Kring Admits to Heroes Flaws

Many Heroes faithful fans have been disappointed in the quality of Season 2. It seems lacking at many points and a bit forced with the storytelling as compared to Season 1. There's been several new characters thrown into the mix, at least 3 love stories going on, a case of amnesia and at times even a "dumbed down" feel compared to last season. The show is set to potentially end Season 2 as of December 3, thanks to the recent writers' strike in Hollywood.

EW Online has a recent candid conversation with Heroes creator Tim Kring in which he discusses why Season 2 was a wash. Kring discusses the new additions to the cast, the love stories, and Hiro being back in Japan for such a long part of the season. Here's a bit from it:

"Yet while Heroes has finally found some dramatic traction, this second volume is pretty much a wash. The Dec. 3 episode has been retooled to function as a potential season finale — a move inspired by the writers' strike and a desire to give the show ''a clean slate'' when it goes back into production for Volume 3. At that point, Kring wants to craft a rebooted Heroes that can attract new fans and win back those who've tuned out: ''The message is that we've heard the complaints — and we're doing something about it.''"

It's great to see the guy at the helm of a hit show actually admit to the show's flaws like this. From the sounds of it, we can expect great things from Season 3, whenever it may start. Full EW.com article here.