Two weeks ago we witnessed the grim dystopia that will evolve if our Heroes fail to stop the exploding man.  Last week we watched helplessly as Hiro failed in his attempt to dispatch Sylar and save New York from unthinkable destruction.  This week is our Heroes' last chance to gain ground before the May 21st Finale closes the book on Heroes first chapter.  Will the good guys finally get the 'edge' they need, or is Linderman's vision of a future ruled over by the 'specials' indelibly etched into the future of mankind?  Keep reading for spoil riddled goodness.

There will be risings, and fallings on this weeks Heroes as the good guys get better at what they do, and a surprising turn of character turns one of them against the cause.

The big surprise for me was that George Takei will be returning as Hiro's father, but this time he isn't there to bring the man-child back to his cubicle in Japan.  This time, he's in town to teach his boy to kick butt samurai style.  Turns old the old many has a little bit of the super hero juice in veins himself, and plans on infusing some mean Katana moves into Hiro's repertoire.  But with just days to go, can the elder Nakamura instill enough bad ass in Hiro to do the trick?

Claire, meanwhile, is going to finally make her choice between a quiet upbringing in France, and a seat on the good vs evil express.  As soon as she finds out H.R.G is in town, Claire-Bear is going to hear the call. Look for her to be sticking around, or else, y'know, the rest of the season wouldn't make much sense.

Nathan is the shocker.  The rumor that was released several months ago that Nathan would join Linderman (source: fangasm) will come true in this episode.   When Linderman initially tried to buy off Nathan with a straight shot at the White House, Nathan was a no go.  It didn't take long for Linderman to find Nathan's week spot though,  his wife who was paralyzed when his power caused him to eject when their vehicle was driven off the road by some of Linderman's baddies.  Linderman will heal her, with the cautionary note that what can be done can be un-done. 

Of course, Nathan has a whole episode to have a change of heart, but will he? We'll have to tune in May 21st to find out!

Heroes "Landslide" Premieres Monday, May 14th at 8:00pm EST.

- Jon Lachonis, BuddyTV Senior Writer
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