okay i’m going to go ahead and admit it: i’m becoming a big fan of the new nbc show heroes. i really love it, and that’s despite some very glaring flaws. i know the actors are generally not very good, and the dialogue is a bit melodramatic and cheesy most of the time. but either i’m getting used to it being that way, or they’re getting better, or the show itself is just taking the focus off characterization now that we’re introduced to everybody.

the focus now seems to be on parceling out a cool, complex story in tantalizing little comic book sized bits, and it’s making me really happy to watch it unfold. and i’m willing to forgive a few lame conversations or plot holes, because you know what, i’ve read some totally enjoyable comics that fall prey to these same faults. honestly, i’m proud of how well they’re translating a very comic-styled story to a live action show that has to fill an hour a week. and as more of the strands start to come together each week, it’s getting more and more engrossing. heck, if even my girlfriend, who i don’t think has read a comic in her life, is almost as into it as i am, they must be doing something at least a little bit right.

i mostly offer up this recommendation because i noticed they’re playing the first three episodes all together on sunday night, so if you haven’t been watching you should tivo that shit and catch up. it’s a lot of fun, especially if you like having your geek bone tickled.