Heroes Reborn

[sabrinathecat]

Not everyone can or is willing to plan like Straczynski did..but even he kind of got screwed over towards the end of B5....

If you're not willing to put in the work, you shouldn't be in the position to do it. Someone else would be delighted to have the job instead.

Yes, Straczinski had always planned for 5 seasons, but there was no "cut" point where the show could have ended with seasons 1, 2, or 3. Cramming seasons 4&5 into 4 was a drawback.

On the other hand, Buffy could have ended at any point--there were no season cliff-hangers (unless you count the dieing bit). Each season ended, and then was continued.

 

[Richards]

As I recall, the original plan for the "Heroes" show was that each season would feature a completely different cast of characters, each coming to terms with their own developing powers. There might be a cameo or two from the previous season, but for the most part those heroes' stories would have already been told.

And then it became a big hit the first season, and the writers were told by the higher-ups at the network: "Scrap that idea - we want season two to be about the same cast of characters. Make it happen." So they kind of floundered around for the following seasons, trying to see what else they could do with Claire, Hiro, Sylar, et al.

This 13-part miniseries actually sounds like they're being allowed to go back to their original plan. I'm willing to give it a shot.

Johnathan

 

[sabrinathecat]

Yeah, one of the plot points of the later series that annoyed me is when they started saying "Oh, supers have been around for decades, if not centuries, and this is just the latest generation." um, then what was all that build up with the eclipse and such like about in season 1. That made it look like this was a world-changing awakening.

Oh well.

I'll give the new show a try. I hope is is good and succeeds.

 

[trappedslider]

As I recall, the original plan for the "Heroes" show was that each season would feature a completely different cast of characters, each coming to terms with their own developing powers. There might be a cameo or two from the previous season, but for the most part those heroes' stories would have already been told.

And then it became a big hit the first season, and the writers were told by the higher-ups at the network: "Scrap that idea - we want season two to be about the same cast of characters. Make it happen." So they kind of floundered around for the following seasons, trying to see what else they could do with Claire, Hiro, Sylar, et al.

This 13-part miniseries actually sounds like they're being allowed to go back to their original plan. I'm willing to give it a shot.

Johnathan

You do do recall correctly, it was also planned for the Shanti Virus to be released in the middle of Season 2. When the WGA strike cut the season short, the show runners decided that they didn't want to leave the virus arc unresolved. The ending of episode 11 was reshot to have Peter destroy the virus, and the cliffhanger ending was changed from Nathan collapsing from the virus during a speech thanking the people of Odessa for having the courage to quarantine themselves to Nathan getting shot during a speech intended to reveal the existence of super powers just before he was going to say that he can fly. Then there was also the planned Origins spin-off anthology series.

 

[The_Silversword]

Your sig doesnt make alot of sense.

 

[Viking Bastard]

My reaction #1: "What? Of all the shows to get relaunched, they choose Heroes? Seriously? The record holder for the quickest turn-around from awesome to craptacular? Where's frickin' Firefly? Or any other show that actually deserves it?"

Followed by reaction #2: "Well, maybe we'll get to see the original plans for season 2, which was the point it all went horribly awry."

 

[Homicidal_Squirrel]

My reaction #1: "What? Of all the shows to get relaunched, they choose Heroes? Seriously? The record holder for the quickest turn-around from awesome to craptacular? Where's frickin' Firefly? Or any other show that actually deserves it?"

I don't think there is much of a chance of Firefly being relaunched what with Nathan Fillion finding success on Castle. Maybe if they relaunched it with a whole new crew? But would people really want to see it?

 

[Viking Bastard]

I don't think there is much of a chance of Firefly being relaunched what with Nathan Fillion finding success on Castle. Maybe if they relaunched it with a whole new crew? But would people really want to see it?

No, I think it's probably too late for Firefly at this point. It was just such a typical example.

 

[WayneLigon]

My reaction #1: "What? Of all the shows to get relaunched, they choose Heroes? Seriously? The record holder for the quickest turn-around from awesome to craptacular? Where's frickin' Firefly? Or any other show that actually deserves it?"

The main problem for Firefly at the moment is getting everyone back on the same page. There was news this or last week of discussions in that direction, for something like mini-arc stories done with 'who we can get back', or something similar.

 

[Zombie_Babies]

Didn't Joss say there's no way in hell he'd bring it back?