1961 (Heroes)
"1961" | |
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Alice (Laura Marano ) Shaw at Coyote Sands in 1961. | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 23 |
Directed by | Adam Kane |
Written by | Aron Eli Coleite |
Production code | 323 |
Original air date | April 13, 2009 |
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"1961" is the twenty-third episode of the third season of the
Plot
It is revealed that back in 1961, the site had been a relocation center, sponsored by the government, to study people with abilities. Angela and her sister,
In the present, Angela begins to think that Alice may still be alive after a vicious sandstorm quickly whips up. The group also finds Mohinder Suresh there, investigating what his father had been doing. At first, Peter thinks what they are doing is wrong and flies off. Nathan tracks him down, and the two reconcile. They return to find only Claire, as Angela has disappeared after venturing into the storm. Peter and Mohinder search one side of the settlement, while Noah, Nathan, and Claire search the other. Claire discovers the cover for the "Alice In Wonderland" book that Alice had with her and laments that everything she's been through has caused her to grow up too fast; Mohinder laments that his generation is doomed to repeat their parents' mistakes, as Peter tries to help him cope.
Angela, who was knocked out during the storm, awakens in an old bunker. She finds her sister Alice, who had been living there since Angela had left. Angela apologizes for what she had to go through, and reveals her lies to her. Enraged, Alice begins whipping up another storm, though Peter and Mohinder come to save Angela. Angela tries to convince Alice to come back with them, to her new family, but Alice refuses and disappears outside. The group decide to leave, though Mohinder declines Peter's offer to go with them. Later at the Coyote Sands Cafe, Angela implies she intends to start another company with the group. Nathan gives Angela the "Alice In Wonderland" book, reunited with its cover, and helps Angela overcome her guilt over losing Alice again. Peter states the importance of forgiveness and the strength of family, and Claire asks about their next move. Nathan tells Claire that he will own up to his mistakes and speak with the President in Washington. Claire draws the group's attention to what appears to be Nathan himself giving a press conference on TV; Noah recognizes him as Sylar.
Critical reception
Josh Modell of The A.V. Club rated this episode a D−.[2]
Robert Canning of IGN gave the episode 8.3 out of 10.[3]
References
- ^ "NBC Universal Media Village". NBC. Archived from the original on 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2008-09-11.
- ^ Modell, Josh (April 13, 2009). "1961". The A.V. Club. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ Canning, Robert (April 14, 2009). "Heroes: "1961" Review". IGN. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
External links
- "1961" at IMDb
- Beaming Beeman - Season 3, Episode 23 - Director's blog on the filming of this episode