Godsend

Season 1, Episode 12, Aired
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Matt reveals his abilities to his wife. HRG confers with Mohinder. Now that she knows the truth, Claire tries to make sense of her life. Hiro seeks the sword that he is destined to own. Niki must face the consequences of her decision to turn herself in to the police. Simone and Nathan are worried about Peter, who has been in a coma for two weeks. Peter meets a new hero. Micah visits his mother.moreless
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  • this was a good ep

    9.0
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    By cube2k8, Jun 10, 2010 Report Abuse
    in this ep of the show heroes peter is in comer and his brother starts to worry about him and niki must face the consqunces of turning herself in and clari realizes the truth about her and she must figure out her life hero must try to get the sword he is supposed to hold and matt reveals is abilties to his wife and he must deal with the reaction that he gets from her and she freaks out when she finds out about his powers this was a good ep i thought and it was very interesting and that is why i gave it a 9moreless

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  • Two weeks later, Peter is comatosed after the vision he had, Matt tries to uncover Mr Bennet but jeopardises his job in the process, Claire sees the true face of her father and the rest of our Heroes try to figure their next move. Niki's still behind barsmoreless

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    By Panicos888, Aug 02, 2009 Report Abuse
    The twelfth chapter is more exciting than ever. Continuing from the previous chapter two weeks later, Peter is comatosed after the vision he had and both his mother and brother are left to figure why. The dream he had was about the exploding man. The same vision will be seen twice in this episode but with alternations the second time. We are introduced to a man with a beard who is laughing while Peter can't control his exploding power. The laughing man is an important character for the next few episodes and in this chapter we also discover his ability.
    Furthermore, Isaac returns to New York healthy and without the need for drugs to paint the future. We find that the last two weeks he, Hiro and Ando have been working together to stop the bomb. Hiro tries to steal a sword (after he sees the painting with the dinosaur) in order to regain his abilities. When Simone visits Isaac's loft with Nathan (who insists on meeting Isaac in order to discover what is happening with his brother), our Heroes meet each other. Isaac, Ando, Simone, Nathan and Hiro all meet and try to solve the mystery of the exploding man (the scene where Hiro yells flying man is funny as well as the scene where Hiro tries to say the word ''villain''). Simone, after being convinced that Hiro is in fact the guy that Isaac has been painting the last couple of weeks she helps Hiro to find Linderman in order to retrieve the real (as the one Hiro stole from the museum is a fake) sword of Takezo Kensei (keep the name in mind as it really important in the second volume and also keep in mind the meaning of the helix symbol given by Ando).
    Matt convinces Audrey that Mr Bennet is holding Sylar in captivity but it turns out that Mr Bennet knows how to hide his trail. But Matt is more suspicious than ever. Meanwhile, Claire is lying to her father about not remembering anything about her Homecoming. She realizes that her father is lying back to her. The Haitian, even though he is working for Mr Bennet, seems to have an agenda of his own (although he seems to be working for somebofy else). Claire realizes that she is once again by herself as Zack doesn't remember anything. She tries to remind Zack what he has forgotten by making another tape (the issue of her biological parents comes up which is something that will be of interest in the next episodes). Mr Bennet offers an alliance to Mohinder, who seems to be very defensive towards Mr Bennet. He finds out what has happened to Eden and is more determined to find the special people in order to warn them about Sylar and Mr Bennet.
    Niki is still behind bars. In the two weeks that have passed Niki confessed that she killed people (and she revealed where they are buried) and she assaulted a police officer. She is too closed to be put into an electric chair when Jessica emerges during a conversation with a lawyer and it is decided to be given a psychological evaluation instead. Meanwhile, DL returns the two million to one of Linderman's people but he is told that Mr Linderman is not done with him yet.
    Key moments is Ali Larter's wonderful performance when she is talking to the lawyer and you do get the feeling that she does have a split personality (as well as her line at the end of the episode). Furthermore, Hiro's lines with Nathan are awesome, the explanation of the helix symbol and the introduction of both the myth of Takezo Kensei as well as Christopher Eccleston (as the invisible man), both of which will play an important role in the Heroes universe. Enjoy!moreless

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  • Getting to know..

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    By Parricida, Feb 01, 2009 Report Abuse
    This one was quite good. I loved the char interaction and how they all are coming together finally.

    Claire rediscovering her friend.. and trying to get him to remember or at least to the point where they were before. And that minderiser around.

