John Stamos once told me (after I gave his old show Thieves a, um, not so flattering review) that "judging a series by its pilot is like judging a movie by its opening credits."
So, question: Is it fair to judge a TV show's season based on the first three to four episodes?
That is the question we're presenting to you fans as Entertainment Weekly's highly controversial Heroes critique/cover story hits magazine stands today...
Writer Jeff Jensen asserts that the series is in need of major healing and retooling—an assertion some of you fans have voiced over the past few weeks, while others of you have defended the show and insist you still enjoy watching.
We've done some research among sources connected to the series and can tell you that some of the issues pointed out by E.W. appear to have already been ironed out in future episodes for which scripts have been written. The action settles into the present (no more time travel), two of our fave Heroes get intimate, and certain, less popular characters depart. Plus, as a former fan of Aliens in America (one of the few but proud), I'm pleased by my frenemy Michael Ausiello's new Heroes casting scoop today about Dan Byrd coming to the show.
Still, what I'm most curious to know is how you the fans truly feel. Is E.W.'s cover story fair? Too harsh? Too gentle? Too soon? Too late? Are you enjoying the current season or planning a Heroic breakup via your DVR?
We did notice the fan comments in this week's Heroes Redux were overwhelmingly positive compared with those from previous weeks, including, "I'm glad I stuck with this season," "This show just keeps getting better," and "I'm totally shocked at all of the nonnegative comments this week!" So maybe there is still faith to be found?
But please, take a moment to sound off below. I have a feeling people who work on the show would love to know what you're thinking right about now...