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Heroes - Season One
Actors: Hayden Panettiere, Masi Oka, Ali Larter, Adrian Pasdar, and Milo Ventimiglia
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $59.98
Release Date: 2007-08-28
Theatrical Release Date: 2006-10
Studio: Universal
Run Time: 1035 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Anamorphic, Box set, Color, Digital Sound, NTSC
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Discs: 7


Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Arguably the most talked-about television show of the 2006-2007 season, the Emmy-nominated fantasy Heroes gives viewers blends comic book-style adventure with plotting and characters as rich and layered as any graphic novel or drama series. Creator Tim Kring's premise is deceptively simple - ordinary individuals in locations around the globe discover that they have, for lack of a better term, super powers, and wrestle with this reality while facing challenges both global (the destruction of New York City, for one) and personal (indestructible cheerleader Hayden Panetierre has family issues - serious ones, as the true identity of her adoptive father reveals; Milo Ventimiglia's Peter Petrelli, who absorbs other powers, must overcome his own insecurities). Add to this mix a terrific villain - Zachary Quinto's Sylar, who hunts and kills people with extraordinary powers like our heroes - and viewers have a riveting series that exhibits an almost-perfect balance of cliffhanger thrills (the action and special effects are truly impressive for a network program) and genuine drama that sets the show apart from most speculative fiction (save, perhaps, the revived Battlestar Galactica, which it compares too favorably). The seven-disc set of Heroes: Season One offers a wealth of extras for fans, who may be familiar with some of them through the NBC.com website, especially the cast commentaries, which are featured on half of the episodes. Kring is featured on the 73-minute uncut pilot episode, which for some viewers, may be even better than the network version; the main difference is the degree of character development, including an entire storyline for D.L. Hawkins that isn't featured in the broadcast version. Also on deck are some 50 deleted scenes from the episodes, several by-the-books making-of featurettes, including coverage of the special effects and stunt work, and a profile of artist Tim Sale, whose illustrations are used for Isaac Mendez's prophetic artwork. Prospective buyers should note that while all of these supplemental features are included on the HD-DVD version of this set, the special Web-connectivity elements are not available here. -- Paul Gaita

2) Description
Discover the phenomenon that is sweeping audiences everywhere as Heroes: Season 1 comes to DVD! Experience the suspense, mystery, and electrifying twists as this astonishing series follows seemingly unconnected, ordinary people around the globe who discover they have extraordinary powers. As they come to terms with their unique abilities, their risky decisions will affect the futures of everyone around them …and the world. Join their epic journey in this seven-disc set packed with hours of fascinating and revealing bonus features, including the never-before-aired series premiere from show creator Tim Kring.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5

1) A little review for hispanic people   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Absolutamente asombrosa. Como fiel seguidor de los personajes de comics, en un comienzo mostré cierta rebeldía en contra de Héroes por considerarla desde afuera una versión moderna y floja de X Men. Sin embargo luego de ver la serie completa comprendí que a pesar de algunas similitudes, la historia ha sido llevada de una manera diferente y sorprendente. Es una serie de ciencia ficción que realmente explora de una manera muy realista que pasaría si conviviéramos con una serie de personas con poderes o dones sobre naturales. La recomiendo 100%. AHORA ESTOY MUY ENGANCHADO CON LA SEGUNDA TEMPORADA.

2) great stuff   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
season 1 is great. riveting stuff. finished the entire 7 disc in one sitting. whew...

3) Great Drama/Sci-Fi Show!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Heroes is a serial saga about people all over the world discovering that they have superpowers and trying to deal with how this change affects their lives. Some of the superheroes includes Peter Petrelli, a male nurse who suspects he might be able to fly; Isaac Mendez, a junkie who has the ability to paint images of the future when he is high; Niki Sanders, a Las Vegas showgirl who does things that are mysteriously connected with mirrors; Hiro Nakamura, a Japanese comic-book geek who literally makes time stand still; D.L. Hawkins, an inmate who can walk through walls; Matt Parkman, a beat cop who can hear other people's thoughts; and Claire Bennet, a cheerleader who defies death at every turn. As we discover the nature of each hero's powers, the heroes, themselves, are discovering what having superpowers means to them as well as the larger picture of where their superpowers come from. See how these heroes are drawn together by their common interest of evading the series' antagonist who wants to harvest their super-DNA for himself. Their ultimate destiny is nothing less than saving the world!

