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HeroestheSeries.com: Writers Strike May Cut Heroes Season 2 Short

  • bjamin128 · 2 years ago
    holy crap..if the season goes down to 11 episodes that would like..ruin my life..ok not really, but seriously that would suck so much..
  • Mathsorcerer · 2 years ago
    Oh, they'll fuss and fight about it for a couple of weeks and then come to an agreement. Most shows will be delayed, but not shut down completely.

    It would be great if Origins could proceed on schedule, but we'll just have to wait and see.
  • AnoyMouse?!?! · 2 years ago
    AHHHHHHH 11 EPISODES!?!?!?! THIS IS SO _|_ SHORT
  • 311 · 2 years ago
    This is horrible news, If this happens we most likely will have a crappy ending to a great show.
  • Werf · 2 years ago
    Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
  • 311 · 2 years ago
    is there anything we can do to prevent this? I know, lets round up some paintings of the future to see what will happen...
  • vinz · 2 years ago
    well, episode 11 is not bad if the spoiler is true. but i want to watch more episodes, not just 11.
  • J · 2 years ago
    if u writters c this then plz do not strike! let heroes run and if i can do something to stop it i will
  • N · 2 years ago
    why do that on HEROES?! Why end the season in this way....delay is better than rush
  • Kris · 2 years ago
    For those of you who dont know, the strike has happened and all writers have walked off sets all over the country.
    This is bad news.
    The worse news is that this is going to be a nasty catfight that will NOT last a short time. The Writers Guild has not gone on strike since 1988 and that strike lasted 22 weeks and killed that television season. That strike did not have to handle the additiaonal issues such as DVD royalties, online video, etc (basically the current technological media advances that the writers are not getting credit for in thier outdated contract).
    This is happening and we all need to be prepared, "Heroes" will probably only be 11 episodes and Im as unhappy as you are, but these people that are striking are not rich (for the most part) and deserve thier piece of the pie.
  • al · 2 years ago
    I agree that the writers deserve their piece of the pie, for the most part i hope hollywood gives them what they want, alot of people or companies are finding new ways to make money and the writers deserve to be a part of it to. they should just air re-runs rather then end season because no one wins with horrible rushed endings, they could lose viewers if they try to continue the next season. this isnt just for heroes but all shows.
  • (L) HERoES FANATIC :) · 2 years ago
    is the show getting cancelled or postphoned?
    so confused and sad but there is only 11 episodes this guy has seen all 13 ! doesnt make sense
  • german fan · 2 years ago
    oh crap. thats just four more episodes, what are they going to do with Maya and her brother? Can they make a good story with West? Can´t believe that they are able to put the answers to all the big questions into these few hours left...
  • JDub · 2 years ago
    Hopefully Hiro Nakamura will go back in time and prevent the strike from ever happening!
  • Rika · 2 years ago
    Ahhh such faith you have!! I wish I could believe that Heroes will continue past 11 eps long....I wish I could believe you....Please please please don't go away Heroes!!!!!
  • upset · 2 years ago
    just wanted to know what happened to the black guy from the show. he was the only one that had a speaking part. hope too God he is not written out of series. if so i guess i'll stop watching.
  • ConorD · 2 years ago
    If the strike happens and they show 11 eposides they will come back in the spring time and continue series 2 properly
  • Gabriel · 2 years ago
    OH NOOOOO!!!
    i luv heroes so much!!
    plz, dont do that!!
  • ben · 2 years ago
    wtf????? heroes is the best! I need my monday fix!
  • Enigma · 2 years ago
    Dude
    Kris
    Just pay the writers yourself!
  • erin · 2 years ago
    uh THE PEOPLE WHO WRITE HEROES NEED TO ATLEAST FINISH SEASON TWO. there are a lot of anergy people out here who need HEROES. jeeze. HEROES is awsome. if they end up killing the whole show there will be some pissed off people. THINK ABOUT THE PEOPLE!
  • erin · 2 years ago
    i agree with your heroes comment
  • Glyph · 2 years ago
    What I don't understand is why they would just cut the season short. Why not just film what's written already, air it, after the final episode, air a short apology and explain that the story will continue after the strike is resolved. Heroes is one of the best shows on TV at the moment, and the writers are right to strike to get their share of the new technology pie, but that's no reason to punish the lo
  • Glyph · 2 years ago
    What I don't understand is why they would just cut the season short. Why not just film what's written already, air it, after the final episode, air a short apology and explain that the story will continue after the strike is resolved. Heroes is one of the best shows on TV at the moment, and the writers are right to strike to get their share of the new technology pie, but that's no reason to punish the loyal viewers.

