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| producer = Lori Moyter<br />Kevin Lafferty
| editor = Lori Motyer<br />Mike Ketelsen<br />Michael S. Murphy<br />Donn Aron<br />Scott Boyd<br />Kristopher Lease<br />Louis Cioffi<br />Martin Nicholson<br />Tom Costantino
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| cinematography = Nate Goodman<br />Charlie Lieberman<br />Edward J. Pei<br />Annette Haellmigk<br />Alan Caso
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| runtime = 42 minutes
| company = ]<br />] (2006-2007)<br />] (2007-2010)<!--Not including Heroes Reborn-->
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| first_aired = {{Start date|2006|9|25}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|2|8}}<!--Not including Heroes Reborn-->
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'''''Heroes''''' is<!-- Per guidelines at ]. --> an American ] ] ] series created by ] that appeared on ] for four seasons from September 25, 2006 through February 8, 2010. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover that they had ], and how these abilities take effect in the characters' lives as they work together to prevent catastrophic futures. The series emulates the aesthetic style and storytelling of ]s, using multi-episode story arcs that build upon a larger, more encompassing narrative.<ref name="seasonsscripts">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.nbcuni.com/heroes/2006/09/how_many_seasonsscripts_are_pl.php |title=How many seasons/scripts are plotted out? |accessdate=October 31, 2006 |last=Kring |first=Tim |authorlink=Tim Kring |date=September 24, 2006 |publisher=NBC Universal ''Heroes'' Live Blog}}</ref> The series was produced by ] in association with Universal Media Studios.<ref name="nbc-about">{{cite web|url= http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/about/ |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC |publisher=NBC.com |accessdate=March 28, 2008}}</ref> It was filmed primarily in ], California.<ref name="NBC-real-locations">{{cite web|url=http://blog.nbc.com/heroes/2006/09/real_locations_or_movie_magic.php |title=Real locations or movie magic? |publisher=NBC.com |accessdate=March 28, 2008 |date=September 25, 2005}}</ref>

Four complete seasons aired, ending on February 8, 2010.<ref name="cancel">{{cite news|title=NBC stops holding out for "Heroes" |author = Schneider, Michael |publisher=] |date=May 14, 2010 |url=http://weblogs.variety.com/on_the_air/2010/05/nbc-stops-holding-out-for-heroes.html |accessdate = May 14, 2010 }}</ref> The critically acclaimed first season had a run of 23 episodes and garnered an average of 14.3 million viewers in the United States, receiving the highest rating for an NBC drama premiere in five years.<ref>{{cite press release|title=''Heroes'' debut paces NBC's second Monday win of the new season |publisher=] |date=September 26, 2006 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2006/09/26/heroes-debut-paces-nbcs-second-monday-win-of-the-new-season-22364/20060926nbc03/ |accessdate=August 24, 2014}}</ref> The second season of ''Heroes'' attracted an average of 13.1 million viewers in the U.S.,<ref name="NBC-20080113">{{cite news|title=NBC Renews Drama Series ''Chuck'', ''Life'' and ''Heroes'' for 2008–09 Season |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2008/02/13/nbc-renews-drama-series-chuck-life-and-heroes-for-2008-09-season-26679/20080213nbc01/ |date=February 13, 2008 |accessdate=August 25, 2014}}</ref> and marked NBC's sole series among the top 20 ranked programs in total viewership for the 2007–2008 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,272%7Cseason,00.html |title=TV News: TV shows, TV news, cable TV, satellite TV, TV schedules on Zap2it |publisher=Tv.zap2it.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> ''Heroes'' has earned a number of awards and nominations, including Primetime ]s, ], ], and ].<ref name="nbc-about" />

An online extension of the series, ''Heroes 360 Experience'', later rebranded as '']'', was created to explore the ''Heroes'' universe and provides insight into ].<ref name="nbc-heroes-site">{{cite news|title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/evolutions/ |accessdate=April 8, 2008}}</ref> Other official ''Heroes'' media include magazines, action figures, tie-in and interactive websites, a mobile game, a novel, clothing and other merchandise. In the fall of 2008, NBC Digital Entertainment released a series of online content for the summer, including more original web content, wireless iTV interactivity, graphic novels available for mobile viewing and ].<ref>{{cite press release|title=NBC Digital Entertainment Brings More Video, Original Content And Interactivity For Summer And Fall Season Programming |publisher=NBCUniversal|date=April 2, 2008 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2008/04/02/nbc-digital-entertainment-brings-more-video-original-content-and-interactivity-for-summer-and-fall-season-programming--27137/20080402nbc02/ |accessdate =August 25, 2014 }}</ref>

A 13-episode miniseries entitled '']'' premiered on NBC on September 24, 2015.<ref name=MiniseriesPremiereDate>{{cite web|title=NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for 2015-16 Season|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/06/22/nbc-announces-fall-premiere-dates-for-2015-16-season/420714/|publisher=Zap2It|accessdate=June 23, 2015}}</ref><ref name="heroes-2015">{{cite news | url=http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/nbc-to-revive-heroes-franchise-as-miniseries-in-2015-1201116954/ | title=NBC’s ‘Heroes’ to Return as Miniseries in 2015 | publisher=] | date=February 22, 2014 | accessdate=January 31, 2015 | last=Littleton | first=Cynthia}}</ref> Additionally, comic book writer ] will be writing an ongoing comic book continuing ''Heroes'', called ''Heroes: Season Five''; a release date and artist has yet to be determined.<ref>{{cite web|last=Esposito |first=Joey |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/16/comic-con-heroes-season-5-coming-in-comic-book-form |title=Comic-Con: Heroes: Season 5 Coming in Comic Book Form |publisher=IGN |date=2013-07-16 |accessdate=2014-06-03}}</ref>

==Cast and characters==
{{Main|List of Heroes characters}}
], who played Claire Bennet]]
Originally, Kring designed the series to have an ever-shifting cast. However, his motivation changed when he realized how popular the original cast was with audiences; therefore, he brought back most of the first-season cast for the second season, with a few additions who received star ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=eaa80101-98f1-4d9c-8b36-5d22db15296c|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080611043645/http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/detail/index.jsp?uuid=eaa80101-98f1-4d9c-8b36-5d22db15296c|archivedate=June 11, 2008 |title=Celebrity News, Celeb Gossip&nbsp;– E! Online UK |publisher=Eonline.com |date=May 22, 2009 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> In its first season, the show features an ] of twelve main characters making it the third largest cast in American primetime television behind '']'' and '']''. Although NBC's first-season cast page listed only ten characters,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/cast/ |title=''Heroes'' cast page |accessdate=May 18, 2007 |publisher=NBC}}</ref> ], who first appeared in the series' ] as ], was an additional member of the original full-time cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0731346/ |title=Leonard Roberts |publisher=IMDb |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> In episode ] of the first season, ], who portrays ], was upgraded from a ] to become the twelfth full-time cast member.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117952487.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title=''Heroes'' zeros in on its bad guy |accessdate=October 27, 2006 |last= Schneider |first=Michael |date=October 23, 2006 |publisher=]}}</ref>

These are the people who remained major characters during all four seasons:
* ] as ], a hospice nurse with the ability to mimic abilities of other people
* ] as ], a high-school cheerleader who can spontaneously regenerate
* ] as ], a congressional candidate with the ability to fly
* ] as ], an office worker who can manipulate space-time
* ] as ] police officer ], who can read people's minds

] joined the main cast in season two]]

During the first two seasons, some characters were written out to make room for new characters with new stories. In season one ] portrayed by ] who had the power of invisibility was instrumental in helping Peter understand his powers throwing him off a building to try to help him fly but he discovered he healed instead. ] was the first major character to be written out, dying near the end of season one. DL became a guest star after the events of the first season's finale, making two appearances throughout season two. Isaac Mendez was also written out, dying at the hands of ], which was shown during Hiro Nakamura's time traveling expedition to New York earlier in season one.

New characters added during season two include: ], played by ], a fugitive with the ability to emit a deadly poison; ], a 400-year-old Englishman also known as Takezo Kensei with the ability to regenerate, portrayed by ]; ], portrayed by ], a restaurant worker with the ability to mimic physical movements she sees; and ], a sadistic ] with the ability to generate electricity, portrayed by ]. Two recurring characters from season one, ], portrayed by ], and ], portrayed by ], were upgraded to main characters in season two.