4) This so called 'Science Fiction' needs a lot of work. Ok to watch though.   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
Plot: They thought they were like everyone else... until they woke with incredible abilities. My Review: What's that you hear? "A show based on humans with superpowers?" "Hasn't this been done before?" Well, yes; a new show created by producer and writer Tim Kring sees people all over the world discovering their newfound abilities in their own ways, more like X-Men for the common folk. Course with that being said, the characters are...well...common folk. With several interesting plots that only seem to compare to the 'The 4400' which bares the story of people who are genetically enhanced and sent time-travelling to a specific place in time to alter history, it's fair to say that Heroes does neither of this, or travel in any direction in any shape or form. The show itself has several interesting features that try to distinguish itself from other Sci-Fi orientated shows, with that in mind it plays along the lines of a comic book. It shoots in panoramic, comic book Neo-Dickenson visuals, all the while giving off a false sense of satisfaction. You don't feel hyped or excited by the scene, but a sense of need seems to surround it, a feeling of basic display and no colour; just to pass off a particular story section for the need to get to the next. Hard-pressed sardonic values lace the screen time, with great belligerence that encompasses each episode with it trying to rival hard hitting drama like '24' or the recently successful 'Lost'. The score is unimpressive and feels downtrodden. It seems to play on depression; the characters themselves are not worth invested time as they don't have anything to connect with an audience with. They play on simple domestic, mellow dramatic exertion and struggles, far too two dimensional and that's with a big fat '2'. The overall themes are asinine and very juvenile, some cases it tries to push that boundary but untimely falls back into the skim of things. With that also being said, the show has interesting CGI special effects the never really get the boot to amazing. The episodic structure fills the time with multiple story arcs of various characters; however it becomes a bit misconstrued as you seem to forget where the characters story left off when starting on a following episode. Some powers of the characters seem original, but focus is veered away on the idea on them dealing with a greater individuality and purpose on how they should face that fact that they are different; them adjusting, not on how they are different. The stories are so bleak that they become spread across multiple episodes for filler value and farther spread than tiny amounts of butter on toast. There is nothing to clench, no particular purpose when literally nothing happens in the episodes. True that like most realistic stories; usually nothing happens, but it seems to reinforce that belief further and further. The main problem is hype, or the constant overbearing need this show has to bare its need for audience. There are never enough questions, or any pondering, in fact in some cases you just don't care about "Who killed who?" or "Why did he do that?" Verdict: Colourful, lacks visual beguilement, entertaining pop corn show, with a side order of dementia that you wouldn't mind having after each episode. Enjoy it while it lasts, savour it before it becomes tasteless. 7/10.

5) Every Hero's journey has a beginning.   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I must admit, I didn't get into this show until Fall of 2007. I'm so glad I did. If you've been disillusioned by the same, boring dramas week after week on network television, this is the kind of show that will restore your faith in good television writing.I could tell you about all the characters, plot twists and hidden nods to comic books in Heroes, but that's been covered by other reviewers, much better than I could ever write. The question you're probably asking yourself is....what can this reviewer say to make ME decide to give Heroes a chance?To set the stage, let's consider some of the movies that have come out about comic book characters: Batman, Daredevil, The Punisher, just to name a few. The comic book movie that stands out, and the one which most people have seen, is Spider-Man (Widescreen Special Edition). But why?It's because Spider-Man isn't a stereotypical hero from Krypton or born into extreme wealth who immediately wants to help other people...he's Peter Parker, a teenage kid from Queens, who never wanted the limelight and wanted to be like everybody else. However, fate decided that his great power also carried with it some great responsibilities - and that means he had to give up some things he really wanted to help others. Spider-Man works because viewers can relate to a character who has human flaws and doesn't always make the right choices...the choice of selflessness, and thinking of others before oneself, is the surest sign of a hero.Now let's swing back to the tv show. In the case of Heroes, we are introduced to a special group of people across the globe that discover they are more than just ordinary....they are extraordinary. While some of them are excited about their abilities, some of them [like our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man], just want to shirk back into the doldrums and be the same as everyone else. Some of them are afraid of being different. Some of their powers honestly frighten them and they would give their left arm just to be 'normal' again. There is one person who gets intoxicated with their powers and wants nothing more than complete and total domination. It's up to our heroes, whether directly or indirectly, to stop him. It would be easy to make a show that showcases special effects and pays no attention to character development; but this box set of Heroes takes us on a 23 episode arc which explores the motivations of every character, whether good or evil.I think one of the greatest strengths of Heroes is the struggle of each 'special' person. In their own way, each character comes to their own understanding of what a hero really is....a person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose. Are they ready to accept their destiny? Or will they tuck tail and run the other way?This entire first season plays out like a perfectly scripted comic book. Each episode ends with a cliffhanger, and will have you itching to put the next disc into the DVD player. The special features include deleted scenes, commentary audio tracks, interviews, and more. The box set also has the unaired 73-minute pilot episode...this offers us insights into some of the existing heroes and shows us one hero that was cut and then re-created into another character. You don't have to have superpowers to be a hero.And you don't have to read comic books to love this show.These Heroes have stories to tell...don't keep them waiting.