Watch again: Award-winning sci-fi drama ‘Heroes’ now available on BBC iPlayer
Tim Kring's chronicling of the lives of ordinary people who discover they have human powers, first gripped the country from 2006-2010
Francine Wolfisz is the Features Editor for Jewish News.
Tim Kring’s award-winning sci-fi drama Heroes is now available on BBC iPlayer.
Heroes, produced by Universal Television and which first gripped UK audiences from 2006 to 2010, chronicles the lives of ordinary people – from a hospice nurse to a police officer, high school cheerleader, office worker and politician – who begin to discover they have superhuman abilities.
With not much time to come to terms with their new powers, each of the heroes is tasked with doing their part to save the world, all while contending with mysterious serial killer Sylar, who targets those with powers.
As the heroes, friends and enemies find each other and learn to use their powers, they discover that all their destinies lead to a final showdown where the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
The star-studded cast includes Greg Grunberg alongside Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Adrian Pasdar and Zachary Quinto.
- All four series of Heroes are available now on BBC iPlayer
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