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?…
