The finale of the 13-episode first season of "Heroes Reborn" was intentionally made into a cliffhanger that could spin off into other storylines and newer series. Creator and showrunner, Tim Kring, promises that the franchise is far from dead despite NBC's decision to cancel the series.
The Mirror criticizes the finale's cliffanger as one "WTF moment" that did a disservice to the fans who stuck with the show despite its meandering storylline, underdeveloped multitude of characters, and the unnecessary sacrificial death of a favorite character. Super-powered twins, Tommy and Malina, separated since birth for their own protection, finally meet, combine their abilities, and as expected, save the world. But not without the help of grandfather, Noath Bennett (Jack Coleman), who makes the ultimate sacrifice.
After the world is saved from a gigantic solar flare that could have burned it to a crisp, everything turns to normal. Without the presence of super-villainn Erika who hates EVO's with a passion, the super-powered humans among us start to live normal lives. Until Tommy and Malina start receiving ominous prophecies about a powerful, dark being who will stalk them. As their grandmother, Mrs. Petrelli, tells them, "it's your father, and there's nothing you can do about it."
That's how "Heroes Reborn" ends.
Kring says that the cliffhanger finale was exactly how he wanted the show to end. In an interview with Screen Crush, he says that the open enidng is an open door for more stories to follow. A non-renewal by a major network does not bash Kring's confidence. He says that there are other avenues and other platforms where he could tell various stories of the characters spun off from the "Heroes" saga. He also enjoins the audience to join him for the journey.
Based on the opinion of a TV Fanatic reviewer, Kring might hedge his bets a little. The reviewer expressed dissatisfaction at the overall quality of the series. He says it blew its chances of developing its full potential by saturating the show with a lot of characters that didn't have time to build a bond with the audience. He also says that the villainess in the show was too underwhelming to pose any threat.
The overall consensus of critics and audience alike is that "Heroes Reborn" was a missed opportunity that left many of its fans dissatisfied. Kring should better look into those concerns first and polish his franchise before launching it anew.
