NBC announced today that, in addition to a 22-episode Season Two of "Heroes" next year, they will be airing an additional eight-episode "Heroes: Origins" series, during weeks that "Heroes" is on hiatus throughout the year.
Apparently, each one of these "Heroes: Origins" episodes will introduce a new character to the show, and one of these characters will even get to be chosen by the fans by voting on the Heroes Web site.
Frankly, I'm torn on this news... one the one hand, we all want more "Heroes," right? The show is darned-near flawless. And also, origin back-up stories are a 30-year-old convention in the world of comic books... so why am I hesitant?
Because, this stinks of publicity stunt. NBC has been hemorrhaging ratings, and it seems like this (especially with the fan-chosen episode) may simply be milking the "Heroes" brand.
Does anyone think that "Heroes," up until this point, has needed special "Origin" stories? Could these stories potentially handcuff the main series down the road? I mean, I've been happy with how the current characters' back-stories have been slowly revealed up until this point -- would a "Origins" series change that?
And if these episodes are up to par with the main series, then why not simply extend "Heroes'" season to 30-episodes? I'm hoping it is simply a contractual thing, and not a quality of show thing.
I'll be watching, but I am hesitant... By the way, don't forget to check the blog late tonight, or real early Tuesday morning, for thoughts on Monday night's new epsiode of "Heroes" (the main series!)
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