Critics gave the episode mixed to positive reviews, often calling it a "return to Season One roots" due to its focused character development and creative use of powers.
praised the writing of Samuel Sullivan as a complex antagonist and the emotional weight of Noah Bennet's attempts to redeem his past failures.
: Still in the hospital, Hiro helps Emma Coolidge embrace her ability to see sound. He stages a magic show using his time-stopping powers to show her the "beauty" of her gift. Before Peter returns with the healing power, Hiro realizes he has a destiny to fulfill and disappears, leaving a note for Peter that simply says "Save Charlie" . Key Character Arc: Hiro's Redemption
"Heroes" Chapter Five 'Tabula Rasa' (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb
highlighted Masi Oka's performance, noting that Hiro finally felt like a "master of time and space" again rather than just a mascot.
(Volume Five, Chapter Six) is the sixth episode of the fourth season of Heroes (often mislabeled as Chapter Five due to numbering overlaps). Aired on October 19, 2009, this episode centers on the theme of "blank slates," exploring whether characters with dark histories can truly start fresh. Plot Overview
: Peter enlists Noah Bennet's help to find a healer for Hiro’s terminal brain tumor. They travel to Georgia to find Jeremy Greer, a young boy Noah "bagged and tagged" years ago. They discover Jeremy’s power has inverted: he now kills with his touch, having accidentally killed his own parents. Peter is accidentally shot by Jeremy during a confrontation but is healed, allowing Peter to mimic Jeremy’s ability.