Heroes

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Season 3
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 25, 2006
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 214 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 99 out of 214
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 214
  3. Negative: 79 out of 214
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  1. chrisreed494
    Jul 19, 2012
    0
    This season was very boring, I was so hooked in the first 2 seasons and got here and it just dropped off. I was very dissapointed. I quit watching it halfway throught because I couldnt do it.
  2. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    3
    It's desperation; I wish someone could've saved which was once such a brilliant show.
  3. Paxster
    Oct 3, 2010
    8
    The 3rd series of Heroes was probably the 2nd best overall with the return of the twist and turns that had excited viewers during the 1st run. I'm not sure splitting the series up was a great idea but I think that critics and viewers alike were far to critical of it after its unfortunate writers guild incident. A shame,a real shame.
  4. Path
    Sep 16, 2009
    3
    Ok enough with the drama! I want to see some fighting and action! Why do I even put myself through watching another boring episode. This show use to be soo exciting!
  5. Jessica
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    I am loving this season so far! I don't see how anyone can "not" love this show.
  6. JRMMRJ
    Sep 10, 2009
    9
    I loved season 1, I HATED, HATED season 2, but I loved every minute of season 3. Haven't checked out season 4 unfortunately, but looking forward to checking it out on DVD. I just had a great time watching, that's all there is to it.
  7. Cathy
    Apr 1, 2009
    2
    I'm very disappointed with the direction the show has taken this season. It has now completely departed from the feel and the style of the first season. In the first season, each action that happened lead somewhere. Each action was important. Each person was important. Now it feels like the writers have completely forgotten the backstory of each of these characters -- completely I'm very disappointed with the direction the show has taken this season. It has now completely departed from the feel and the style of the first season. In the first season, each action that happened lead somewhere. Each action was important. Each person was important. Now it feels like the writers have completely forgotten the backstory of each of these characters -- completely forgetting that yes, other things have happened. The characters have all turned 180 degrees several times just for shock value. Sylar is an excellent example. I'm sick of this "He's good!" "No, he's bad!", "No he's good", "No, really, he's bad!" nonsense. Typically I do like the moral ambiguity presented when you have a good character doing something shady or a shady character doing something good, but the character is so 2-D, flipping his loyalties around so quickly is ineffective at best and terrible writing at worst. One could say the same thing for the rest of the crew -- HRG, Mohinder, Peter, Nathan, Tracy, Mama Petrelli. Terrible writing this season. I'm very disappointed.… Expand
  8. Nick
    Sep 10, 2009
    7
    I thought the first half of the third season (Villains) was the worst this show has ever offered, but that the second half (Fugitives) was one of the best. Watch the second half.
  9. NathanA.
    Oct 15, 2008
    2
    There were a few intriguing elements but otherwise the season premier was a disparate mess. They have no regard for the characters they set up and too little patience to start them over. Instead, they just change characters (Suresh, for instance) on a whim by tactlessly and explicitly stating their emotions to suit whatever outlandish plot they've come up with next. When this show There were a few intriguing elements but otherwise the season premier was a disparate mess. They have no regard for the characters they set up and too little patience to start them over. Instead, they just change characters (Suresh, for instance) on a whim by tactlessly and explicitly stating their emotions to suit whatever outlandish plot they've come up with next. When this show started out, I had such high hopes for it, but after that episode I'm completely disinterested. It's amazing how quickly they squandered the the goodwill and hope they'd earned from viewers and critics alike. Figure out where you're going more than a season in advance, then go there. And take your time letting that story develop, jeeze!… Expand
  10. TageE.
    Oct 25, 2008
    2
    The third season is a textbook definition of "Jumping the shark". Either the writers don't care or they're just negligent. Way too much is happening way too quickly and things are changing way to drastically for the show to be meaningful or interesting anymore.
  11. MarkM.
    Oct 7, 2008
    8
    The anticipation for the third installment has been high. Except it has been so long since the season two finale it's challenging to remember everything that is going on. So far, I personally believe that Season 3 has lived up to Heroes hype. The primary focus being the Villians gives a different change of secenery and let's Kring dive deeper into his dark creative mind.
