Heroes Season 1(#9)---11/20/06-'Homecoming'

[Fast Learner]

If your argument is that if they havn't said otherwise then its a valid speculation then we can make wild assumptions as to the city that blew up is hollywood and not newyork, nickie is clair and big bird will show up with the power to manifest snuffleupagis.

Sylar is actually a pink unicorn who slices heads open with his horn, but who has the power to project illusions to make us think he's a human.

That's where I'm at on the Sylar-as-Peter thing: we don't know much about him, it's certainly true, but what is it about that speculation that seems so likely? Why is it any more likely than Sylar being Mandy Patinkin, or Abraham Lincoln, that's all I'm thinkin', the theory is stinkin'.

 

[lrsach01]

What about the whole "You look different without your scar" bit when Future Hiro goes back to talk to Peter about saving the cheerleader? Why not warn Peter about whatever it is that will make him into Syler? I suppose with time travel, you can hand-wave it in any number of ways (if he knew Peter was going to become Syler, and told him about it, things would turn out even worse, or for some strange reason, he knows other stuff that's needed to fix the future, but not that, and Sylar/Peter somehow manages to lose the aforementioned scar - and change his face...), but for the most part, the writers seem to be trying to make sense and avoid excessively complex explanations when a simpler one works just as well.

First we don't know from which point in the future Hiro came back from. He might not know about Peter. He might also be doing something else to insure certain events happen in order to avoid a "rift." All this being said, I admit that I must be wrong. I've seen a picture of Sylar and its not Peter....still would have been cool though.

 

[lrsach01]

That's where I'm at on the Sylar-as-Peter thing: we don't know much about him, it's certainly true, but what is it about that speculation that seems so likely? Why is it any more likely than Sylar being Mandy Patinkin, or Abraham Lincoln, that's all I'm thinkin', the theory is stinkin'.

Oh sure, I was the first to admit it was a stretch. But my reasoning was clearly posted. The most compelling bit of information was Sylar's apparent use of different powers. This seamed like Peter's ability. Then I stretched it to the point where Peter was killing these people to absorb their power. The biggest reason for me is that I'm a fan of Joss Whedon...therefore I'm always looking for twist.

Of course, I've already admitted I'm wrong so its pretty much accademic. Oh well...better luck next time.

 

[Henry]

She tripped and fell, as in the picture. Then a second later Peter was there to help her, heck he could have been the shadowy figure shown in the painting. I'd have to check back on the timing . . .

There was a scene where she was running alone on the steps. So far, I don't think ANY of Isaac's pictures have gone wrong yet. That's damned cool.

 

[WayneLigon]

"The only thing you'll regret is denying who you really are!"

Uggh. Meet Zach, the self-actualized fourteen-year-old.

Considering it's a principle plot point that Claire has been thinking she's a freak, their conversation makes perfect sense.

 

[Umbran]

There was a scene where she was running alone on the steps. So far, I don't think ANY of Isaac's pictures have gone wrong yet. That's damned cool.

Cool... if you like mushroom clouds in Manhattan.

There still may be a reason to hide Sylar's face, even if he isn't one of the main characters. If he appears anywhere else, he'd be rapidly discovered by obsessive fans. Maybe he's in the bar when Matt get's caught by Claire's dad. Maybe he's in the background of some shot where Mohinder and Eden are talking. If he were, and his face were shown we'd be all over it.

So, we don't know where else he might be. Hiding the face means we get to speculate. He doesn't have to appear anywhere - we just have to have restricted information to have the opportunity to think about it. Consider it use of "network externalities" to enhance the show's popularity

 

[Flexor the Mighty!]

I think Sylar is Hiro's buddy Ando.

 

[Umbran]

I think Sylar is Hiro's buddy Ando.

Ouch! Now, wouldn't that be angsty?

 

[Bonzi]

I'm pretty sure Sylar is Matthew Perry seeking the agent who signed him up for Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.

 

[Shalimar]

I think Sylar is the guy who introduces himself as Sylar in the preveiws for the next episode. He is NOT Peter, and he is NOT Nathan, nor any other character.