    Just finish up what's filmed, and then continue later. Heroes is good enough that its viewers will come back when it does.
  • Glyph · 2 years ago
    Sorry about the double post. Somehow the button got hit while I was in the middle of my sentence.
  • Elton · 2 years ago
    If you read carefully you'll see that they already planned to end Chapter 2 at this time, and start a new storyline. They just rewrote a little bit so that it was more like a season finally than as if an episode was coming the next week.
  • Tommy Shi · 2 years ago
    "What I don’t understand is why they would just cut the season short."

    In response to the above question:

    Heroes is one of the most serialized shows on TV. For the same reason that new episodes of 24 are being held off until the season can air continuously (uninterrupted), it's much smarter for NBC to end the series in a conclusive way rather than to introduce new storylines and then take a 5-10 month break.
  • lola von dee · 2 years ago
    It's not cool that the show is ending it with such little anticipation. I also hope that they resolve thier arguments and come down to a settlement. I so want to know what's going to happen to the new characters as well as the ones from season one. This shows is awEsome!!!
  • Carissa · 2 years ago
    THERE IS GOING TO BE SOME SERIOUS CRAMMING MAN, 11 EPS?? : O
  • Dennis · 2 years ago
    I remember the last writers strike. I also remember turning off my TV back then and finding so many other things to do with my life. I didn't watch TV shows for 10 years. Looks like it's time to pick up some old hobbies.
  • Claire_Is_Hot · 2 years ago
    ...No...
    OMG &&^&%&% NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!%!^&!$#%$!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Brandon · 2 years ago
    All Of The Comments are about Heros
  • User0x1 · 2 years ago
    One Ferarri isn't enough, I would like a benz too please.

    By the way, I fixed the gas-pump that allowed you to drive to holywood so I should get 4% of your benifits too; or I'm going to strike as well.

    Just wish I were a guildy, yay for ripping off the american public to further one's self.
  • shadow · 2 years ago
    One of my favorite shows...11 episodes? No way!
    The writers should stop being big babies for crying out loud.Why cant they have their strike after Season 2 is done? Geez...
  • Eddie · 2 years ago
    Well......how many episodes was season 1? 23, 22 something like that. I've read alot of websites saying season two does go to the 20 or so episodes but i just watched a show which said two more shows till the season finale...thats just gay i like how they drew out the season within almost a year or so
  • natasha · 2 years ago
    This is my response to any other articles i have read regarding the so called rating drop and the fact that Tim kring has had to review what he had done with the 2nd heroes and how people where used to a certain type of story telling and it had all gone off track, well good glad it did i feel the 2nd series was and is fantastic they introduced characters slowly and cleverly ones you never thought you would see again.
    Hiros treck in japan has lead to adam, other favs are developing there ability it is all coming together perfectly so whats the prob ?
    People get bored with the same old storylines i think nothing has been done wrong and anyone who complained was never a heroes fan AT ALL !!!!
  • Will · 2 years ago
    Why work when you can strike? Honestly, I can't believe these starving underpaid writers even held off this long; their kids probably had to show up in a Ford to school rather than a BMW last month, that's hardship!

    If you give people the right to not have to work, are any of us really surprised that they AREN'T working?? This isn't collective bargaining guys, it's extortion; these writers should all be fired along with whoever allowed them to unionize anyway.

    Their cause is as shallow as it is selfish; we need to give rights back to the real workers of this country and ban unions.
  • Nida · 2 years ago
    I agree with the philosophy most people are testifying: if you're going to do something, do it right! As long as the storyline of Heroes flows between this 1st part of season 2 and the 2nd part (or the 3rd season if that ends up happening), then it won't hurt the fans so badly if there's a bit of a break in between.

