The List vs The Nukes.
The indestructible cheerleader vs the counter terrorism agent who, the last time we saw him, was in a crumpled, crying heap on someone's front lawn.
Which program will prevail when they go head to head tonight at 9 p.m.?
TV Guide is reporting that Heroes creators hope that by developing the right kind of buzz via catchphrases ("Are you on the list?") they can help the rookie show take down Jack Bauer, now in his sixth season.
The Boston Globe's TV critic Matthew Gilbert says that, if he had to choose between Heroes and 24, it'd be Heroes because he says it's "much fresher and more original than 24 which is exciting and addictive but . . . come on, 24 is pretty formulaic at this point."
What?? Jack's now a broken man. He killed Curtis, though there are some who've posted comments who are holding out hope that Curtis was faking his death to convince the "good" terrorist that Jack was on his side. (Sorry to break it to those very hopeful fans, but I think Curtis is dead.) We've never seen Jack this dispirited.
So, before the ratings come in I want to know which program you think will prevail, the one featuring old fashioned good guys vs bad guys, or the one with old fashioned comic book superheroes vs powerful villains?
By the way, for those who are fans of both shows ( *I'm raising my hand* ), you could opt to watch CTUers live and then wait for the new episode of Heroes to air on Friday night on the Sci-Fi channel. Or you can just figure out how to use your TiVo or DVR correctly, like this newspaper reporter says he needs to do.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
1-22-2007 @ 3:05PM
Marc said...
Very simple choice. Watch 24, DVR Heroes. Watch Heroes at 10. Done.
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1-22-2007 @ 3:17PM
Heather said...
NBC has been showing Heroes on their website the day after it premieres. So for those of us without Tivo, it's watch 24 & watch Heroes online the day after.
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1-22-2007 @ 3:30PM
johnnymac said...
I've read that Sci-fi will only be airing Heroes for the next two episodes (1/22 & 1/29 to be aired 1/26 & 2/2). Can anyone confirm this? I may need to upgrade my TiVo in a few weeks.
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1-22-2007 @ 3:34PM
Jonathan said...
I'm lucky since here in Canada GlobalTV owns the rights for both shows. So we get Heroes at 9 and 24 at 10! I don't have to choose!
But before i knew that Global was gonna air both of them i had picked 24 to watch and download Heroes the next day. Since i don't have a DVR.
So tonight on Global there Prison Break at 8, Heroes at 9 and 24 at 10. Wow what a great night of TV! Can't wait! :)
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1-22-2007 @ 3:47PM
Jason said...
Easy, this is why God created dual tuner DVR. Shows are on when I say they are on!
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1-22-2007 @ 3:53PM
TVblogger said...
It'll be 24 for me all the way!
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1-22-2007 @ 3:53PM
John Howard said...
I'll be DVRing both of these, while I watch the previously DVRd Prison Break. I don't know why anyone still watches live TV.
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1-22-2007 @ 4:12PM
Kristin said...
I've steered clear of the crazed following of 24, so I'm with Heroes all the way. Less action, maybe, but more plot and interesting storylines.
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1-22-2007 @ 4:25PM
Tim said...
I'll be watching 24 live and then watch the DVRed Heroes right after that. The only reason I'll be on 24 first is because my gf likes to watch that one as well.
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1-22-2007 @ 5:32PM
mainfr4me said...
Watching 24 live, capturing Heroes on the laptop with an HD tuner (blast you Charter for your poo-tastic DVR rates!)
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1-22-2007 @ 6:11PM
Tim said...
All good suggestions, like most I will watch 24 and DVR Heroes.
However, I am now considering moving to Canada.
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1-22-2007 @ 7:03PM
Jackie said...
Heroes wins the slot with me as it seems to with some of my blog readers.
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1-22-2007 @ 7:42PM
RevJonathan said...
Whatever,
Jack Bauer could take the invincible cheerleader.
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1-22-2007 @ 7:42PM
rev dave said...
has NBC said decidedly whether or not they'll be supporting the show online for the remainder of the season? it's so handy being able to catch up online, even with a little commercial to bother with.
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1-22-2007 @ 8:01PM
C said...
I'm going to watch 24, and then download Heroes (at high res) later.
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1-22-2007 @ 8:12PM
Duvy said...
24 - Live
Heroes - DVR
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1-22-2007 @ 8:32PM
Partly said...
I record both, but I'll watch 24 live and Heroes later. I can wait to find out what happens on Heroes -- heck, I've waited through all the repeats, haven't I? Besides 24 is my major obsession. As much as I love Heroes, it has to take second.
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1-22-2007 @ 8:40PM
wilymon said...
wow, 24 wins in this talk back! personally, i'll be watching 24 and torrenting heroes because of my lack of DVR.
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1-22-2007 @ 9:55PM
Hugh said...
Heroes doesn't make my list. I record 24 on one tuner; Rome on the other. I like NBC but they're foolish for trying to compete on such a hot time slot.
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1-22-2007 @ 10:10PM
radwimp said...
i love being in canada... global airs prison break then heroes then 24! :D
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