Starting in season two, recurring character ], portrayed by ], was promoted to a main character.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbcumv.com/entertainment/storylines.nbc/heroes.html |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5gWo5yBiQ?url=http://nbcumv.com/entertainment/storylines.nbc/heroes.html |archivedate=May 4, 2009 |title=NBC Universal Media Village |publisher=Nbcumv.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}</ref> Elle, Adam, and Micah were removed from the main cast. Monica Dawson did not appear after scenes including her were cut. Niki was also written out but actress ] remained on the show portraying a new character ], Niki's triplet sister with the power to freeze objects with a touch.<ref>{{cite web|last=Wieselman |first=Jarett |url=http://blogs.nypost.com/popwrap/archives/2008/08/dana_davis_prom.html |title=Dana Davis: I'm Leaving "Heroes"&nbsp;– POPWRAP &#124; Gossip &#124; Entertainment &#124; News |publisher=Blogs.nypost.com |date=August 19, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> For season four, a new character ], portrayed by ], was added. Originally cast as a recurring part, the part was changed to a starring role.<ref name="Knepper01">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Knepper-Heroes-regular-1008514.aspx?imw=Y|title=Robert Knepper's Villainous Heroes Role Is Supersized|last=Mitovich|first=Matt|date=July 29, 2009|publisher=TV Guide|accessdate=September 19, 2009}}</ref> ] was also added as ], the deaf woman who had enhanced ] (seeing colors for music) including the ability to create a ].
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==Episodes==
{{See also|List of Heroes episodes|List of Heroes graphic novels}}
{{:List of Heroes episodes}}

===Synopsis===
]
The plot of ''Heroes'' is designed to be told in a way similar to the way comic books are told. Each season of ''Heroes'' contains one or two "volumes". There are several main story lines in each volume. As the main plots develop, smaller, more intimate stories are told within them. Each main character's story is developed separately and as time passes their paths cross and it is explained how their stories are intertwined and connected. This is the story of ordinary people who discover extraordinary super powers after a solar eclipse reveals them, and how these abilities affect the characters' daily lives.

The ], known as "Volume One: Genesis", begins with a seemingly ordinary group of people who gradually become aware that they have special abilities. The story develops showing their reactions to these powers, and how this discovery affects their personal and professional lives. At the same time, several ordinary individuals are investigating the origins and extent of these abilities. Mohinder Suresh (]), a research geneticist, continues his late father's research into the biological source of the powers, while Noah Bennet (Jack Coleman) represents, and is a lead agent for, a secret organization known only as "]" that wants to control and, if necessary, terminate those who are gifted. After only having a short time to come to terms with their new abilities, each of the heroes is drawn into the final showdown. They must each do their part to stop the destruction of the world that starts with an impending explosion at Kirby Plaza in New York City.

], known as "Volume Two: Generations",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/news/heroes-generations-finale/071204-01 |title=Exclusive: Tim Kring Explains Heroes' "Generations" Finale |last=Logan |first=Michael |date=December 4, 2007 |publisher=] |accessdate=April 18, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080906221929/http://www.tvguide.com/news/heroes-generations-finale/071204-01 |archivedate=2008-09-06}}</ref> begins four months after the events at Kirby Plaza. The main plot of ''Generations'' deals with the Company and its research on the ]. In a flashback to 1977, the research is performed by the Company's founders, whose identities are eventually revealed, to discover what the effects of various strains of the virus will do to the human and superhuman population. The virus is weaponized and locked away at Primatech Paper, the Company's facility used as a front. Returning to the present, the heroes must come together in an attempt to stop the release of a deadly strain of the virus and avert a global ].

The first part of ] is called "Volume Three: Villains". Volume three begins with an assassination attempt on Nathan Petrelli (Adrian Pasdar), a political figure who can fly, and explores its consequences. Meanwhile, several villains escape from the confines of Level 5, a maximum security area owned and operated by the Company within Primatech, and Noah Bennet attempts to recapture them. ] (]), Nathan Petrelli's father, heals from systemic nerve damage and aims to create a formula to give ordinary people superhuman abilities. The second part of season three, "Volume Four: Fugitives", reveals what happens after Nathan fails to produce the formula. After the destruction of ] and Pinehearst, the rival company of Primatech, the heroes attempt to lead normal lives until Nathan initiates his plan to round up all people with abilities. Sylar kills Nathan in an intense duel. However, because Nathan is a prominent political player, Matt Parkman (Greg Grunberg), who has power over people's minds, is instructed to alter Sylar's mind so that he will believe that he is Nathan and take his place. This has a negative side effect causing Sylar's consciousness to become trapped in Matt Parkman's mind.

] contains volume five, "Redemption", and takes place six weeks after the events of season three. The heroes try to return to their normal lives; Peter returns to his job as a paramedic, while Claire attends college. Sylar's body is causing his previously acquired abilities to manifest as he struggles with his forced identity as Nathan. Sylar's actual consciousness, trapped in Matt Parkman's mind, taunts Matt and seeks out his own body. Meanwhile, Hiro has to deal with his ] that is slowly killing him and preventing him from controlling his powers. A carnival group is introduced whose leader, Samuel, tries to recruit more people with abilities into his carnival family. Samuel claims he is creating a community for special people where they are welcome to be open with their abilities and respected by outsiders. In truth, he is bringing together as many people with abilities as possible to build up his own power, moving earth. The more special people he has around him, the stronger his power. The heroes have to come together to battle Samuel and his plan to expose "specials" to the world by killing thousands of people. The series finale ends by opening the nonexistent volume six, "Brave New World" in which Claire reveals the existence of people with special abilities to a group of reporters and photographers.
The series mimics how it started, with the last scene involving Claire Bennet jumping from a building and stating "my name is Claire Bennet, and that was attempt number--I guess I've kind of lost count."

==Production==

===Conception===
''Heroes'' began development early in 2006, when ], creator of NBC's '']'', came up with the show's concept. Kring wanted to create a "large ] saga" that would connect with the audience. He began thinking about how big, scary and complicated he felt the world is, and wanted to create a character-driven series about people who could do something about it. Kring felt that a cop or medical drama did not have characters that were big enough to save the world. He came up with the thought of ]; ordinary people who would discover extraordinary abilities, while still rooted in the real world and in reality. Casting directors Jason La Padura and Natalie Hart brought forth a cast of new faces such as ] who described the pilot as a "character drama about everyday people with a heightened reality." Said heightened reality was brought to light through the work of production designer Ruth Ammon. Kring wanted the series to have touchstones that involved the characters and the world they lived in.<ref name="Kring-imdb">{{cite video|people= Kring, Tim (creator) |date=August 28, 2008 |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0813715/ |format=DVD |title=(Unknown episode) |medium=Season one episodes |publisher= NBC Universal Media|accessdate=January 20, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.nbc.com/heroes/2006/09/why_i_wanted_to_do_a_show_like.php |title=''Heroes'' Live Blog: Why I wanted to do a show like ''Heroes'' |first=Tim |last=Kring |authorlink=Tim Kring |accessdate=February 2, 2008 |publisher=NBC}}</ref>

Before he began putting his ideas together, he spoke with '']'' executive producer Damon Lindelof, with whom he had worked for three years on ''Crossing Jordan''. Kring credits Lindelof for giving him ideas on how to pitch the series to the network and advice on the lessons he (Lindelof) learned about working on a ]. The two still speak and support each other's projects.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.nbc.com/heroes/2006/09/friends_with_the_creator_of_lo.php |title=''Heroes'' Live Blog: Friends with the creator of LOST |first=Tim |last=Kring |authorlink=Tim Kring |accessdate=February 2, 2008 |publisher=NBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/interviews/jeph_loeb.shtml|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213112206/http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/interviews/jeph_loeb.shtml|archivedate=February 13, 2008 |title=Interview with Jef Loeb |accessdate=February 2, 2008 |publisher=NBC}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2007/03/04/its_all_connected/?page=2 |title=''Heroes'' conspiracy theory isn't ''Lost'' on series' fans&nbsp;– The Boston Globe |publisher=Boston.com |date=March 4, 2007 |accessdate=May 27, 2009 | first1=Joanna | last1=Weiss}}</ref> When Kring pitched the idea for ''Heroes'' to the NBC network, he described the network's reaction as "excited...very supportive."<ref name="NBCblog-pitch">{{cite web|url=http://blog.nbc.com/heroes/2006/09/the_pitch_process_to_nbc.php |title=''Heroes'' Live Blog: The Pitch Process to NBC |first=Tim |last=Kring |authorlink=Tim Kring |accessdate=February 2, 2008 |publisher=NBC}}</ref> He comments that he has been partners with NBC for some time based on his six-year run as ] for ''Crossing Jordan''.<ref name="NBCblog-pitch" /> When he pitched the pilot, he described every detail, including the ]. When NBC executives asked him what was going to happen next, Kring responded, "Well, you'll just have to wait and find out."<ref name="ogmog">{{cite web|url=http://www.ogmog.com/2007/02/07/heroes-execs-discuss-shows-future-lost-more/ |title=Heroes Execs discuss show's future, LOST, more/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210052358/http://www.ogmog.com/2007/02/07/heroes-execs-discuss-shows-future-lost-more/|archivedate=February 10, 2007}}</ref> After the project was ], a special 73-minute version of the pilot was first screened to a large audience at the 2006 ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/720/720484p1.html |title=Comic-Con 2006: ''Heroes'' Pilot Premiere |accessdate=November 1, 2006 |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=June 22, 2006 |publisher=IGN}}</ref> It was initially reported that this unaired pilot would not be released, but it was included on the season one DVD set.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allthingshidef.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=89E5110303BB43C3B8BBB3607A05AAEE |title=The HD DVD of "Heroes" Comes Packed With Interactive Extras |accessdate=July 26, 2007 |last=Tribbey |first=Chris |date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=allthingshidef.com |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080105181249/http://www.allthingshidef.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=89E5110303BB43C3B8BBB3607A05AAEE |archivedate = January 5, 2008}}</ref>