    Heroes, I will miss you while you're gone, but as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder!

    <3 Nida (from down under)
  • LadyXochi · 2 years ago
    If shows get canceled, it's not the writers' fault, but the networks'. No need to cancel anything when you can put it on hold. Canceling is 'great' to scare the writers who need the job, but in the end, they won't have a show to continue with.

    Any news on the strike? Any new negotiations?
  • TheInfamousTom · 2 years ago
    The series is gonna be ending when volume two will end anyway. I reckon season three will be the other 13 episodes of what was supposed to be season 2 and then it will continue with season 4 when season 3 was supposed to be. I read a rumor and heard on the radio that they went back into negotiations but if they have, they are still continuing them. But they are definitely not cancelling it because the writers love writing it.
  • kiro · 2 years ago
    lol
  • Indian girl · 2 years ago
    heroes is the best show on t.v. it is what i look forward to on mondays. but u got to understand it from their perspective, they partially created the show and writers do get less money. but right now, i want to whack them on their heads. hard.
  • TheInfamousTom · 2 years ago
    haha i have to wait till tuesday cos im not american haha
  • the-all-wise-one · 2 years ago
    I also have to wait till tuesday for heroes!

    i didnt even know about this whole strike thing till last week. its slowly ruining my life!

    heroes is my oxygen. if its cut short, i will die .
  • Yakumo · 2 years ago
    no-one should be bothered over the number of eppisodes, they should just be interested in seeing the original writers vision, effectively what 'actually' happens (within he constraints of the fantasy) not some half baked hack job by some nobody the networks found.

    I'd rather see it delayed indefinitely till the real writers can return to work.

    And I do hope the writers can get a better deal, trying to lock them into being able to make less than 10% of their normal fees for online distribution (probably for 20 years) when all media seems to be shifting that way is utterly disgusting.
  • JinxSight · 2 years ago
    While I agree with the above comment, as I'm a professional writer myself, I'm sorely disheartened the way this season ended... It really -really- left me wanting more. I do hope this strike comes to an end quickly but with the writer's end and them not getting shafted.
  • Arhoon · 2 years ago
    Season 2 was cut short! I cant believe it! :( Well, now I shall wait for Season 3.... when will the strike end?! (hopefully soon, fingers crossed) I cant live without Heroes!!
  • David Yamamoto · 2 years ago
    Can't Hollywood work this out in a reasonble time? Besides watching sports on TV, this is the show I really look forward to watching. It is the best TV show I have ever seen, and so much better than many movies. The suspense is incredible. Get a fair deal worked out!!!
  • Justin swatloski · 2 years ago
    It may have been short, but it was executed nicely. The made sure you knew there was a 3rd season, but by saying in 2008 they ensure that they have time to get the writers strike taken care of. As such, they have an entire year to work it out. This way they won't be rushed and produce half as good episodes.
  • Sen-sen Tan · 2 years ago
    Now where is hero nakamura when we need him! go back to early november 2007 and stop the writers from striking.

    no really.... this just sux. =(
  • miranda · 2 years ago
    they should finish season two, then go on strike. im so pissed.
  • Silvio6 · 1 year ago
    Ok Writers, now you have all our attention...

    But beware, Season3 may be written by the fans community :-)

    I used to love you, now I wish I could open your heads (yes just like Sylar does) and extract the next episode scripts :-)

    Please stop the strike, it's becoming hell at home, without our favorite show ...
  • Josh · 1 year ago
    That would suck! Heroes is my favorite show. I absolutely love it!

