Ep 10. The Eclipse, Part 1

In the tenth episode of the third season of Heroes, titled "The Eclipse, Part 1," things take a dramatic turn as an eclipse causes a worldwide power outage. The episode opens with a series of flashbacks showing the previous two episodes from the perspective of Claire, the cheerleader, and her father Noah. In these flashbacks, we see how the characters have been preparing for the eclipse and how they plan to deal with its effects.

As the eclipse begins, people around the world start losing their abilities. This is particularly problematic for some of the show's main characters, who rely on their abilities in their everyday lives. Peter, for example, loses his ability to absorb other people's powers, leaving him powerless. Sylar, who has been on the run from the other heroes, regains his ability to shape-shift just as the eclipse hits. Noah, who has been working with Claire to track down the heroes, loses his ability to heal.

As the episode progresses, the effects of the eclipse become more and more apparent. Crime rates skyrocket, and the world is plunged into chaos. Some of the heroes find themselves in dangerous situations, unable to use their powers to defend themselves. Matt, a police officer who can read minds, is unable to use his power to protect himself when he's attacked by a group of looters.

Meanwhile, Mohinder, the scientist who has been developing a formula to give people abilities, finally succeeds in his experiment. He injects himself with the formula just before the eclipse hits, hoping that the lack of sunlight will prevent his body from rejecting the virus. However, the eclipse ends up having unexpected effects on the formula, causing Mohinder to undergo a disturbing transformation.

As the episode ends, the heroes begin to realize that the eclipse may have been caused by a villainous organization known as The Company. They also realize that they need to work together to stop The Company from using the eclipse as a cover for their own nefarious plans.

Overall, "The Eclipse, Part 1" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases some of the best aspects of Heroes. Its exploration of how the characters' abilities define them, and how they cope when those abilities are taken away, is particularly compelling. The episode also raises the stakes for the rest of the season, setting the heroes on a collision course with their most dangerous foes yet.