After a lackluster (i.e. horrendous!!!) second season of Heroes, fans have been waiting nine months for the third season to begin. Creator Tim Kring promised a faster pace and more entertaining story lines throughout the chapter titled "Villains."

Will this volume meet the lofty standards of season one? Only time will tell.

But perhaps the following video preview will give us an idea of what's coming up for Peter, Hiro, Claire and company:

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Need more of a Heroes fix? Follow the link for a sixtet of clips from the third season premiere...

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