===Writing===
] helped define the tone of the series]]
When the writing team worked on an episode, each writer took a character and wrote the individual scenes surrounding them. These stories were then combined and given to the episode writer. This system allowed every writer to contribute to every episode,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=8738 |title=Reflections: Talking with Bryan Fuller |accessdate=November 1, 2006 |last=Taylor |first=Robert |date=October 26, 2006 |publisher=]}}</ref> and enabled the writing team to finish scripts sooner, so the filming crew could shoot more scenes at a location.<ref name="ogmog" /> Tim Kring described the writing process as a collaborative one and stated that the collaboration process was important because production needed to shoot several scenes at a single location. To do this, several scripts had to be ready. ], co-producer and writer, explained that this process was important in a serialized drama because one has to know where each character's development is heading.<ref name="ogmog" />

Season two coincided with the ], meaning only 11 out of the planned 24 episodes were produced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/heroes/volume-two-generations-four-months-later.../episode/1123663/summary.html?tag=ep_list;ep_title;0 |title=Heroes: (Volume Two: "Generations") Four Months Later... - TV.com |accessdate=April 19, 2008 |publisher=]}}</ref> This forced the producers to redesign the season to encompass only the ''Generations'' volume out of the three planned.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/841/841573p1.html |title=Heroes Creator Tim Kring Talks |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=December 14, 2007 |publisher=IGN}}</ref> The planned third volume, ''Exodus'',<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/21/arts/television/21hero.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 |title=''Heroes'' Is Ready for Its Rebound |accessdate=September 17, 2008 |last=Carter |first=Bill |date=July 21, 2008 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> which was originally designed to be a story arc reflecting the effects of the release of strain 138 of the Shanti virus, was cancelled. The planned fourth volume, ''Villains'', was changed to the third volume and moved into season three.<ref name="NBC-20080113" /> Scenes from the volume two finale, "]", were reshot to reflect the cancelation of the ''Exodus'' volume, and to tie up all the loose plot storylines of ''Generations''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/006800410.cfm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080124092512/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/006800410.cfm|archivedate=January 24, 2008 |title=Tim Kring on ''Heroes'' Vol. 3 |accessdate=February 3, 2008 |last=Phegley |first=Kiel |date=December 20, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.ign.com/articles/841/841573p1.html |title=Heroes Creator Tim Kring Talks |accessdate=March 2, 2008 |last=Goldman |first=Eric |date=December 14, 2007 |publisher=IGN}}</ref>

Following criticisms of the second and third volumes, Tim Molloy from ] reported that ''Heroes'' would return to its roots with the fourth volume, ''Fugitives'', to attract new viewers and regain those who gave up on the show because of too many characters and plotlines.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Heroes-Returns-Roots-1001690.aspx |title=Heroes Returns to Roots in Midseason Reboot |publisher=TV Guide |first=Tim |last=Molloy |date=January 15, 2009 |accessdate=January 17, 2009}}</ref> In November 2008, NBC fired ] and ] from the production staff of ''Heroes'' over creative differences and budget problems.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/VR1117995152.html |title=''Heroes'' duo get the ax |publisher=] |first=Cynthia |last=Littleton |date=November 2, 2008 |accessdate=November 3, 2008}}</ref> As a result, Tim Kring would refocus the series on character development and simple storytelling.<ref>{{cite news|title=Tim Kring refocuses ''Heroes'' |publisher=Variety |first=Cynthia |last=Littleton |date=November 3, 2008}}</ref> However, a high-ranking insider told '']'' that rather than pressure from NBC or Universal Media responding to recent plummeting ratings, it was Kring himself who fired Alexander and Loeb because the duo refused to continue character-driven stories that made the first season popular from the start.<ref>'']''; November 17, 2008</ref> In December 2008, ] signed a 2-year deal with ] after the cancellation of his ] series '']''.<ref name="Bryan Fuller closes in">{{cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i5a49077a0f8280a05381cedfd646ed1a |title=Bryan Fuller closes in on UMS deal |publisher=] |first=Nellie |last=Andreeva |date=December 4, 2008 |accessdate=December 7, 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081219160942/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i5a49077a0f8280a05381cedfd646ed1a |archivedate=2008-12-19}}</ref> He rejoined the writing staff of ''Heroes'' starting with the 20th episode of season three and had a "key role in the writing and direction" of the series.<ref name="Bryan Fuller closes in"/> However, on June 22 it was revealed that Fuller left ''Heroes'' to work on other projects.<ref>heroestheseries.com, http://www.heroestheseries.com/has-bryan-fuller-left-heroes-again/ (June 2009)</ref> On April 28, 2009, director/producer ] was fired by NBC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heroestheseries.com/heroes-season-4-hints-news-and-firings |title=''Heroes'' producer fired by NBC |accessdate=May 11, 2009 |publisher=heroestheseries.com}}</ref>

===Music===
The series score is composed by ] and ], with music engineer Michael Perfitt<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/video/video_display.shtml#mea=111586 |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |publisher=Nbc.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> and vocals provided by ]. Each episode averages thirty to thirty-five minutes of music. Melvoin and Coleman became involved with ''Heroes'' from their previous work with executive producer ].<ref name="beeman's music blog">{{cite web|url=http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/ |title=BEEMAN’S BLOG&nbsp;– Season 2, Episode 11 |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |authorlink=Greg Beeman |last=Beeman |first=Greg}}</ref> ] gave general instructions to the pair, including the emotion and direction for each character. Kring wanted incredibly unusual music and gave Melvoin and Coleman a lot of freedom and permission to experiment.{{Citation needed|date=August 2010}} In ] episode, Kring suggested that a "dreamy" cue be used in the scene involving ] running into a burning train. The "dreamy" cue has since become a signature piece of the show. Melvoin and Coleman developed musical cues for each character. ]'s theme involved wind and voices to create the feeling of a ghost-like presence. ]'s involves ]s and ]s with ] to re-create the sound of clocks ticking in reference to the character's power. ]'s theme involves voices being played backwards when he uses his power of ]. ]'s theme involves ] strings. ]'s theme was based on her character's alter-ego named Jessica and involved winds and Indian voices chanting in an underscore to give a feeling that she was possessed. ]'s theme is the piano composition that plays at the end of some episodes.<ref name="beeman's music blog" />

In 2007, the ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards gave Melvoin and Coleman the "Top Television Series" award for their work on ''Heroes''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ascap.com/playback/2007/summer/features/filmtv_awards.html |title=22nd Annual ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards > Playback Summer 2007 |publisher=Ascap.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> In France, the ] of ''Heroes'' is composed by Victoria Petrosillo.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victoriapetrosillo.com/ |title=Bienvenue chez Victoria ! |publisher=www.victoriapetrosillo.com |date= |accessdate=July 24, 2010 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090510060445/http://www.victoriapetrosillo.com/ |archivedate=2009-05-10 |language=French}}</ref> Her song, "Le Héros d'un autre", is used by television network ] to replace the show's original incidental music. The network created a new opening credit sequence so they could play Petrosillo's theme song.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victoriapetrosillo.com |title=Bienvenue chez Victoria ! |publisher=Victoriapetrosillo.com |date= |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref> The official ] was released on March 18, 2008 by The ] Television, DVD, Music & Consumer Products Group. On February 29, 2008 the Group released five music videos created by Heroes producer/director ], each combining show footage with songs from the soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://community.tvguide.com/blog-entry/TVGuide-News-Blog/Todays-News/Heroes-Soundtrack-Music/800034447 |title=Heroes soundtrack, music videos on the way&nbsp;— Today's News: Our Take &#124; TVGuide.com |publisher=Community.tvguide.com |date=February 28, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN285426120080228 |title=Dylan, Bowie on Heroes soundtrack &#124; Entertainment &#124; Reuters |publisher=Reuters |date=February 28, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20180839,00.html |title=''Heroes'' soundtrack taps Bob Dylan, Wilco &#124; Heroes &#124; Television News &#124; News + Notes &#124; Entertainment Weekly |publisher=Ew.com |date=February 28, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> In September 2008, Melvoin and Coleman announced that they would be releasing an album consisting entirely of the score from ''Heroes'', titled '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2008/09/heroes-wendy-li.html |title=Wendy and Lisa prepare ''Heroes'' score album |publisher=Hollywoodinsider.ew.com |date=September 26, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> It was released on April 14, 2009 by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lalalandrecords.com/Heroes.html |title=''Heroes'' on La-La Land Records |publisher=] |date=April 14, 2009 |accessdate=April 28, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413175247/http://www.lalalandrecords.com:80/Heroes.html |archivedate=April 13, 2009 |df=mdy }}</ref>

