Episode talk:How to Stop an Exploding Man

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Grr.

It's one of those episodes. It's moving too quickly, unless these last ten minutes are epic, I'll feel unsatisfied.

So what do you guys think, Sanjog?--Riddler 21:50, 21 May 2007 (EDT)

Definatley not satisfied. I feel that having Nathan fly him away and Sylar's death were cheesy. =\--Riddler 22:04, 21 May 2007 (EDT)

Only somewhat satisfied. Peter's punches could have at least been super-Niki punches. I was hoping for a more 'ability' filled fight, or a coordinated heroes fight. But hey, according to Molly, someone much worse than Sylar is around. This could be interesting (for next season). OUChevelleSS 23:31, 21 May 2007 (EDT)

• a. I saw that the only way to save NY was Peter or Nathan flying a few episodes ago, so no surprise there. b. who's to say we haven't already met the 'someone much worse'. I could think of a bunch of people (Angela, Haitian, Claire's bio mom) that could fit that bill!! Disney42 23:45, 21 May 2007 (EDT)
  • There were a number of possibilities even pretty early on during the season (such as Peter/Hiro time travelling out of there). I think the one used was more dramatic and fit Peter's early dream though. I personally felt simultaneously thrilled (typical of each ep) and dissatisfied. I suspect it's because there was so much less closure than we were probably all expecting. Everything is very open-ended, likely for lead-ins to season 2. It's not clear what exactly happened to Nathan and Peter. And Sylar isn't killed off. (Although they kinda set themselves up for that since whether finishing him or keeping him could be argued by some to be a sort of cop-out.) Regarding b), well.. Molly says the person is much worse but isn't a bad person. And then we see the really bizarre vision that Peter has communing with the dead Charles Deveaux. Hehehe... --Glue 01:39, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
    • Oh. And the later punches did look stronger than normal, so.. not sure what you're referring to.. --Glue 01:51, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
      • I dunno, Parkman asks if it's 'someone bad, like the boogey man' and she says 'no, he's a lot worse'. So I think it's a villain. OUChevelleSS 11:27, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
  • I think Molly was referring to Uluru being able to see her. In last week's CBR Q&A, Aron Coleite and Joe Pokaski said we would be some hint of Uluru before the end of the season. That reference is the only thing that I can think of that even comes close. — RyanGibsonStewart (talk) 02:49, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

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  They kinda pulled a LOST by asking more questions than they answered. They really should have stretched the finale to two hours or added another episode imo, especially considering they decided to start Chapter 2 at the end. 43 minutes wasn't enough time to accomplish everything they had set themselves up for :\. Also, the Noah reveal could have been a lot more interesting; "Call me Noah"? Cheese city! The reveal would be much more interesting if they saved it for next season on another HRG-centric episode (or they should have done it on Company Man oh well.. looking forward to next season :) --Frantik (Talk) 05:37, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
  • I think any time you set up a "what's the character's name?" mystery, the reveal is always a let-down. After all, it's just a name, and it spoils the fun. Mr. Big in Sex and the City was the same way, as was the "Wolverine is named James Hewlett" thing (although I hear that's been retconned since). I mean, unless his first name had been "Susan" or something, any name you give is bound to be a disappointment, no matter how you reveal it.--Hardvice (talk) 14:27, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
• For all his training with his powers, Peter is frigg'n lame in this episode. He can't/doesn't use his telekensis to fight, he doesn't fly off by himself, he just sits there and panics. His helplessness was frustraiting. Grr.--ASEO 11:33, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
• Just admit it, you all wanted to actually see NYC blow up. A [Dark Future]] season would be awesome! ---- 12:43, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
  • I was so hoping that exact thing would happen. Dsytopian worlds are FAR more interesting... Tfo 15:35, 22 May 2007 (EDT)
• There is something I don't get, why Peter doesn't fly alone an explode far far away in the sky or at least in a desert place. And why doesn't Claire shoot him in the head killing him until they later remove him the bullet and do it again and again until he controls his power. Shooting him in the brain would have kill him and removing the bullet would have rez him... that was the logic solution and the easy one. Killing Nathan is meaningless and uneeded, I don't get it, was it to make housewives cry ?... :p Could you guys explain me ? -- FrenchFlo (talk)        13:35, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

Kaito=Kensei?

Did anyone notice that it appears that Hiro's dad is Kensei?

• If you look at a high-def screencap of Kensai, you will definately seen George Takei peeking out through the face-mask. Kaito is Kensai, and his power is longevity. --HiroDynoSlayer (talk) 05/22/2007 12:05 (EST)
  • Or alternately, he really is just an ancestor, and he happens to look like Kaito. Too soon to tell, really.--Hardvice (talk) 14:27, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

Monologue in the beginning

• I am german, so i did not get all of the text but i guess someone else can fill in the missing parts.
  

"Where does it come from, this quest? This need to solves lifes mysteries where simpliest questions can never be answered. Why are we here? What is the soul? Why do we dream? How is it *** not looking at all? Not ***ing, not ***ing. But that's not human nature, not the human heart. That, is not why we are here. Yet still we struggle to make a difference, to change the world, to dream of hope. Never knowing for certain who we will meet along the way. Who among the world of strangers will hold our hand, touch our hearts and share the pain of trying?"
Am i supposed to put in the article right away or who is gonna do that? Waldmeister 08:11, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

• • in full (though grammar's not great...
    "Where does it come from? this quest, this need to solve life's mysteries when the simplest of questions can never be answered. Why are we here? what is the soul? why do we dream? perhaps we'd be better off not looking at all, not delving, not yearning. But that's not human nature, not the human heart, that is not why we are here. Yet still we struggle to make a difference, to change the world, to dream of hope. Never knowing for certain who we will meet along the way. Who among a world of strangers will hold our hand, touch our hearts and share the pain of trying?" Ehsteve23 09:56, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

Sylar's Bloody Trail to the Sewer

Did anyone get the impression that the disappearance of Sylar's body was less him dragging himself to the sewer and more SOMEONE or SOMETHING dragging him off? Gdavisoh 08:20, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

I thought there was a roach refernce there with the roach crawling on the man hole cover. Like roaches can survive with their heads cut off or some super Roach power thing.--ASEO 11:27, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

• Our thought too... that he was dragged vs. dragged himself. It's just an impression though; I can't point to any strong evidence one way or the other. Roche 13:52, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

Although I can't believe that whit all the heroes sitting around in the plaza and the EMTs showing up that no one noticed Syler leave...Or better yet that on one went over and emptied a clip from one of the guns into him. Don't these people watch Movies and TV. Bad guys are never really dead. Go for the overkill!--ASEO 11:27, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

Where is everything?

Why is it completely blank except for the infobox? Heroe!(talk) (contribs) 10:26, 22 May 2007 (EDT)

• A stray open comment had most of the page left commented out so it wasn't displaying. I fixed it. (Admin 10:31, 22 May 2007 (EDT))

The Parking Meter

Any ideas why Sylar could use it just as easily as Niki without enhanced strength? I thought the first swing was with his TK, but then he's wielding it just as easily as Niki does with her strength. Hmm, conversely, the blows in my opinion hit him just like other blows (although Peter's punches had a loud sound). Maybe one of his powers that we don't know about it super-stamina or endurance, which is also why he doesn't die when bullets have hit him, sword wound, etc. Or maybe it was just a mistake. OUChevelleSS 15:21, 22 May 2007 (EDT)