Sci-Fi Is the New Black

This fall the sci-fi, fantasy genre is heating up with shows like Limitless, Minority Report, Supergirl, and of course, Heroes Reborn. With so many shows for fantasy lovers to chose from, who will sink and who will swim in the upcoming season? Critics have been watching closely and from their remarks, Heroes Reborn has a promising season ahead. Although the original show, Heroes, left fans disappointed with its final season, fans are excited for the reboot. Name recognition has definitely helped create buzz and anticipation for the mini-series.

However, great content doesn’t always win out over industry forces. TV advertisers don’t necessarily see the potential in Heroes Reborn according to a list of predicted hits published by Variety. Because of Heroes Reborn’s tough competition, advertisers aren’t placing their bets on the show’s success. The show premiers this Thursday at 8pm on NBC up against the much anticipated season 12 premiere of Grey’s Anatomy, Bones, The Vampire Diaries and Thursday Night Football. 

Only time will tell whether Heroes Reborn can hold its own against a list of powerhouse competitors and dominate the sci-fi genre.