: An amnesiac Sylar, believing himself to be Nathan Petrelli, is manipulated by Samuel Sullivan. Samuel uses "The Jamaican" (a mirror master) to force Sylar’s memories back, showing him the ghosts of his victims. Despite his confusion, Sylar is officially "baptized" into the Sullivan Family Carnival, with Samuel planning to mold him into a "better" version of his former killer self.
Reviewers noted that this episode marked a return to form for Hiro Nakamura. After seasons of being used for "comic relief," Hiro regains his purpose by mentoring Emma and deciding to right a past wrong: the death of Charlie Andrews at the Burnt Toast Diner. The episode ends with Hiro teleporting back three years to the diner in Odessa, Texas. "Heroes" Chapter Five 'Tabula Rasa'(2009)
(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 : An amnesiac Sylar, believing himself to be
: 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 Reviewers noted that this episode marked a return