Theory:9
Heroes writers have made comments in comicbookresources.com interviews (also called "Behind the Eclipse") here and here indicating that fans should be watching for the number nine to have a significance in the show. So far, that significance has either been minimal or hidden. If you think you have a good theory about it, take a stab at it here.
9th Wonders
Probably the most apparent use of "9" on the show so far is the comic book title, "9th Wonders." But why is that title significant?
9 Heroes?
Obviously there are a lot more than 9 people on the show with powers. But there might be a main group of 9. The promotional image of the main characters includes 11 people, 9 of whom have powers. The nine with powers are: Peter, Nathan, Hiro, D.L., Niki/Jessica, Micah, Isaac, Claire, and Matt. The two without powers are Simone and Mohinder. These are the same 11 people who appear in Peter's vision.
Occurrences of "9" in the Show
- The suicide bombed bus in Isaac's painting is number 009. When Isaac first tries to explain his ability to Simone he shows her the painting and says, "Look at the number."
The Symbolic Meaning of the Number 9
The numerological significance of just about any number can apply to just about any situation, like a fortune cookie. Does the number 9 really have any more of a special application to Heroes than any other number?
Possible applications:
- The number 9 is present in many Chinese myths. The Chinese Netherworld supposedly has nine rivers in a nine-headed dragon. Also, ancient Chinese believed that the sky consisted of nine parts, the earth had nine separate countries, and each of those countries had nine mountain ranges.
- A cockroach can survive for up to nine days with its head cut off.