===Filming and visual effects===
Eric Grenaudier and John Han of ] are the ]s and Mark Spatny<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fxguide.com/article432.html |title=vfx knowledge&nbsp;– Heroic VFX : Stargate Digital and NBC's Heroes |publisher=fxguide |date=May 30, 2007 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> is the visual effects producer for ''Heroes''. They work with visual effects animators Anthony Ocampo and ], who are also from Stargate.<ref name="Kring-imdb" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/credits/credits_tim.shtml|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080822024920/http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/credits/credits_tim.shtml|archivedate=August 22, 2008 |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |publisher=Nbc.com |date=September 22, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> The series ] consist of ] and 2D and 3D animation. The visual effects for the series are created after the scene is shot in post-production, unlike special effects, which are incorporated into the scenes during filming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/video/video_display.shtml#mea=106334 |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |publisher=NBC |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> Notable visual effects include radioactive Ted in "]", ] flying from ] and ] in "]", and Hiro's time freezing encounter with the schoolgirl in the red bow in "]".<ref name="Kring-imdb" /> The special effects are coordinated by Gary D'Amico. Stunts are coordinated by Ian Ouinn, who also uses blue screens to accomplish some of the stunts in the series, such as Nathan Petrelli flying away from Heidi during the car accident scene in "]". Principal filming for ''Heroes'' takes place in Los Angeles and ].<ref name="NBC-real-locations" /> The Stargate Digital team are also responsible for making Los Angeles look like international locations, such as India and ], using blue screens and set designs by Ruth Ammon, production designer for the series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/video/video_display.shtml#mea=135774 |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |publisher=Nbc.com |date= |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> The series is filmed using a ].

In keeping with the comic book thematic elements used on ''Heroes'', professional ] ] and ] were brought in to provide the artwork used within the series under the direction of Ruth Ammon, including the ] of ], and Mendez ] comic book series, the ''9th Wonders!''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=91047 |title=Talking ''Heroes'' and comics with Tim Sale |accessdate=March 21, 2007 |last=Smith |first=Zack |date=November 14, 2006 |publisher=] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210183708/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=91047 |archivedate=2007-02-10}}</ref> Additionally, the ] used in captions and credits for the show is reminiscent of ] comic book lettering. It was created by Sale and is based on his handwriting style.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/742/742034p1.html |title=Loeb Talks ''Heroes'' |accessdate=March 21, 2007 |last=George |first=Richard |date=October 26, 2006 |publisher=IGN}}</ref> ''Heroes'' is designed by ] Ruth Ammon. Ammon has been nominated for her work on ''Heroes'' twice by the ] and has also been nominated for two Emmy Awards for excellence in art direction.

===''Heroes: Origins''===
On May 14, 2007, NBC announced that it would air a six-episode ''Heroes'' ] called ''Heroes: Origins'' during the 2007–08 season.<ref name="nbcquality">{{cite press release|title=NBC delivers the quality once again this fall, <nowiki></nowiki> for its 2007–08 Primetime schedule |publisher=NBCUniversal |date=May 14, 2007 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2007/05/14/nbc-delivers-the-quality-once-again-this-fall-introducing-five-ambitious-new-dramas-an-inventive-comedy-and-a-variety-of-innovative-unscripted-programs-for-its-2007-08-primetime-schedule-24411/20070514nbc01/ |accessdate=August 25, 2014}}</ref> The show was to introduce a new character each week, and viewers were to select which one would stay for the following season of the regular series.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117964868.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title=NBC announces schedule, shows |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |last=Schneider |first=Michael |date=May 14, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> The show was supposed to air after the completion of the second season of ''Heroes'' in April 2008;<ref name="nbcquality" /> however, on October 31, 2007, it was reported that ''Origins'' had been postponed because of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iff716996ae2a7e21c8a3f229c7669739 |title=False start for NBC's ''Heroes: Origins'' |publisher=] |accessdate=November 1, 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080415182411/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iff716996ae2a7e21c8a3f229c7669739 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = April 15, 2008}}</ref> Tim Kring stated in an interview that the first episode of ''Origins'' was to reveal the secrets and meanings behind the Helix symbol. However, because of the WGA Strike, Kring commented that the secret will have to be revealed down the line. Kring revealed that he was to write the first episode of ''Origins'', and that ] had been hired to write another episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.nbc.com/heroes/ |title=Heroes Live Blog |accessdate=September 25, 2007}}</ref> Director ], a fan of ''Heroes'', was set to write and direct an episode for the spin-off,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://silentbobspeaks.com/?p=342 |title=The Guy Who Ruined "Heroes" |publisher=Silent Bob Speaks |date= |accessdate=2014-06-03}}</ref> as were ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iaa81044b3a12eacf1c1187f4353f919a|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024185311/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3iaa81044b3a12eacf1c1187f4353f919a|archivedate=October 24, 2007 |title=Dougherty, Roth writing ''Origins'' episodes |publisher=Hollywoodreporter.com |date=September 22, 2007 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> On April 3, 2008, a day after NBC announced its 2008–2009 primetime schedule, Ben Silverman confirmed ''Origins''{{'}}s cancellation.<ref name="origindead">{{cite web|url=http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=51591|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080406112808/http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=51591|archivedate=April 6, 2008 |title=''Heroes'' Returns; ''Origins'' Dies |last=Spelling |first=Ian |date=April 4, 2008 |publisher=]|accessdate= April 4, 2008}}</ref>

==Mythology==
{{Main|Mythology of Heroes}}

''Heroes'' includes some mysterious fictional recurring elements that have been ascribed to science fiction or ] phenomena. Tim Kring and the creators of the series referred to these fictional elements as part of the ] of the series. Kring confirmed that although the show has a unique mythology, he did not want to sink too deeply into it. Rather, Kring used volumes to wrap up ongoing plot lines instead of carrying storylines over long periods of time as in ''Lost''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/entertainment/hollywood/news/2007/04/magkring |title=Santiago Cabera: Heroes Artistic Hero |accessdate=February 3, 2008 |last=Kushner |first=David |date=April 23, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> Among the show's mythological elements are the ], the legend of Takezo Kensei, paintings of the future, superpowers and their origins, the Shanti virus, ''9th Wonders!'' comic book, and numerous other elements and mythological themes.

==Response==

===Critical reception===
Season 1 received highly positive reviews. During the season, the ] named ''Heroes'' one of the ten "best television programs of the year."<ref>{{cite press release|title=AFI Awards 2006 Official Selections Announced |publisher=] |date=December 10, 2006 |format=PDF |url=http://www.afi.com/Docs/about/press/2006/awards06.pdf |accessdate=December 11, 2006}}</ref>
Doug Elfman of the ] stated, "the show's super strengths are its well-developed filmmaking, smooth pacing and a perfect cast. It views like the first hour of a fun, thoughtful movie." Barry Garron at '']'' also stated, "''Heroes'' is one of TV's most imaginative creations and might, with luck, become this year's ''Lost''."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003156041|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070212155757/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003156041|archivedate=February 12, 2007 |title=Heroes |publisher=Hollywoodreporter.com |date= |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> Less favorable reviews included the ''Philadelphia Inquirer'', who commented that although the show had lots of "cool effects," it "lands, splat, in a pile of nonsense and dim dialogue." In response to the first pod of season one episodes, The ''Chicago Tribune'' went as far as saying, "you could watch the first few episodes of ''Heroes'', or you could repeatedly hit yourself on the head with a brick. The effect is surprisingly similar."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2006/09/like_pain_heres.html |title=The Watcher&nbsp;– All TV, all the time &#124; Chicago Tribune &#124; Blog |publisher=Featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com |date= September 22, 2006|accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> At ], the ''Heroes'' pilot received a 67/100, with generally favorable reviews from critics.<ref name="metacritic-heores">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/heroes?q=heroes |title=Heroes (NBC)&nbsp;– Reviews |publisher=] |accessdate=March 28, 2008}}</ref> The show was declared the fourth highest rated show for the first ten years of ] Pro (2002–2012).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/brad-pitt-johnny-depp-dark-knight-lost-imdb-top-10-284912|title=Johnny Depp, 'The Dark Knight,' 'Lost' Named to IMDb's Top 10 of the Last Decade|accessdate=February 10, 2012|date=January 25, 2012|work=]|author=Schillaci, Sophie A.}}</ref>

