It's 2006. You've seen the trailer. "Save the cheerleader, save the world."
"Heroes" quickly became a massive pop culture phenomenon, posing the question, "What would superheroes be like if they really existed?" Let's not understate it: "Heroes" was a groundbreaking TV show released at a time that predated "Iron Man" and the MCU. Its grounded and realistic depiction of superpowers was revolutionary, and more in line with M. Night Shyamalan's "Unbreakable" than many of the superhero movies of its era.
"Heroes" was about to change the world.
Its first season was incredible. Telling the story of a group of ordinary folks who realize they have superpowers, the show mimics the long-form storytelling of...
The post Heroes is Better Than You Remember appeared first on /Film.
"Heroes" quickly became a massive pop culture phenomenon, posing the question, "What would superheroes be like if they really existed?" Let's not understate it: "Heroes" was a groundbreaking TV show released at a time that predated "Iron Man" and the MCU. Its grounded and realistic depiction of superpowers was revolutionary, and more in line with M. Night Shyamalan's "Unbreakable" than many of the superhero movies of its era.
"Heroes" was about to change the world.
Its first season was incredible. Telling the story of a group of ordinary folks who realize they have superpowers, the show mimics the long-form storytelling of...
The post Heroes is Better Than You Remember appeared first on /Film.
- 5/23/2022
- by Ryan Leston
- Slash Film
Similar News
When Russo Brothers Blamed Iron Man & Captain America’s Rift For Avengers’ Failure Against Thanos In Infinity War: “They Weren’t Functioning As A Team”
- 5/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Deadpool Stories Too Messed Up For The MCU: A Vampire Cow, Killing Moby Dick & More
- 5/6/2024
- by Jeff Ames
- Slash Film
X-Men ’97 Star Ross Marquand Holds One MCU Record That Would Intimidate Even Iron Man Robert Downey Jr.
- 5/6/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Boss Confirms Major Changes in Season 2 and 3 as “There’s a lot of content in the animated series”
- 5/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
2024 Horror Preview: All the Horror Movies We Want to See
- 5/4/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kevin Costner Almost Played the Most Spiteful Villain in 1 Quentin Tarantino Movie That Makes His Yellowstone Character Look Like a Saint
- 5/4/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
‘Motorheads’ Adds Matt Lanter & Sophia Esperanza In Recurring Roles
- 5/1/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Jason Michael Paul, Creator of Original Final Fantasy Concerts and The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Talks Heroes: A Video Game Symphony, Rise of the Ronin, and the Music Side of the Video Game Industry (Exclusive)
- 4/30/2024
- by Adil Farooq
- FandomWire
Anthony Hemingway to Direct Multiple Episodes of Judy Blume Adaptation ‘Forever’ at Netflix (Exclusive)
- 4/29/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Taylor Swift’s Feud With Scooter Braun to Be Featured in New Season of ‘vs’ on Discovery+ U.K.
- 5/7/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast Really Shouldn’t Have Been Live
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Disney Almost Broke Even from Streaming
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
The 42 Best HBO Shows Ranked, from ‘Succession’ to ‘Room 104’
- 5/7/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
The 18 Best A24 Horror Movies: ‘I Saw the TV Glow,’ ‘Climax,’ ‘X,’ Saint Maud,’ ‘Hereditary,’ and More
- 5/7/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Met Gala 2024: Zendaya, Ayo Edebiri, and More Stun as They Climb Those Famous Steps
- 5/6/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
- 5/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast Really Shouldn’t Have Been Live
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Disney Almost Broke Even from Streaming
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dua Lipa SNL Roundtable – S49 E18
- 5/7/2024
- by Saturday Night Network
- LateNighter
Netflix’s Tom Brady Roast Really Shouldn’t Have Been Live
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire Television
Disney Almost Broke Even from Streaming
- 5/7/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire Television
The Most Stunning Revelations in Whoopi Goldberg’s New Memoir
- 5/7/2024
- TV Insider