  12. BradW.
    Sep 22, 2008
    6
    There are SO many characters running around (all of them up to something that's generally mysterious) that the show is becoming really convoluted. Cut the cast in half, throw in a bit of humor, and the show will be back on track.
  13. Renarudo-
    Mar 5, 2009
    1
    What once was a fun and interesting show has turned into a weekly hot mess, the characters are just one dimensional cardboard figures that turn each episode into an eye-rolling feast for the viewer. The plots just keep going from predicable to dumb and then dumber each week. The show has gotten so bad that they have started with budget cuts, you never see Petrelli taking off to fly What once was a fun and interesting show has turned into a weekly hot mess, the characters are just one dimensional cardboard figures that turn each episode into an eye-rolling feast for the viewer. The plots just keep going from predicable to dumb and then dumber each week. The show has gotten so bad that they have started with budget cuts, you never see Petrelli taking off to fly anymore, he just jumps and then they cut to another shot and you hear a sound of him taking off. Cheesyyyyyy.… Expand
  14. Allan
    Jun 1, 2009
    3
    I can probably say that the third season of Heroes is one of the worst seasons I have ever watched, of any television show. And it's 25 episodes! My god. There are about 5 or 6 episodes that are great, and the rest range from below average to terrible. Watch the first season, and you will love it. Watch the second season, and you will be entertained, if put off by the rehashed I can probably say that the third season of Heroes is one of the worst seasons I have ever watched, of any television show. And it's 25 episodes! My god. There are about 5 or 6 episodes that are great, and the rest range from below average to terrible. Watch the first season, and you will love it. Watch the second season, and you will be entertained, if put off by the rehashed storylines and rushed ending. Watch the third season and you will wonder how one of the most exciting new shows on television has become simply terrible and derivative. Also, the last fifteen minutes of the season finale contains more stupidity, ridiculousness and just plain terrible writing that you will actually feel offended. And my god, the teaser to volume four is horrendous.… Expand
  15. ElginW.
    Nov 12, 2008
    10
    I'm glad to see Heroes return to it's original form after last seasons horrible display.
  16. BillB.
    Nov 18, 2008
    9
    Frankly I'm amazed and quite shocked that people can give a series a score after a single episode. I at least watched a half dozen before giving it a low 9.
  17. JordanK.
    Nov 3, 2008
    10
    Great start to the season. One may see that this season is heading in a great direction. Great so far, the premier may have been awkward and confusing, but it was only created to have people try to fill in the blanks themselves, brainstorm a little bit. Heroes took the once predictable but crazy climaxes into a mysterious darkness that needs to be resolved through a series of unfortunate events.
  18. Fantasy
    Nov 9, 2008
    1
    What was once such a promising show has jumped the shark. I'm down to Tivoing it now but there are so many different stories going on it's hard to follow. When you stop caring about the characters in which the show has been reduced to a WWF event as in good one moment, bad the next, then back to good, who really cares? Have the writers ever heard of less is more? This will be What was once such a promising show has jumped the shark. I'm down to Tivoing it now but there are so many different stories going on it's hard to follow. When you stop caring about the characters in which the show has been reduced to a WWF event as in good one moment, bad the next, then back to good, who really cares? Have the writers ever heard of less is more? This will be the swan song as the show is doomed.… Expand
  19. DanTheMan
    Oct 22, 2008
    9
    I am loving season three so far. I'm a superhero uber-geek and this is what I look for in a show about "heroes". After suffering through the abomination that was season 2, season 3 is a breath of fresh air. We got rid of superfluous characters, (although I thought Adam got a raw deal), and the action has been ramped up big-time. Last season I dreaded each new episode but this time I am loving season three so far. I'm a superhero uber-geek and this is what I look for in a show about "heroes". After suffering through the abomination that was season 2, season 3 is a breath of fresh air. We got rid of superfluous characters, (although I thought Adam got a raw deal), and the action has been ramped up big-time. Last season I dreaded each new episode but this time around Mondays can't come fast enough. I know there are a few annoying things as well, (too many Petrellis, some rather bizarre behaviour and bad dialogue for characters such as Claire and Peter), but I rally love the pace of season 3.… Expand
  20. ThomasW.
    Oct 24, 2008
    10
