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praised the writing of Samuel Sullivan as a complex antagonist and the emotional weight of Noah Bennet's attempts to redeem his past failures.

highlighted Masi Oka's performance, noting that Hiro finally felt like a "master of time and space" again rather than just a mascot. "Heroes" Chapter Five 'Tabula Rasa'(2009)

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. praised the writing of Samuel Sullivan as a

"Heroes" Chapter Five 'Tabula Rasa' (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb After seasons of being used for "comic relief,"

Critics gave the episode mixed to positive reviews, often calling it a "return to Season One roots" due to its focused character development and creative use of powers.