NBC Photo / Mitchell HaasethHe's heeee-re!
Yep, Arthur Petrelli (Robert Forster) makes his first onscreen appearance on tonight's episode of Heroes. We've heard a lot about him these past two years, but we're finally meeting the big man.
Only I can tell you the exclusive details about who he is and what Arthur's return means for his three sons. I'm pretty sure they will not be pleased to (re)make his acquaintance...
Tonight's World Premiere: Arthur's first appearance onscreen is a bit of a tease—think of it as the Arthur Petrelli preshow—because Arthur first reconnects with a woman from his past (OK, it's Angela, his wife) in a dream state, not in person. But dream state or not, Mr. and Mrs. Petrelli are both distinctly unhappy to see each other again.
The Kids Always Get Stuck in the Middle: Angela and Arthur's three sons are all going to be pawns in their parents' big game, which plays out over the remainder of this volume. The question becomes: Are the sons powerful enough to withstand the influence of their parents? I expect we'll hardly be able to tell who is on whose side, because from what I've heard, the betrayals and doublecrosses come fast and furious. Milo Ventimiglia tells me, "I think no matter what, as long as Peter and Nathan stick tight, then they'll be fine." But...where does that leave Sylar/Gabriel? Out in the brotherly cold? Making waffles for...no one?
Mama Bear: Someone should really warn Arthur now: Angela Petrelli does not like it when you go after her kids. Mess with them and she will take you down.
He Got the Power: Yes, Daddy Dearest has some mojo of his own, and we'll see him use his abilities as early as next week.
Care to guess what powers Arthur Petrelli wields? Post your guesses in the comments.
Be sure to swing back tonight after the episode "Angels and Monsters" premieres tonight on NBC at 9 p.m. and get the Heroes Redux.
P.S. Got any Q's for the Speedster, Brea Grant? I'm interviewing her this week, so post your questions in the comments or email tvdiva@eonline.com, and I'll try to get you answers! (My first question is why she doesn't swing back through Dillon, Texas, to mend Landry's broken heart.)