Season two received generally positive reviews but was criticized by commentators and fans for a much slower pace, less engaging storyline and lack of focus compared to the first season. ] stated that "when there's a little bit of a delay, there's not that instant, rewarding scene or moment or episode... people get impatient, so it has been extremely important for them to strike a balance between giving and getting."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/heroes/ventimiglia-exerts-best-effort-15101.aspx |title=Ventimiglia Exerts "Best Efforts" When Working on ''Heroes'' |publisher=Buddytv.com |date=December 26, 2007 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> In an interview with '']'', ''Heroes'' creator Tim Kring commented on criticisms of season two, and the series' 15% decline in ratings.<ref name="EWApology">{{cite web|url=http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20158840,00.html |title=''Heroes'' Creator Apologizes to Fans |accessdate=November 16, 2007 |last=Jensen |first=Jeff |date=November 7, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> Kring said that he felt he had made mistakes with the direction of season two. He had thought that the audience was looking for a "build-up of characters and the discovery of their powers", when viewers were instead looking for "adrenaline." Kring also outlined what he felt were problems with plot development, stating that season two "took too long to get to the big-picture story", explaining that Peter's vision of the viral ] should have occurred in the first episode instead of the seventh. He feels that it would have been better to introduce new characters within the context of the main storyline, as with ], rather than in unattached arcs such as that of Maya and Alejandro. Kring also admitted that he should have resolved the "Hiro in Japan" storyline much more quickly, and that the romantic stories were not working well. With regard to Claire and West, and Hiro and Yaeko, he said, "I've seen more convincing romances on TV. In retrospect, I don't think romance is a natural fit for us."<ref name="EWApology" />

Seasons three and four had an equally harsh reception. ''Los Angeles Times'' said "Even just a half-hour in, it's difficult not to wish everyone would just lighten the heck up. The graphic novel noir feel is becoming increasingly oppressive, and everyone is just so grim."<ref name=meta>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/heroes/season-3 |title=Heroes&nbsp;— Season 3 Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More |publisher=Metacritic |date= |accessdate=June 30, 2012}}</ref> ''New York Post'' said "This show, which was once so thrilling and fun, has become full of itself, its characters spouting crazy nonsense."<ref name=meta/>

===Awards and nominations===
By the time ''Heroes'' completed the first half of the first season, the show had already collected an assortment of honors and accolades. On December 13, 2006, the ] nominated the program for "best new series" of 2007.<ref>{{cite press release|title=2007 Writers Guild Awards Television & Radio Nominees Announced |publisher=] |date=December 14, 2006 |url=http://www.wga.org/subpage_newsevents.aspx?id=2267 |accessdate=December 14, 2006 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071205212901/http://www.wga.org/subpage_newsevents.aspx?id=2267 |archivedate=December 5, 2007 |df=mdy }}</ref> On December 14, the ] nominated the program for a ] for "best television drama", and nominated ] (]) for Best Supporting Actor on a TV Series.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Hollywood Foreign Press Association Announced the Nominations for the 64th Golden Globe Awards |publisher=] |date=December 14, 2006 |url=http://www.hfpa.org/news/id/42 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070108110307/http://www.hfpa.org/news/id/42 |archivedate=January 8, 2007 |accessdate=December 14, 2006 }}</ref> On January 9, 2007, ''Heroes'' won the award for Favorite New TV Drama at the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16553069/ |title=Aniston, Depp are People's Choice winners |accessdate=January 10, 2007 |date=January 9, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> The ] nominated ''Heroes'' on January 9, 2007 for an Image Award in the "Outstanding Drama Series" category.<ref>{{cite press release|title=The 38th NAACP Image Awards Nomination Results |publisher=] |date=January 9, 2007 |format=PDF |url=http://www.naacpimageawards.net/PDFs/Nominees_Only.pdf |accessdate=March 3, 2007 }}</ref> On February 21, 2007, ''Heroes'' was nominated for five ]. The nominations included "Best Network Television Series", "Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series" for both ] and ], and "Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series" for ] and ].<ref name="saturn" /> On February 22, 2008, it was announced that ''Heroes'' was again nominated for five Saturn Awards. The nominations for 2008 include "Best Network Television Series," "Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series" for both Greg Grunberg and Masi Oka, "Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series" for ], and "Best Television Series on DVD." The 2008 nominations are similar to the 2007 nominations, except Ali Larter was not nominated this year; instead the ''Heroes'' Season one DVD was nominated, in a different category.<ref name="saturn" />

On July 19, 2007, the ] announced their nominations for the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards. ''Heroes'' was nominated in eight categories, including Outstanding Drama Series. The first episode, "]", earned six nominations: Outstanding Directing (]), Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series, and Outstanding Stunt Coordination. The episode "]" also received a nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Series. ] was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.syfyportal.com/news423917.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926224737/http://www.syfyportal.com/news423917.html|archivedate=September 26, 2007 |title=''Heroes'' Grabs Eight Emmy Nominations |accessdate=July 19, 2007 |last=Hinman |first=Michael |date=July 19, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> On September 16, 2007, the ] were held and ''Heroes'' failed to win a single Emmy award despite the eight nominations. On July 21, 2007, the ] awarded ''Heroes'' with the prestigious Outstanding Program of the Year title during their 23rd Annual ] ceremony.<ref>{{cite press release|title=NBC Triumphs At TCA Awards |publisher=] |date=July 21, 2007 |url=http://tvcritics.org/?q=node/329 |accessdate=December 30, 2007}}</ref> The cast of ''Heroes'' was named in the 2006 ''Time'' Magazine's ] issue under "People Who Mattered".<ref name="TimeMagazine2006">{{cite news|url= http://www.time.com/time/personoftheyear/2006/people/16.html|title=People Who Mattered 2006: The Cast of ''Heroes'' |accessdate = December 31, 2006|author=Poniewozik, James|date=December 17, 2006|publisher = Time }}</ref>

===Ratings===
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The pilot episode generated 14.3 million viewers,<ref>{{cite press release|title=''Heroes'' Premiere Delivers NBC's Highest 18–49 Rating for Any Fall Drama Debut in Five Years |publisher=] |date=September 26, 2006 |url=http://www.azcentral.com/12news/newsreleases/articles/heroespremiere09262006-CR.html |accessdate=December 22, 2007}}</ref> with the season high topping out at 16.03 million viewers for ].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Ratings: Top 20 in Total Viewers (in Millions) |publisher=The Futon Critic |date=November 28, 2006 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings.aspx?id=weekly |accessdate=December 21, 2007}}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> When the series returned from hiatus on January 22, 2007, the ratings averaged about the same as the pilot with 14.9 million viewers.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Weekly Program Rankings |publisher=] Medianet |date=January 30, 2007 |url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=013007_05 |accessdate=December 20, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221131240/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=013007_05 |archivedate=December 21, 2008 }}</ref> When the show went on a second hiatus during the first season, from March 4, 2007 to April 23, 2007 (7 weeks), ratings hit a new low; the lowest being 11.14 million viewers during part one of the three part finale, "]."<ref>{{cite press release|title=Weekly Program Rankings |publisher=] Medianet |date=May 15, 2007 |url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=051507_13 |accessdate=December 21, 2007 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221131244/http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=051507_13 |archivedate=December 21, 2008 }}</ref> In season two, the opener was consistent in the ratings, however, week-by-week, the ratings continued to dive, reaching another new low for the series on episode seven, "]", with only 9.87 million viewers. Although the ratings were lower than average, this episode was considered to be a turning point for the declining season, as a major plot twist was introduced and the volume's "big picture storyline" was presented.<ref name="EWApology" /><ref>{{cite press release|title=Weekly Program Rankings |publisher=] Medianet |date=November 13, 2007 |url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=111307_06 |accessdate=December 19, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618031634/http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=111307_06 |archivedate=2008-06-18}}</ref> The season two/volume 2 finale generated 11.06 million viewers in the ratings, down more than 3 million viewers from the season opener and series pilot.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Weekly Program Rankings |publisher=] Medianet |date=December 11, 2007 |url=http://www.abcmedianet.com/web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=121107_05 |accessdate=December 19, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618031652/http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=121107_05 |archivedate=2008-06-18}}</ref>

While the show premiered with high ratings, ratings slowly diminished throughout its run. The first episode of season two was the highest viewed, whereas each successive season had fewer viewers than the one preceding it.

