By Sam on November 2nd, 2007
Writers Strike May Cut Heroes Season 2 Short
By now you’ve heard or at least become aware of the impending Hollywood writers strike, which if it happens, will mean a lot of trouble for a lot of shows, Heroes included. The strike has already claimed its first victim — the Heroes spin-off, Origins, has been axed by NBC as a result. Now, TV Guide reports that Tim Kring and company have gone back to re-shoot scenes from the December 3rd episode, “Powerless”, which was originally planned as the final episode of the current Volume Two, “Generations”, and would lead into Volume Three, and the rest of Season 2. Now, it looks as if the reshoots will ensure that should the strike happen and drag on, NBC could use the “Powerless” episode as the Season 2 Finale — which would mean, in case you still don’t get it, Heroes Season 2 would be only 11 episodes.
Here’s the full article from TVGuide:
Sources confirm that the show is going back and shooting an alternate ending to the Dec. 3 episode that, if used, would allow the episode to function as a season finale in the event of a strike. Originally, the episode was only supposed to serve as the conclusion of the current “Generations” arc. Should an 11th-hour agreement be reached and a strike averted (fingers crossed!), the alt ending would likely be scrapped.
Of course, keep in mind that all of this is worst case scenario. It doesn’t have to happen, but from all appearances, it’s very likely that a strike will happen and cripple the TV industry, including Heroes.
For more SPOILER information on the Dec. 3rd episode, “Powerless”, read our previous post. Beware, it’s full of spoilers.
Will the writers strike do what Sylar couldn’t — kill the Heroes?…
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..
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.
AHHHHHHH 11 EPISODES!?!?!?! THIS IS SO _|_ SHORT
This is horrible news, If this happens we most likely will have a crappy ending to a great show.
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!
is there anything we can do to prevent this? I know, lets round up some paintings of the future to see what will happen…
well, episode 11 is not bad if the spoiler is true. but i want to watch more episodes, not just 11.
if u writters c this then plz do not strike! let heroes run and if i can do something to stop it i will
why do that on HEROES?! Why end the season in this way….delay is better than rush
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.
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.
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
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…
Hopefully Hiro Nakamura will go back in time and prevent the strike from ever happening!
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!!!!!
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.
If the strike happens and they show 11 eposides they will come back in the spring time and continue series 2 properly
OH NOOOOO!!!
i luv heroes so much!!
plz, dont do that!!
wtf????? heroes is the best! I need my monday fix!
Dude
Kris
Just pay the writers yourself!