I've become absorbed in the NBC tv show, "Heroes."
The acting isn't particularly great, the direction is a bit clichéd, and the characters aren't too deep (yet). I mean, the general concept is almost a direct rip-off of the X-Men, and unapologetically so; certain people experience genetic mutations which provide them with extraordinary powers. They even reference X-Men in the first episode.
So why the heck do I watch it?
The method of story-telling is enthralling. Each episode so far rotates through the main characters, showing between 5 and 10 minutes of story per person. Just enough plot is revealed for each character to whet the appetite of the viewer.
I guess I'll see how the series progresses. For now, I can't stop watching it.
The acting isn't particularly great, the direction is a bit clichéd, and the characters aren't too deep (yet). I mean, the general concept is almost a direct rip-off of the X-Men, and unapologetically so; certain people experience genetic mutations which provide them with extraordinary powers. They even reference X-Men in the first episode.
So why the heck do I watch it?
The method of story-telling is enthralling. Each episode so far rotates through the main characters, showing between 5 and 10 minutes of story per person. Just enough plot is revealed for each character to whet the appetite of the viewer.
I guess I'll see how the series progresses. For now, I can't stop watching it.