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Heroes (TV series)

Heroes is an American superhero drama television series created by Tim Kring.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Heroes is an American superhero drama television series created by Tim Kring. It aired on NBC from 2006 to 2010 and follows ordinary people who discover they have superhuman abilities and become connected in efforts to prevent catastrophic futures.

Premise

Heroes follows multiple characters across the world who develop extraordinary abilities such as telepathy, flight, or time travel. Their stories gradually intersect as they confront threats tied to the future.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Tim Kring and broadcast on NBC. It ran for four seasons from 2006 to 2010 and was produced in the United States. NBC describes the series as being created to emulate the storytelling style of American comic books.

Reception and legacy

Heroes became known for its comic-book-inspired storytelling and ensemble cast. NBC later extended the franchise with Heroes Reborn, a 13-episode continuation that aired in 2015.

The franchise expanded beyond the main series to include graphic novels, action figures, a mobile game, and an online extension called Heroes Evolutions.

Key facts

  • Heroes premiered on NBC on September 25, 2006, and ended on February 8, 2010.
  • The series centres on ordinary people who discover superhuman abilities.
  • Its storylines often involve attempts to prevent disasters or catastrophic futures.
  • The show ran for four seasons.
  • NBC describes the series as being created to emulate the storytelling style of American comic books.
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Canadian context

Heroes premiered on Canadian television on the same date as in the United States, making it familiar to Canadian viewers from its original broadcast run.

Frequently asked questions

What is Heroes about?
It follows ordinary people who discover they have superhuman abilities and become involved in efforts to stop catastrophic events.
Who created Heroes?
Heroes was created by Tim Kring.
When did Heroes air?
It aired on NBC from September 25, 2006, to February 8, 2010.
How many seasons did Heroes have?
The series had four seasons.
Was there a sequel or continuation?
Yes. Heroes Reborn, a 13-episode miniseries, aired on NBC in 2015 as a continuation of the original series.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_(American_TV_series)
    Supports: Created by Tim Kring; premise; NBC run from 2006 to 2010; four seasons; 77 episodes.
  2. NBC — https://www.nbc.com/heroes/about
    Supports: Official description of the premise; original run; comic-book storytelling inspiration; related franchise elements including Heroes Reborn.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroes_season_1
    Supports: Series premiered on American and Canadian television on September 25, 2006; season and volume structure.