    But most of the excitement went to Hiro part. trying to get that sword.. that was good but it was only replica and then getting to Isaac's house and finally everyone realizing that he does can paint future and now they are off the Linderman's.

    The only storyline that I have never liked is Niki.. From the first episodes.. it has just seemed to be little off the other storylines.. and now.. I do not know.. I just don't like it at all.moreless

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  • A sum of characters

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    By napen, Dec 15, 2008 Report Abuse
    Definitivamente Peter va a estallar y hacer moco el planeta y el nabo de su hermano al fin empieza a entender que est ms all de l el destino, y que no hay forma de evitarlo. Niki sufre y hace sufrir en la crcel y de a poquito todos se van encontrando y conociendo. Queda alguna duda de que el step father de Claire es un turro con todas las letras, mayscula y negrita? Y que el haitiano es uno de los que nos puede mostrar una luz de esperanza? Bien Heroes, sali del letargo en el que se haba posado hace unos captulos y est ms fuerte que nunca.moreless

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  • Superb episode.

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    By titiembe, Aug 22, 2008 Report Abuse
    This episode was really cool, escpecially Niki/Jessica's part. The last line was so solid. When Niki's in the straight jacket and shes tearing up and she pleads "God... please help me." And then Jessica suddenly appears "Who needs God when you have me?" Creepy and awesome. Hiro manages to slow time again to get the sword from the museum, but it turns out it's a replica and Linderman has the real one. Then, Simone and Nathan meet up with Issac and Hiro, a hero gathering. Matt tells his wife about his powers, but as of now she doesn't completely belive him. Peter meets another hero, who turns out he can be inivisble. A near perfect episode.moreless

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  • Trivia

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    • When we first see Sylar (from a shot taken behind H.R.G./Mr. Bennet) he is lying on his right side facing the left wall of his cell. In all subsequent shots he is on his left side facing the right wall. Edit
    • When Claude holds Peter up to the pole, they are invisible. Coincidentally, the vender next to them was selling The Invisible Man on DVD. Edit
    • Mr. Bennet hands Suresh his business card, but when the camera points at Suresh's hands, you can see there are two business cards stacked up. Edit

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    • International Air Dates: Germany: December 19, 2007 on RTL2 Czech Republic: March 20, 2008 on Prima Slovakia: August 4, 2008 on Markiza Edit
    • The Symbol: In this episode, the symbol is revealed by Ando Masahashi to be a combination of two Japanese characters: �Ë (sai) meaning "great talent" and -^ (yo) meaning "Godsend". It also greatly resembles a segment of RNA, connecting it to the genetic mutation giving the heroes their powers. Edit
    • New Heroes: There were no new heroes introduced in this episode. Edit

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    • Ando: There's security everywhere. Stealing isn't exactly part of Bushido code, you know. Hiro: It's one antique. If I don't have my powers...this whole museum will explode anyway. It's a good deal for them. Edit
    • Claire: We've been here before. You, me, the video camera. Is it at all familiar? Zach: What are you doing, auditioning for America's Next Top Model? Claire: You made that joke the first time. Look, just keep the camera on me, okay? Zach: Why don't you just use a tripod. Claire: I can't do this by myself. And I know you can keep a secret, you did. You did until you forgot what it was. Edit
    • Zach: Hold on a second. I'm sure you told me this before, but, um, why are we videotaping this, whatever this is? Claire: Actually, I didn't tell you that before. The first time I did this I did it to show my parents, my real parents. I wanted them to see what I was. I thought they could help me understand. But I don't think I'm ever gonna meet them. They may not even be alive any more. Zach: So why do you wanna tape it now? Claire: For me. So I never forget what I am, no matter what happens to me. Just don't freak out, okay? Edit

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    • Claude: Fantastic!

      This line (with that magnificent accent) was also a catchphrase for Christopher Eccleston's Ninth Doctor in Doctor Who (2005). Edit

    • Ando: There's security everywhere. Stealing isn't exactly part of Bushido code, you know. Bushido means "the way of the warrior". It's a non-written code of honor for the samurais, the warrior class of old Japan. To follow the bushido means loyalty, self sacrifice, justice, polite ways, martial spirit, honor and above all, die with dignity. Edit
    • "Claude" the name of Christopher Eccleston's character who is introduced in this episode, is an allusion/homage to the actor Claude Raines. Raines played the lead in the original 1933 film version of H.G. Wells' The Invisible Man. Eccleston's character, of course, has the power to become invisible. Edit

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