We've been a bit harsh on Heroes over the last couple seasons, but even we must admit:

The first trailer for volume five, "Redemption," has gotten us quite excited for September to roll around.

In the video below, viewers are instantly thrown into the new world of various Heroes. We learn the following pieces of information about the new season...

• Claire is in college, trying to fit in;
• Peter is a paramedic;
• Noah gets shot;
• Tracy is alive... and angry;
• Hiro meets his younger self.
• Robert Knepper's character is Irish, evil, in charge of a new family of people with abilities - and awesome!

Follow this article's jump to watch, enjoy and then comment in our Heroes forum on what looks the coolest.

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