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popkorn615 · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:58 pm Post subject:

I think that Linderman's ability coupled with his unexpected death was an intended irony on behalf of the writers. In "Parasite," we were introduced to a new character, one who wanted to "save the world" and make a difference. We were originally led to believe that he was an evil man who brought nothing but trouble to the lives of others (such as Niki and Nathan). However, we also discovered through the graphic novels and spoiler clips that he could heal others - so perhaps for a moment (for me at least, especially after reading the graphic novels) I believed that there was something more to Linderman's desire of saving the world and that the explosion might indeed be the right path to take. As his character progressed, however, we came to realize that our first assumptions were correct and that he was on the "evil" side, working in his own favor - but his healing ability was something that was always in the back of our minds.

It's my opinion that without this healing ability, an ability that would typically be characterized as "humanitarian" itself, Linderman's character, his goal, and his chances of succeeding in saving the world would not have been as believable.

Thoughts?

popkorn615 · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Linderman Act

talonz55 · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:39 pm Post subject:

popkorn615, you got me on those...

Although, I can see Nathan coming in at the 24th hour and swooping in to stop the bomb (or take the credit). It would be "heroic" and definitely something "presidential"...

Then, again, Heroes has never done the expected... Can't wait for tonight!!!!!

Action Figure · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:14 pm Post subject:

Action Figure · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 9:11 pm Post subject:

“Your father was one of us,” Linderman told Nathan in the previous episode. “Someone with great power. He tried to make a difference in the world.”"I’ve always been under the suspicion that — and again I’m not saying anything with any terrific insight — but I’ve always thought that wouldn’t it be interesting if Malcolm (Linderman) had something more to do with being a part of the Petrelli (family),” said Pasdar. So-no knew leads there as we already know that he is not. “I think I can say this. I knew your father quite well,” said McDowell. (via Province)

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popkorn615 · Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:45 pm Post subject:

Jormengrund · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:13 pm Post subject:

I have to say that Linderman's TOAST. B'bye, don't forget to nail the lid shut when you toss him in the ground, fellas.

However, I don't think we've seen the last of his plans. Linderman struck me as someone who has quite a few contingency plans in place. And he even has some old comrades who can be called upon to make sure they're done. We've got Angela still in the mix, Kaito's still around, even though his goals seem to be contrary to Linderman's at this time, and HRG (Noah) is still around and knows about the goals that OWI has been working toward. Put them all together, and you've still got Linderman's ideas working even when he's dead and gone.

Alucard · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject:

I think Angela's the only character in the running to try to continue linderman's plans. HRG doesn't know the goals OWI was working for. In Company Man not even claude knows. Remember when they're in the car before HRG shoots claude? HRG says something like "You're hiding one of them, you're getting in the way of the company's goal." And then Claude says "But did you ever stop to think about what those goals are?" Like he doesn't know, but knows they're evil. Noah is a good guy now Smile

And i think Kaito is too. But I'm with you on Angela trying to continue Linderman's plans.