmy comic book store nerds would be awesome? They had brief screentime, but they had great chemistry and really pulled it off. And it's not like Seth Green has any prospects outside of Family Guy voiceovers and Breckin Meyer would say yes as soon as the casting director dialed his line.
Make it happen, Hollywood.
At this point I would give anything for a whole hour of Milo V. doing his Future Peter scowl, just to have something to comment on.
I wonder - and this is a random thought - if this show were to go off the air which character would be the most compelling to have a spinoff on. I think the writers know Suresh and Tracey only annoy viewers so a full hour based on either of those 2 would flop faster than Rosie O' Donnell's variety show. There's only so much one could take with Claire, I've already mentioned its basically the same thing with her every week, you know, her bark being worse than her bite. The series has pretty much concentrated on Peter and lately moreso Sylar so in a way I don't see a spinoff in their future (spinoffs are normally based on secondary characters). Plus I can foresee those two having movie aspirations and not wanting to be limited to the smallscreen. Heck, Zach Quinto is set to co-star as Spock in the new Star Trek movie (and likely sequels). He's best positioned himself to use Heroes as a launching pad to something bigger.
My guess (I have 2 votes) for who would be a good (and likely) spinoff:
Ando. Secondary character (although now he has a power who knows if he'll spring to the forefront, not likely, but at least he's not sidekick material anymore). Would be nice to see a story arc where he branches out on his own without being in the shadow of Hiro. I like the actor that plays him, also.
You know what'd really work? A spinoff featuring Breckin Meyer and Seth Green. Those 2 characters really worked - who doesn't think a show based on two smarmy comic book store nerds would be awesome? They had brief screentime, but they had great chemistry and really pulled it off. And it's not like Seth Green has any prospects outside of Family Guy voiceovers and Breckin Meyer would say yes as soon as the casting director dialed his line.
Make it happen, Hollywood.
Not so certain on the spin off thing. Not until Heroes is dead (and stays dead mind you) will I find that necessary. But I agree with you I'm boooooored. I cant stand the fact that I have nothing to do on Monday nights (I don't want to schedule anything as the new volume comes out Feb. 2nd and I don't want to be forced out of seeing the premier due to a prior engagement.)I cant even criticize heroes (which you have to admit is fun in and of itself) as there is nothing that hasn't already been said and nothing new to talk about. Now my mondays are blue. Oh what to Do? What to Do?
ReplyDeleteyeah, i've quickly found this has become a case of "be careful what you wish for". i can just see the show saying "when i'm gone you won't have me to beat around".
ReplyDeletei think by default most spinoffs occur when the main show is nearing the end of its run. the only exception i can think of *off the top of my head* is that Private Practice show on ABC (i think that's what it's called), the one starring Kate Walsh's character from Grey's Anatomy. prior to that i would say maybe "Angel" being spun off while "Buffy" was still on, although i'm not too sure how many more years "Buffy" was on after "Angel" premiered.
i know for shizzle that a show starting the comic book geeks (Green and Meyer) would do amazing and i'd surely watch that. what would such a show be about? since there's no new episodes to comment on i think i'll delve into this some more. i like the idea the more and more i think about it.
there have been three new episodes, we all miss your thoughts!
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