Season three of ''Heroes'' started with strong ratings that dropped steadily throughout the season. The season's finale placed last in its timeslot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/04/heroes-chuck-have-average-finales.html |title=''Heroes'', ''Chuck'': Dramatic seasons, typical finales |publisher=The Live Feed |date=April 29, 2009 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302194359/http://www.thrfeed.com/2009/04/heroes-chuck-have-average-finales.html |archivedate=2010-03-02}}</ref>

The season four premiere of ''Heroes'' was the lowest rated episode of the series to that point, averaging 5.9 million viewers.<ref name="09-21 overnight">{{cite web | url = http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/09/22/tv-ratings-dancing-house-premiere-big-heroes-the-jay-leno-show-fall/27997 | title = Updated TV Ratings: House premieres big Dancing, Heroes & The Jay Leno Show fall | publisher = TV by the Numbers | date = September 22, 2009 | accessdate = September 23, 2009 }}</ref> Despite the season's low ratings, executive producer Tim Kring was "fully expecting" a fifth season.<ref name=s4>{{cite news | last = Keveney | first = Bill | title = Adrian Pasdar 'Has Never Been Better' | publisher = ] | date = November 30, 2009 | url = http://www.usatoday.com/printedition/life/20091130/heroes30_st.art.htm | accessdate = December 3, 2009}}</ref> However, while creator Kring was hopeful over the show's future, many media insiders were not so confident. There was growing speculation on some news sites that NBC would cancel the series at the conclusion of its fourth season<ref>{{cite web|title=Heroes faces uncertain future |url=http://www.atvnewsnetwork.co.uk/today/index.php/cult-news/2175-heroes-likely-to-be-cancelled |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212132955/http://www.atvnewsnetwork.co.uk/today/index.php/cult-news/2175-heroes-likely-to-be-cancelled |archivedate=2010-02-12}}</ref> or that it might renew the show for a fifth and final season by ordering either 6 or 13 episodes and possibly airing them as a backup or mid-season replacement.<ref>{{cite web|title=Heroes to be renewed for final season? |url=http://www.atvnewsnetwork.co.uk/today/index.php/atv-today/2697-heroes-to-be-renewed-for-final-season |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100415003229/http://www.atvnewsnetwork.co.uk/today/index.php/atv-today/2697-heroes-to-be-renewed-for-final-season |archivedate=2010-04-15}}</ref> On May 14, 2010, NBC made it official that ''Heroes'' was indeed cancelled.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rice |first=Lynette |url=http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/05/14/heroes-canceled-by-nbc/ |title="Heroes cancelled by NBC" from EW.com (May 14, 2010) |publisher=Hollywoodinsider.ew.com |date=May 14, 2010 |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable "
|-
! Season
! Timeslot (EDT)
! Season premiere
! Season finale
! TV season
! U.S. viewers<br />in millions
! U.S. live viewers + DVR
! UK viewership (BBC2)
|-
| style="text-align:center" | ]
| Monday 9:00&nbsp;pm
| style="text-align:center" | September 25, 2006
| style="text-align:center" | May 21, 2007
| style="text-align:center" | 2006–2007
| style="text-align:center" | 13.86
| style="text-align:center" | 14.30
| style="text-align:center" | 3.91
|-
| style="text-align:center" | ]
| Monday 9:00&nbsp;pm
| style="text-align:center" | September 24, 2007
| style="text-align:center" | December 3, 2007
| style="text-align:center" | 2007–2008
| style="text-align:center" | 11.46
| style="text-align:center" | 13.10
| style="text-align:center" | 3.81
|-
| style="text-align:center" | ]
| Monday 10:00&nbsp;pm
| style="text-align:center" | September 22, 2008
| style="text-align:center" | April 27, 2009
| style="text-align:center" | 2008–2009
| style="text-align:center" | 7.61
| style="text-align:center" | 9.27
| style="text-align:center" | 3.26
|-
| style="text-align:center" | ]
| Monday 8:00&nbsp;pm (2009)<br />Monday 9:00&nbsp;pm (2010)
| style="text-align:center" | September 21, 2009
| style="text-align:center" | February 8, 2010
| style="text-align:center" | 2009–2010
| style="text-align:center" | 6.54<ref>{{cite web|last=Andreeva |first=Nellie |url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/05/full-series-rankings-for-the-2009-10-broadcast-season/ |title=Full Series Rankings For The 2009-10 Broadcast Season&nbsp;– |publisher=Deadline.com |date=May 27, 2010 |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center" | N/A
| style="text-align:center" | N/A
<!--Not including Heroes Reborn-->
|}

===Promotions and fandom===
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Following the debut of ''Heroes'' in 2006, the ] ''Save the Cheerleader, Save the World'' was recognized within the television industry as an effective marketing device.<ref name="Variety-tagline">{{cite news|last=Schneider |first=Michael |title=Inside Move: Rival Blurbsters Find ''Heroes'' at NBC |publisher=] |date=November 27, 2006 |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117954599.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |accessdate=January 26, 2008}}</ref> In 2006, NBC also created a ''Heroes'' parody titled ''Zeroes''. ''Zeroes'', which was released as a ] on sites including YouTube, features parodies including four chapters and an open audition. Development and production of the project was kept secret from Tim Kring.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117960789.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 |title=Subtlety succeeds as NBC spreads buzz | work=Variety | first=Josef | last=Adalian | date=March 8, 2007}}</ref> NBC hosted panels at the 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 ] in San Diego to promote the series. Major announcements have been made during the panel, along with sneak peeks of forthcoming seasons. In 2006, the ''Heroes'' panel presented the entire season one 72-minute pilot. In 2008 the first half of the season three premiere was shown. Comic-Con also allows the cast and crew to answer questions from the press and from fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci07prog_kring.shtml|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071214061309/http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci07prog_kring.shtml|archivedate=December 14, 2007 |title=Extended Interview with Tim Kring of ''Heroes'' |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_prog.shtml|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080102004159/http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_prog.shtml|archivedate=January 2, 2008 |title=Comic-Con 2007: Programming |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> On July 21, 2007, Tim Kring announced that cast and crew members of ''Heroes'' would travel the world for the ''Heroes World Tour'' to promote the season one DVD release and the forthcoming season two. The tour took place in North America (New York and Toronto), Asia (], Tokyo, and Hong Kong) and Europe (], Paris and London). The tour began on August 26, and ended on September 1, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/heroesworldtour/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228060529/http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/heroesworldtour/|archivedate=December 28, 2007 |title=Heroes World Tour |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |publisher=NBC}}</ref> The post-hardcore bands ] and ] have both respectively named songs after the show, "This Is Usually the Part Where People Scream" and "Save the Cheerleader".

==Distribution==

===Blu-ray and DVD releases===
The first DVD release of ''Heroes'' was a sampler disc, containing only the first episode, and was released in ] and the UK on September 3, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000RO8UEC/ |title=Amazon.co.uk: Heroes&nbsp;– Series 1 Episode 1 : Sampler Disc ]}}</ref> UK Region 2 split ''Heroes'' into two-halves on its initial release; part one being released on October 1, 2007 and part two on December 10, 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000RG12FY |title=Heroes: Season 1&nbsp;– Part 1 ], in the category of "Best Television Series on DVD."<ref name="saturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.saturnawards.org/nominations.html |title=The 33rd Annual Saturn Awards Nominations |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |publisher=] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/65olbBrXC?url=http://www.saturnawards.org/nominations.html |archivedate=February 29, 2012 |df=mdy }}</ref> The complete first season was released in USA and Canada on August 28, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Heroes/7340 |title=Heroes&nbsp;– A list of extras for Season 1 |publisher=Tvshowsondvd.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> It was released in Australia and New Zealand on September 17, 2007.<ref name="universal">{{cite web|url=http://www.universalpictures.com.au/Main/Catalogue/Details.aspx?idCatalogue=795 |title=Heroes&nbsp;– Season 1 :: Universal Pictures Australia |publisher=Universalpictures.com.au |accessdate=May 27, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001081203/http://www.universalpictures.com.au/Main/Catalogue/Details.aspx?idCatalogue=795 |archivedate=2011-10-01}}</ref>

] and ] has announced that the first and second seasons would be released on Blu-ray on August 26, 2008, the same date as the DVD release of the second season. Specifications and bonus features include: Generations Alternate Ending; Inside the Alternate Ending: What if Peter didn't catch the virus?; untold stories that didn't make it on air; Season three sneak peek; deleted scenes; a documentary on Takezo Kensei; behind the scenes featurettes; NBC.com featurettes; and audio commentaries with cast, crew and show creator Tim Kring.<ref>{{cite web|title=Universal Unveils Inaugural Slate of Film and TV Offerings Coming to Blu-ray Disc Day and Date With DVD |publisher=] |date=April 17, 2007 |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Heroes-Season-1-and-Season-2-Blu-ray/9411 |accessdate=April 19, 2008}}</ref> The complete second season was released on July 28, 2008 in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001870VMG/ |title=Amazon UK |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> Season 2 was released on October 1, 2008 in New Zealand and Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.universalpictures.com.au/Main/Newreleases/Details.aspx?idCatalogue=999&type=dvd |title=Heroes&nbsp;– Season 2 :: Universal Pictures Australia |publisher=Universalpictures.com.au |accessdate=May 27, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001081315/http://www.universalpictures.com.au/Main/Newreleases/Details.aspx?idCatalogue=999&type=dvd |archivedate=2011-10-01}}</ref>