    Season one = amazing season two = not so great, but could of been worse (stupid writer strike) Season three = back to what this show is about, amazing story, with plots and twist around every corner, when you think you got something figured out, they shove it in your face and say wrong! great!
  21. OM
    Sep 22, 2008
    2
    What a let down! Seems like the "lost" dilemma has ultimately reached this show. Something good gets diluted with hypothetical problems to somehow throw a twist in an already unanswerable question in order to stretch a show for a network. To make more seasons and more money. Seems like they are trying to do too much without staying true to the core of the first season. The Third Season is What a let down! Seems like the "lost" dilemma has ultimately reached this show. Something good gets diluted with hypothetical problems to somehow throw a twist in an already unanswerable question in order to stretch a show for a network. To make more seasons and more money. Seems like they are trying to do too much without staying true to the core of the first season. The Third Season is similar to this comment, a whole lot of words and fluff but doesn't make a lot of sense!… Expand
  22. Parker
    Sep 23, 2008
    9
    After reading some of the reviews for the first two shows of season three... I'm genuinely surprised and disappointed... Not at the show, but how anally retentive, and bitchy an audience can be... Heroes can clearly not win with you people... I'm pretty sure most of you despise and envy the size of the show and its popularity so you actively look for the smallest reasons to After reading some of the reviews for the first two shows of season three... I'm genuinely surprised and disappointed... Not at the show, but how anally retentive, and bitchy an audience can be... Heroes can clearly not win with you people... I'm pretty sure most of you despise and envy the size of the show and its popularity so you actively look for the smallest reasons to annoy yourself with... with that said i find the majority of reviews for these two shows completely unfounded... Season two was heavily criticised for its lack of fireworks and grandieur, i admit thats with good reason, i somewhat felt the same... Roll on season 3 and you are handed all the fireworks and plot twits you will ever need, and you're all still whining like spoilt brats... You cant be pleased, you cant be entertained, you just WANT to disike this show... shame on all of you fake intellectuals who think you're a better writer than anyone else. Just enjoy the damn show already, or turn off, and shut up.… Expand
  23. JorgeL.
    Sep 23, 2008
    2
    I really don't see much of an improvement over last season so far, in fact it looks like it could potentially be worse. The premiere was cheesy, awkward and a little embarrassing to watch or even admit to it.
  24. WillM.
    Sep 23, 2008
    9
    I was really happy with the premiere. This season is starting off at a must faster clip than last, and I thought that the story arcs being set up seem very intriguing. That said, while I like the "future Peter" character, the proposition of another season of "present Peter" being trapped somewhere seemed tired. They did that last season. My test for a television show like this is how much I was really happy with the premiere. This season is starting off at a must faster clip than last, and I thought that the story arcs being set up seem very intriguing. That said, while I like the "future Peter" character, the proposition of another season of "present Peter" being trapped somewhere seemed tired. They did that last season. My test for a television show like this is how much fun I'm having while I watch it. On that metric, "Heroes: Villains" was a huge success. I'm looking forward to next week.… Expand
  25. Caspery
    Sep 23, 2008
    2
    Spare me the stupidity and the ensuing fanboy blindness that causes them to act like this show (and LOST) could do no harm. They're both masking inept writing with a false aura of intelligence. If people think either of these shows is a work of genius, rather written above a 4th grave level, what will they accept to be merely good?
  26. DavidH
    Sep 24, 2008
    4
    I was a fan from the start in earlier seasons, so I had high hopes for this premiere. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find the plot moving in a very negative and somewhat depressing direction. Perhaps I'm a bit old-fashioned, but I prefer the good guys to out-weigh the bad guys by some measurable amount. This premiere didn't even seem to suggest a light at the end of the tunnel...
  27. Jake
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Back and better than ever!
  28. AnthonyM.
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    A return to form after the dreary second season. This is more like it!
  29. JoeyM.
    Sep 24, 2008
    8
    "Heroes" is back at a furious pace this season. Gone (so far) are many of the things that made last season so tedious - though they kept Maya. On the positive side, the first two episodes of this season are action packed and full of plot points that resolve quickly and with some decent payoff. Not quite as exciting as Season 1, but infinitely better than Season 2. I shall be watching!
  30. BillM
    Sep 26, 2008
    4
