Heroes still has a very long way to go until it's a must-see program again.

But last night's episode, titled "Cold Wars," was a solid example of how well the show can be done when it slows down its pace and focuses on one character/storyline.

It helps, of course, when that character is as intriguing as Noah Bennet. Read about Parkman's interrogation of him in this detailed episode guide.

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