The Season 3 DVD Box set was released in North America on September 1, 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024FAD9C/ |title=Heroes&nbsp;— Season Three: Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Masi Oka |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref> and in Australia on September 2, 2009 with an alternative cover,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/806243 |title=HEROES S03R4 |publisher=Ezydvd.com.au |date=September 1, 2009 |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref> and in the UK on October 12, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001P05N1A/ |title=Heroes Season 3 DVD&#93; 2008&#93;: Greg Grunberg, Milo Ventimiglia, Jack Coleman, James Kyson Lee, Zachary Quinto, Hayden Panettiere, Ali Larter, Adrian Pasdar: Amazon.co.uk: DVD |publisher=Amazon.co.uk |date= |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref>

The Season 4 DVD Box set was released on August 3, 2010 in the US<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N5N5MK |title=Heroes: Season Four: Kristen Bell, Ali Larter: Movies & TV |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref> and on October 4, 2010 in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002YGSYPQ |title=Heroes Season 4 DVD&#93; 2009|publisher=Amazon.co.uk |date= |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref>

The Complete Series DVD Box set was released on November 16, 2010 in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003H9LIZC |title=Heroes: Complete Series |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=October 2, 2010}}</ref>

===International===
In Canada, ''Heroes'' episodes run concurrently with the NBC first-run on the ], Mondays at 10 p.m. ET. A ]-dubbed version of season one also airs on ], Thursdays at 9:00&nbsp;p.m. and two episodes of season two on Mystère (addikTV), Mondays at 8:00&nbsp;p.m.<ref>{{cite web|title=Les Héros |url=http://tva.canoe.com/emissions/heros/ |publisher=TVA |accessdate=June 17, 2008}}</ref>

The first season aired in Australia on the ] Wednesday nights at 8:30&nbsp;p.m. The series debuted strongly, attracting more than 2 million viewers in five of the capital cities. To keep viewer numbers high the Seven Network began showing the second season on Thursday nights at 9:30&nbsp;p.m. across all areas, a week after the US screening.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22436984-5012464,00.html |title=On the fast track &#124; The Courier-Mail |publisher=News.com.au |date=September 18, 2007 |accessdate=May 27, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226135442/http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22436984-5012464,00.html |archivedate=2009-02-26}}</ref> The third season began airing on October 9, 2008, and Volume 4 began airing on April 23, 2009.<ref>Knox, David, "" TV Tonight, October 31, 2008. Retrieved on October 31, 2008.</ref> Because of low ratings, it was pushed back half-an-hour to 11:00&nbsp;p.m. after ] and the season concluded July 9, 2009. The ] (available through ], ] and ]) screened season two re-runs in late 2009. From June 2010, season three is screening on the Sci-Fi Channel in Australia. Season four aired, approximately one month behind the USA, on Seven's new digital channel ], on November 4, 2009 at the new time of Wednesdays 8:30&nbsp;p.m. It started with the double premiere and had double episode runs instead of one episode a week, until it caught up to the US, after that it began to air episodes once a week at 8:30&nbsp;p.m.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/tv-guide/index.html?hour=16&min=0&date=5&mon=11&year=2009&next=1257926400 |accessdate=November 5, 2009 }}{{dead link|date=May 2016|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://au.tv.yahoo.com/seven-two/schedule/article/-/article/6373630/ |title=7TWO Air |publisher=Au.tv.yahoo.com |date= |accessdate=July 24, 2010}}</ref> It currently airs on Thursdays 9:30&nbsp;p.m. on 7Two.

In the United Kingdom, the series first aired on February 19, 2007 on ] channel ].<ref name="companycredits">{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0813715/companycredits |title=Company credits for ''Heroes'' |accessdate=December 26, 2007 |publisher=] }}</ref> The series averaged 450,000 viewers, which is almost four times more viewers than those of other programs on Sci Fi UK.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.barb.co.uk/viewingsummary/weekreports.cfm?Requesttimeout=500&report=weeklytop30 |title=Weekly Viewing Summary |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |publisher=] |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005102511/http://www.barb.co.uk/viewingsummary/weekreports.cfm?RequestTimeout=500&report=weeklytop30 |archivedate=October 5, 2008 |df=mdy }}</ref> The series was then picked up by the BBC, which gave season one its ] premiere from July 25 to December 5, 2007 on BBC Two.<ref>{{cite web | title = Heroes&nbsp;– Episode Guide| url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/heroes/season1/episodes/| accessdate = August 30, 2009}}</ref> Season two of Heroes first aired from April 24 to July 3, 2008 on BBC Two, attracting around 3.7 million viewers. Season three began on October 1, 2008 and gained 3.81 million viewers.{{Citation needed|date=August 2009}} Season four began on January 9, 2010,<ref>{{Cite news | title = Heroes&nbsp;– Ink Ep 3/10 | url = http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/proginfo/tv/2010/wk3/7day.shtml#sat_heroes | accessdate = December 22, 2009 | work = BBC Press Office | publisher = BBC}}</ref> but viewership as of February 8 had declined to just 0.74 million.<ref>{{Cite news | title = Heroes hits series low&nbsp;– Digital Spy | url = http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s1/heroes/news/a201964/heroes-hits-series-low-of-740000.html | accessdate = February 10, 2010}}</ref>

In Indonesia, Season 1 aired on ] on weeknights starting from January 31, 2007 at 6:00&nbsp;p.m. ]. All subsequent seasons aired on ] on Wednesdays starting from August 6, 2007 at 8:00&nbsp;p.m. WIB.

===Merchandise===
] announced that they had licensed the rights to produce a ''Heroes'' video game;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/6175701.html?part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6175701&tag=nl.e513 |title=Ubisoft finds Heroes |accessdate=July 27, 2007 |last=Magrino |first=Tom |date=July 26, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> however, the company later chose to give the rights back to ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2008/11/06/ubisoft-drops-plans-for-heroes-game/ |title=Ubisoft Drops Plans For ''Heroes'' Game |last=John |first=Tracey |date=November 6, 2008 |publisher=MTV Multiplayer |accessdate=November 7, 2008}}</ref> Gameloft released the first ''Heroes'' mobile game on October 5, 2007. It consists of 8 levels and playable characters include ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www2.gameloft.com/corpo_press.php?date=2007&press1=573 |title=Gameloft and NBC Universal enter worldwide agreement to bring the #1 television drama series ''Heroes'' to mobile phones |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |date=March 27, 2007 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.videogamesblogger.com/2007/08/19/heroes-the-mobile-game-developer-walkthrough-video.htm |title=Heroes: The Mobile Game developer walkthrough video |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |author=supadupagama |date=August 19, 2007 |publisher=videogamesblogger.com}}</ref>

Each week, NBC releases a ]. The comics give additional character background and plot information not shown in the television episodes. The graphic novels continued on a weekly basis during the show's 2007 summer hiatus. ], a subsidiary of ], released them in published form on November 7, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/818/818004p1.html |title=Heroes Hardcover Release Date Announced |accessdate=September 9, 2007 |date=September 5, 2007 |publisher=IGN}}</ref> The first collected volume included novels 1–34, and featured two different covers by ] and ] as well as an introduction by ] and artwork by ]. The second volume included 35–80. It has an advertisement for a third volume, that would at least have 81–103, and more, and it was scheduled for fall 2009. For unknown reasons, it has missed this deadline and has not yet been released.<ref>{{cite press release|title=DC Comics to publish graphic novel based on NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe nominated hit series ''Heroes'' |publisher=NBCUniversal |date=July 26, 2007 |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=20070726nbc02 |accessdate=August 25, 2014}}</ref>{{failed verification|date=August 2014}}

On December 26, 2007, the first ''Heroes'' novel was published, titled '']''. Written by ], who wrote the book with the full cooperation of the ''Heroes'' writing staff, the novel revolves around the relationship of ] and ], when Hiro went back in time six months to attempt to save her.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Del Rey to publish novel ''Heroes: Saving Charlie'', based on NBC's Emmy and Golden Globe nominated hit series Heroes and its Japanese time traveller ''Hiro'' |publisher=NBCUniversal|date=September 18, 2007 |url=http://www.heroestheseries.com/heroes-original-novel-saving-charlie-details/ |accessdate=August 25, 2014}}</ref>

] released the first issue of ''Heroes Magazine'' on November 20, 2007. It is the first of a series of six, slated to be released ]. The first issue is a 100-page premiere issue. Feature articles include a cast group interview, a secret origins featurette, and a season one episode guide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.titanmagazines.com/app?service=external/Product&sp=l1076 |title=Heroes Magazine Issue 1 |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |year=2007 |publisher=]}}</ref> ], executive producer of ''Heroes'' has confirmed that this is an official ''Heroes'' release, with the full support and cooperation of ] and the rest of the ''Heroes'' production team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.titanmagazines.com/app?service=external/Product&sp=l1076&sp=Sen&sp=SGB |title=Heroes Issue 2 @ Titan Magazines |publisher=Titanmagazines.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/magazine/vol3/ |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |publisher=NBC |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> The magazine ceased publication with the twelfth issue.