    Really disappointing. Full of ridiculous twists and terrible writing. Seems like this crew has already told their one good story.
  31. FredT.
    Sep 22, 2008
    1
    Still an incoherent mess. Watch The Sarah Connor Chronicles to see how it should be done.
  32. [Anonymous]
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Brilliance in a jar of fun.
  33. Chris
    Sep 24, 2008
    9
    Its everything I have hoped for, more action, more answers, more questions, more powers, more awesome.
  34. Navi
    Sep 26, 2008
    7
    Pretty decent season premiere. The only thing that bothered me was how it was turning into Bioshock. Suresh literally injected himself with powers, just like what the main character did in Bioshock. The time travelling storyline also reminded me a lot about Star Trek Enterprise Season 3.
  35. DoctorO.
    Sep 27, 2008
    7
    1st episode seemed like it tried to tackle too many threads within 2 hours. We'll see what happens over the season... Maybe it was just enough to tease.
  36. ShayS
    Sep 18, 2009
    7
    Suspense, Drama, Special Effects all these in 1 word - HEROES.
  37. Sabrinna
    Nov 26, 2010
    7
    Still not living up to it's 1st season expectation but still worth watching. Some of the characters really haven't grown such as Mr Bennett who has actually shrunk down to his only motivation and reason for living is his daughter Clare. The actor is doing the best he can with a 2 dimensional script. However, the character Peter Petrelli has been more enriched this season, as has theStill not living up to it's 1st season expectation but still worth watching. Some of the characters really haven't grown such as Mr Bennett who has actually shrunk down to his only motivation and reason for living is his daughter Clare. The actor is doing the best he can with a 2 dimensional script. However, the character Peter Petrelli has been more enriched this season, as has the brother Nathan Petrelli.… Expand
  38. drlowdon
    Apr 6, 2020
    5
    After a disappointing second season there were hopes that season three would see a return to form, sadly that wasn’t the case. Too often characters acted inconsistently, or were brought back in a way that felt forced and unnatural and in all honesty I never made it to the end of this season.
  39. sinadoom
    Mar 4, 2012
    6
    Pretty decent run. Volume Three "Villains" is considerably much better than Volume Four "Fugitives". All the characters' identities seem to have completely changed or taken a turn into the unknown in both volumes 3 and 4. There doesn't seem to be much interesting interaction between the characters. It's very much focused on "stopping the bad guy" rather than what made the first seriesPretty decent run. Volume Three "Villains" is considerably much better than Volume Four "Fugitives". All the characters' identities seem to have completely changed or taken a turn into the unknown in both volumes 3 and 4. There doesn't seem to be much interesting interaction between the characters. It's very much focused on "stopping the bad guy" rather than what made the first series good, which is an exploration of different characters' motives. Overall I'd certainly advise watching "Villains" but the Fugitives volume seems more like a brainstorm of ideas. You have all these chapters but none of them really connect to the end result. It's all a bit jumbled.… Expand
  40. carloswalnuts
    Mar 11, 2014
    7
    Bueno esta temporada fue mejor que la segunda temporada, la primera parte fue regular, la introduccion del padre de los Petrelli como villano fue muy buena, pero algo desaprovechado, pero hubo muchas incoherencias con el personaje de Sylar, la segunda parte fue mucho mejor, un Nathan que emprende la busqueda y captura de los suyos, la situacion que deben lidiar los personajes, y porBueno esta temporada fue mejor que la segunda temporada, la primera parte fue regular, la introduccion del padre de los Petrelli como villano fue muy buena, pero algo desaprovechado, pero hubo muchas incoherencias con el personaje de Sylar, la segunda parte fue mucho mejor, un Nathan que emprende la busqueda y captura de los suyos, la situacion que deben lidiar los personajes, y por supuesto Peter que debe hacerle enfrente a su hermano y entrarle en razon de lo que hace esta mal.… Expand
  41. AaronDWasserman
    Jun 27, 2015
    8
    It is hard to rate this because it is broken into two volumes. I enjoy Villains slightly more than fugitives. That being said, no its not as good as the first season... everyone needs to let that go... thats why they struggle to enjoy it. If you just have fun and go along, you'll see there are still great stories in this series.
  42. GermaNister
    Nov 7, 2015
    9
    HOLY **** !!! I can not decide what the best season is ! All seasons are until now awsome !!! But I can say that in this season is better Part 2. That is more exciting. And the end... ähh i can only say that: WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  43. AWasserman
    Dec 29, 2015
    9
    Season 3 is a very tough season to discuss. Depending on who you ask, some find it enjoyable, others hate it. Season 3 being split into two volumes, some prefer one volume, others prefer the other. But for me I have to divide this season up and then give it my overall.

