This week's episode of Heroes made a valiant effort to delve into a single character, exploring the past of Angela Petrelli.

It was the sort of installment that numerous fans have been begging for, as the show has continued to get lost amidst a series of illogical plot developments throughout its third season. It was refreshing to stop and focus on just one individual.

Unfortunately, the episode fell flat. It didn't reveal anything remotely useful for current storylines, feeling more like filler than interesting fodder for the rest of the season.

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Viewers met Alice Petrelli this week on Heroes. It's unclear why.

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