] announced at ] 2007 that they would be producing a line of action figures based on the television show ''Heroes''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.popcrunch.com/mezco-toys-releases-heroes-action-figures/ |title=Mezco Toys Releases Heroes Action Figures |accessdate=September 19, 2008 |date=January 11, 2008 |work=TVCrunch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=169&itemid=11912 |title=Mezco Toyz' President Drops By To Talk Some Heroes |accessdate=September 19, 2008 |first=Jay |last=Cochran |date=September 19, 2007 |work=Toy News International}}</ref> The first series, ''Series I'', includes ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mezcotoyz.com/new/080403.asp |title=Mezco Announces "Heroes" Toys "R" Us Exclusive Figures |accessdate=September 19, 2008 |date=April 2, 2008 |work=MezcoToyz.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080414161320/http://www.mezcotoyz.com/new/080403.asp |archivedate=2008-04-14}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mezcotoyz.com/new/080505.asp |title=Future Hiro Summer Exclusive Available For PreOrder At Mezco Direct |accessdate=September 19, 2008 |date=May 5, 2008 |work=MezcoToyz.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120213174435/http://mezcotoyz.com/new/080505.asp |archivedate=2012-02-13}}</ref> The second series, ''Series II'', includes ]/], ], ], ] (with ]) and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=593 |title=Heroes Series 2 set of 5 figures |accessdate=September 19, 2008 |year=2008 |work=MezcoDirect.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120618035413/http://www.mezcotoyz.com/store/detail.aspx?ID=593 |archivedate=2012-06-18}}</ref>

==Multimedia==

===Television and radio===
{{See also|Heroes Unmasked|The Post Show}}

'']'' is a series on BBC that goes behind-the-scenes of the production of ''Heroes''. Many details of ''Heroes'' are revealed. Among them are props, set design, blue and green screen animation, and special effects and costuming. The first two series of this show were narrated by ], the third by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/heroes/unmasked/ |title=Drama&nbsp;– Heroes&nbsp;– Heroes Unmasked |publisher=BBC |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> U.S. network ] began airing ''Heroes'' episodes on November 3, 2007, along with an American version of ''Heroes Unmasked'' titled '']''. The series, which will air following ''Heroes'', includes interviews, live viewer commentary, interactive polls, behind-the-scenes footage and other ''Heroes'' content.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.g4tv.com/heroes/index.aspx |title=G4&nbsp;– Heroes&nbsp;– Home |publisher=G4tv.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> U.S. Network ] also aired ''Heroes'' episodes in High Definition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mojohd.com/mojoseries/heroes/ |title=Heroes &#124; MOJO |publisher=Mojohd.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> However, that network left the air at the start of December 2008, and on the day and date of MOJO's discontinuation G4 launched their HD simulcast feed, thus now carrying the show in both regular and high definition forms.

In November 2007, the BBC made four short '2 Dimensional' films where actors from the series look through a '2' shaped hole into a room that reflects the character they play in ''Heroes''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/2dimensions |title=2Dimensions |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |year=2007 |publisher=BBC Two |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108064136/http://www.bbc.co.uk/2dimensions/ |archivedate=January 8, 2009 }}</ref> A new short was revealed just before episode one of season three aired on BBC2, featuring ] staring into an anime-styled montage of Hiro.

BBC7 radio broadcast "Heroes—The Official Radio Show" with Jon Holmes, every Saturday at 7:30 on BBC7 DAB digital radio. The program was also available as a podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/heroes |title=Heroes The Official Radio Show&nbsp;– BBC 7 |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date= |accessdate=June 30, 2012}}</ref>

===Internet and digital extensions===
{{See also|Heroes Evolutions}}

The ''Heroes'' production team also has official series content on the internet. Writers ] and Aron Coleite hold a "Question and Answer" column hosted by ''Comicbookresources.com'' titled "Behind the Eclipse".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=8694 |title=Behind the Eclipse: "Heroes" episodes 1–5 |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |date=November 23, 2006 |publisher=] }}</ref> Show producer and director ] also posts weekly on his blog where he discusses how the episode is filmed and gives spoilers for the upcoming episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2006_08_01_archive.html |title=First Post |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |last=Beeman |first=Greg |authorlink=Greg Beeman |date=August 4, 2006 |publisher=Beaming Beeman}}</ref>

''Heroes Evolutions'', released on January 19, 2007, is a digital extension of the series that explores the ''Heroes'' universe and provides clues to the show's mythology. It was titled ''Heroes 360 Experience'' throughout the first season and rebranded for the second season.<ref name="nbc-heroes-site" /> ''Heroes Interactive'' is an interactive web page that began operation on January 29, 2007, during the airing of "]". Hosted at NBC.com, it offers behind the scenes information, polls, trivia, and quizzes, as well as recent posts by ]. The features air once a week, and are designed to be viewed concurrently with that week's episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/heroes/sprint/isms/ |title=Heroes TV Show on NBC: NBC Official Site |publisher=NBC |accessdate=May 27, 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080730012436/http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/2screen/intro.shtml |archivedate=July 30, 2008}}</ref>

Complete episodes of ''Heroes'' are available online, to US residents only, along with downloads through the "NBC Direct" service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Video/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227233617/http://www.nbc.com/Video/|archivedate=December 27, 2007 |title=NBC: Video |accessdate=December 28, 2007 |publisher=NBC}}</ref> Episodes are also available on iTunes in ] High Definition, although they were unavailable for a few months when NBC and Apple Inc. were unable to come to a renewal deal. Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4 are currently available for streaming via subscription on Netflix,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.netflix.com/MediaCenter?id=6429 |title=Netflix Online Movie Rentals&nbsp;– Rent DVDs, Classic Films to DVD New Releases |publisher=Netflix.com |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}</ref> Amazon Video,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LM2V08/ |title=Amazon Video |publisher=Amazon.com |accessdate=November 10, 2012}}</ref> and Hulu Plus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hulu.com/heroes |title=Heroes&nbsp;— Full Episodes and Clips streaming online&nbsp;— Hulu | publisher=Hulu.com |accessdate=January 13, 2011}}</ref>

NBC Universal announced on April 2, 2008, that NBC Digital Entertainment would release a series on online content for the summer and fall of 2008, including more original web content and ]. ''Heroes'' webisodes are expected to air through an extension of the ''Heroes Evolutions'' in July. Other media and digital extensions announced include an online manhunts for the villains, the addition of more micro sites that allow the users to uncover more of the ''Heroes'' universe, wireless iTV interactivity and the ability to view the graphic novel on mobile platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbcumv.com/release_detail.nbc/entertainment-20080402000000-nbcdigitalentertai.html |title=Nbc Digital Entertainment Brings More Video, Original Content And Interactivity For Summer And Fall Season Programming |publisher=Nbcumv.com |date=April 2, 2008 |accessdate=May 27, 2009}}{{Dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref>

''Create Your Hero'' is a fan-based, interactive promotion on NBC.com, which calls upon Heroes fans to vote on various personalities and physical attributes for the creation of a new hero. The new hero " to life" in an original, live-action series run exclusively on NBC.com. The promotion is sponsored by ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m80im.com/newsroom/2008/07/25/create-your-hero-with-sprintheroes/ |title=Create Your Hero With Sprint |publisher=M80 Newsroom |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008063443/http://m80im.com/newsroom/2008/07/25/create-your-hero-with-sprintheroes/#fbid=W95ekrL9HG0 |archivedate=2011-10-08}}</ref> The first hero created by this process, Santiago, has the dual powers of enhanced probability and ]. He began appearing in the live-action web series, Heroes Destiny, on November 10, 2008 (]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/create_your_hero/ |title=Create Your Hero}}</ref> On October 18, 2008, ] announced that it had officially partnered with NBC. NBC now directs those interested in a wiki on ''Heroes'' to Heroes Wiki, and directly funds the site in exchange for the site running advertisements for the network.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://heroeswiki.com/Heroes_Wiki:Community_Portal#Heroes_Wiki_partnership_with_NBC |title=Heroes Wiki Community Portal |publisher=Heroes Wiki |accessdate=February 3, 2009}}</ref>

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heros sucks horribly and IS TIME WASTING.