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I have a feeling that Nathan won't be a hero for long. The way he totally doublecrossed his own brother does not speak well for his integrity.

palefrost · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 1:10 pm Post subject:

Most people have shades of grey in them. I like how the series isnt afraid to toss that out and make us see them as humans that are flawed. Thats why i really like the show so much.

jak80 · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:18 am Post subject:

I don't know if I necessarily see him as becoming a villian. I just think he doesn't necessarily want to admit to anyone including himself that he is special and has special powers.

SuperHiro · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:33 am Post subject:

Lyricb · Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 3:16 pm Post subject:

I don't know, guys...I don't see good things coming from this guy. Maybe he'll surprise me though, and that would be pretty cool.

hoosierhunter · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 1:41 am Post subject:

I think struggles make characters seem more real. Saccharin heroes are annoying and artificial. I think seeing this internal battles is healthy for a show that's planning on being around for a while.

SuperHiro · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 2:27 am Post subject:

Millar · Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject:

I think he will turn out to be a hero, it's just that the show is adding a little bit of speculation.

Sister · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:21 pm Post subject:

But has he done a single thing right by his brother? He just strikes me as awfully unlikeable.

Lyricb · Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 2:21 pm Post subject:

He has an uncanny way of just starting to seem nice and empathetic and then all of a sudden he turns and does something to enhance his career, Bit of a scumbag, really.

Zoolander The Great · Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:59 pm Post subject:

hokeshel · Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject:

I am thinking that the writers & producers are feeling out public interest at this point. I think that some of the characters are still in the development stages so they can see where the storyline might best be headed.

kelkat · Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2006 4:29 am Post subject:

I think Nathan looks and acts too smooth to be good for anyone. He may turn out to use his powers for good despite himself, but I think that will be drawn out by his brother ( or possibly by a need to beat his brother and be better than Peter?). But it's going to be hard to ever make him a likable good guy.

latinman280 · Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject:

I personally see Nathan using his Political stance as a way to get public favor down the line as being Anti-Hero. Sort of like the X-Men have done with some of their Political/Military types. Instead of embracing fellow people trying to do good by the public they shun and demonize those with special powers. Not sure yet how it will pan out but this is definately one way they can take it. It would make it all the harder for Peter to be part of the group if he's constantly bombarded by his brother's propaganda.

Rob44784 · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 12:57 am Post subject:

Nathan is the perfect candidate for Villianism. He is a good leader, as evidenced by his, thus far, successful political career. He is intelligent, and he is willing to make sacrifices for what he considers the greater good. A good villian is never intending to do evil; he/she mere does not have the same idea of what good is. It is also a great plot device to pit brother against brother. In the end, maybe he'll come around, but I have a feeling he will, at least temporarily, be a villian.