    Starting with Volume 3 "Villains". I was very excited for Heroes to return after a 9 month hiatus. This season was    Season 3 is a very tough season to discuss. Depending on who you ask, some find it enjoyable, others hate it. Season 3 being split into two volumes, some prefer one volume, others prefer the other. But for me I have to divide this season up and then give it my overall.

    Starting with Volume 3 "Villains". I was very excited for Heroes to return after a 9 month hiatus. This season was promised with more action and a faster moving plot and it definitely did that. Volume 3 started very strong, then in the middle kind of lost its way and went towards the end and really picked up. I enjoyed this volume, more than most. Upon years of viewings I still find this volume fun as hell. From this point in the series, if you sit back and realize it won't be season 1 again and go with it, you will enjoy it. This season has a lot of twist and turns and I do not wish to spoil them for people so I will keep these reviews very quick and broad. Volume 3 is flawed, but a big improvement over season 2. 8.0/10

    Volume 4 "Fugitives" fixed the problems "Villains" had. Mostly, the more focused storyline. Fugitives started strong in its first episode then the next two that followed, I wasn't sure. Thankfully, the show picked up and Volume 4, by its 5th episode was so exciting and well written, by far being the second best Volume of the series. Easily a 9/10.

    Since normally from a 9 and an 8 you would say it earned an 8.5. But since that can't be rated that way here it has to be a 9, but that is perfectly fine, it definitely earns a 9 over an 8.    … Expand
  44. CoreGamer1408
    Nov 1, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some interesting reveals of this and that no spoilers. Same old gritty show that shows how having super powers and to handle them is not as cool and easy as you would think it would be. Likeable humanistic down to earth characters with always excellent super villains.

    The ending was a bit incredulous if you know what a certain characters blood can do and they was actually in the local vicinity of a male nurse who could of helped easy enough as well. Really no logical reason for it to end that way at all. Just very damn silly finale when I think about it almost ruined it all.    … Expand
  45. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 4, 2022
    7
    A return to the very much missed quality of the first season proving it only stumbled due to the writer's strike. Another time hoping epic that decidedly borrows from the X-men in the direction of it's registration arc and assassination plot
  46. DunyG
    Apr 4, 2021
    1
    Okay, season 1 had a lot of great moments, though it was slow. This, was a mess.

    While the acting is still good, the plot keeps getting messier.

    I really hate the finale and while Sylar is still cool and has lots of depth I feel that he was getting overused. Also, weird time-travel garbage is present.

    This season is a big failure in my perspective.

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best TV Season of 2008
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#17 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008
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#48 Most Shared TV Season of 2008

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56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Joanna Weiss
    50
    NBC sent the first hour of tonight's two-hour season premiere to critics, and it's sprinkled with some of the original fun: inventive special effects, a twist or two, some nifty gore. That doesn't stop it from being the same, familiar mess.
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Misha Davenport
    75
    Based on the first action-packed and fun episode, it looks like Kring and crew have succeeded in pulling out of their sophomore slump.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    60
    Even just a half hour in, it's difficult not to wish everyone would just lighten the heck up. The graphic novel noir feel is becoming increasingly oppressive, and everyone is just so grim.
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