    Josh Day
    www.abigarcade.com
  • kk · 1 year ago
    Let's not forget what happenened to the show Traveler. OH I was so mad. That show was good and had potential. I love Heroes and I hope they dont't do what they did to Traveler.
  • liza · 1 year ago
    The writers for heroes are the bomb!
  • yetti_ghost · 1 year ago
    heries season must obly be 11 cause we cant wit like 5 monthes to see the rest of season 2 its not right. roll on season 3
  • sushichic89 · 1 year ago
    They absolutley should not cut off heroes....I mean why would they....whats the strike even about...If they cut the show then alot of angry people will be in an uproar....they are making a big deal out of nothing...
  • sushichic89 · 1 year ago
    I agree they shold take a step back and look what they are dong to a beloved show of billions of people.. They need to read the comments that people have made and maybe then they will change their minds.
  • Viewers Guild of the World · 1 year ago
    Save the writers, save the world!
  • somethingcanbedone · 1 year ago
    the last strike in 1988 lasted over 5 months.
  • heather · 1 year ago
    i cannot believe that my favorite show is no longer airing! i just got back from being in a third world country. i was looking forward to watching it again! people should be happy that they have a job!
  • bread · 1 year ago
    oh? so as long as you get a job your happy already what are you some rich person? you should understand that these people work hard for your shows and what they're treated like some.....I do to want the writers strike to end but i also want the writers to be treated better you try being a writer and being abused? what will you feel HAPPY! CAUSE YOU HAVE A JOB?
  • Trash · 1 year ago
    I agree with benjamin!
  • sylar fan · 1 year ago
    of course they'll make another season, this is just all for suspence
  • iago · 1 year ago
    gosh, i was so amazed with the plot of season 2 and then they come and cut out my fun? when are these guys goin' to write again? I just need heroes... 11 episodes would REALLY suck a lot.
  • Aleigha · 1 year ago
    My family and I stopped everything we were doing every Monday night at 8:00 to watch Heroes! That is our absolute favorite show ever produced, matter-of-fact, that is the only show that i watch. Please hurry and get things fixed in Hollywood and LA so we all can have our favorite show back!!! Save the show, save the world
  • Heroes#1fan · 1 year ago
    This is horrible, this is disappointing, I think I'm gonna cry.Why can't they finish the season first!!!ITS MY FAVORITE SHOW EVER NOW I DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO WATCH , WRITERS WHY!!!
  • jake · 1 year ago
    omgosh, i'm sooo sad , just watched last episode season 2, i have not enjoyed a show this much in years, when are we getting some new episodes!!!help!!!! this is pure torture....
  • jake · 1 year ago
    this is the only show i watch either, nothing has grabbed me like this in years..sniff...let's pray they end this strike soon....
  • Callie · 1 year ago
    Maybe a more lucrative job offer would give the show an extra edge. If the producers find more qualified writers and pay them more, we may see an even better Heroes than ever thought conceivable.
  • kalvin · 1 year ago
    True if they paid someone more money thae show could be "BETTER", but the show would be different. The writers give the perspective in deatail that the views love and expect. The changing of the writers would only make the show different. So changing the writers? I vote HECK NO! and so should you. If you like the show support it as if it was your own job you were fighting for. Look and see how much the standard writer makes and tell me they dont have somthing to grip about.
  • Rose · 1 year ago
    Season 2 episodes:

    How can I view old episodes? I saw only 5 (first 5 of season 2) that are on the networt channel?
  • Rob64 · 1 year ago
    Maybe They Should come-up withe a movie of Season 3 so they can make more money for the writers.
  • Rob64 · 1 year ago
    If they don't at least pay the damned writers for their hard word. "Without HEOREOS what will the NBC do without their Viewers?"
    THINK ABOUT PEOPLE OUT THEIR WATCHING HEROES???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
  • molloy08 · 1 year ago
    please dont stop heroes at 11 episodesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • smooth james · 1 year ago
    Due to the demand of the writers we can not watch heroes Pay them the extra to satisfy the publics needs please !!!!
  • Ike · 1 year ago
    I Cant breath.....what...is going on with Hero...why why we need this episode up and running
  • sky · 1 year ago
    hmm...if peter absorbs the writers abilitys we would'nt need them anymore.......or sylar could.....ooops must be thinkin out loud.
  • kitten · 1 year ago
    Does anyone know when the second season is supposed to some out?
  • anil · 1 year ago
    the kwl thing bout this season is sylar is gettin his power bck an gonna kill every1 as poissible get me blud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • kitten · 1 year ago
    Anil, please, if you are going to post, post in COMPLETE sentences as well as spelling things right so people don't have to guess as to what you are saying.
  • bessie · 1 year ago
    Zachay Quinto you're the best of the best!!!!!!!We love you!Keep going.