[blueerica]

Well, from what I understand is that it takes viewers back a generation, or to the origins of the "powers." I'm not sure how it's going to work out, but it will hopefully answer some questions I had from the first season. So, I think it'll be good for those who are new to Heroes and those who caught the first season.

There is also something about a 6 episode series that will fill the hiatus (and will hopefully show itself as a cure for the hiatus blues so many great shows have found in the last few years), bringing this next combined season to a happy 30 episodes, instead of 24.

Being that I loooooved the first season, and just re-watched it on DVD, I'd recommend picking it up - just because it's a damn good season. But, I don't think it will be 100% necessary, though perhaps helpful.