'Heroes' Creator Doesn't Pull Punches

 
By Sherri April 24, 2007



Last night's episode of "Heroes" might have left more than a few fans sitting with their jaws dropped, but that's what it's all about isn't it?

A show that pits good against evil can't really have a happy ending all the time for every character and consider itself a good show.

Creator Tim Kring is pretty surprised that fans didn't expect a little shake up.

"When you have a villain as vicious as Sylar, some characters have to pay the ultimate price," Kring has been quoted as saying. "We've set the bar high as a show that plays truthfully with the audience -- and we have to keep delivering on that."

For those who haven't watched, I won't go into what exactly happened last night, but suffice it to say, the "Heroes" universe is one that is proving to be in a constant state of flux, as Kring promised it would be.

Kring, like other good creators before him, isn't afraid to shock and even disappoint for the benefit of the story. That's what makes "Heroes" stand out in my mind.

"The entire cast knew going into 'Heroes' that story is king," Kring elaborated.
If that remains the mantra, the last few weeks of season one should be more than entertaining.

"Heroes" can be seen on Mondays at 9 p.m. EST. It's also available on nbc.com by online viewers.

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