The Watchmaker | Heroes

[@FourKelvin]

Soo... Sylar's ability was that he understood how things worked when he looked at them. That's how he assimilated the abilities, by taking the victim's brains apart... right? I never really understood what his original power was, this is the best explaination i have

[@roddypantheon]

Sylar's ability is officially called "intuitive aptitude". It's like "Sharingan" without limits except the drawback is you get this murderous hunger for knowledge (although they changed it later with sylar being able to relate to people, like what?) and what's even better is he can use an ability to it's full potential more so than the original bearer. Such an OP power ...although I liked Peter's original one better.

[@AelitaUndomiel]

Roddy Pantheon I think Sylar could relate to people since he stole this power from a woman from the Company (the scene where Angela tells him she’s going to “feed” him), which consisted on feeling a person’s life when touching their skin. That’s how he become empathic. He also guessed Noah’s favorite type of coffee by touching him and he felt good about it.

[@NHGray]

@@AelitaUndomiel Bridget had the ability to see any object's histories it wasn't about feelings, the ability you're talking about sounds like Lydia's

[@AelitaUndomiel]

N. H. Gray I watched the episode a few days ago and I’m pretty sure she said people, not objects, but maybe I’m wrong idk it’s the only explanation I find to this detail with Noah and his sudden empathy

[@NHGray]

@@AelitaUndomiel I just checked. She says "Any object she touches, she can see it's history"

[@elvoria]

He should have been a neuro surgeon instead of a serial killer.

[@QianLi-hg5pk]

Jkc OMG lol that’s exactly what I thought when i first watched this show! He’s so smart he could’ve definitely passed Med school, and he could’ve had a good life if he channelled his desires into the medical profession lmao

[@JewTube001]

pretty much, but the more subtle powers are too boring for tv.

[@mariannm.894]

Yepp, but he did some positive things too

[@The_Chimera]

I can see him having a redemption arc where he becomes a doctor to save people instead of killing them.

[@KainMalice]

I think a lot of people in the medical field are pretty dead inside. And funny enough, that doesnt make them evil or anything. Its about what we do with our abilities.

[@vladtheimpaler9577]

Sylar actually looked happy working on his watch.

[@faizfuad8361]

Now if only Professor Suresh never went through that door

[@bentooreo9849]

He definitely didn't fix that watch. That's a weak amplitude

[@thelightningwave]

The guy went from fixing watches for free to slicing innocent people's brains on a daily bender in less than two hours.

[@stuv1996]

Have you watched all of the show? They kinda explain why.

[@thelightningwave]

@@stuv1996 Yes, Like seven years ago. He has a desire to be special and the only way he thinks he can do that is to steal all the powers he wants. And it starts as an addiction, once he starts he can't stop. They even made a term for this addiction called "The Hunger". Yes I know he does do good things if and only if he sees a purpose that isn't being evil. So, the show has made it clear that deep down he wants be a good person, but it is so difficult because being better than anyone is a good sensation and it's really addicting. So, yes I'm aware of how Gabriel or Sylar made the transformation in less than two hours and I also watched the show.

[@XaliberDeathlock]

@@thelightningwave the way you describe it sounds like a certain person who make certain game mods

[@DarchrowTheEnigma]

There was one scene that kinda bugs me with his ability and it was when Maya and Alejandro scene trying to get to New York with Sylar, then Maya accidentally used her "black eye" ability and Sylar was able to copy it instantly but without having Peter's copy ability. How is that possible ?

[@AelitaUndomiel]

Mordecai Peter Because when Maya does that, she transfers the “poison” to whoever is around her, that’s why people die, basically xd

[@sabishiihito]

Gabriel would never have become Sylar if not for Chandra. He wasn't a bad person at first.

[@nasirshamsham329]

@Tali Mercury bennet just following the company oders

[@deezle0566]

@Amna Tali Milić Bennet was on orders. Don't disrespect my fav character TwT

[@brunohommerding3416]

@@deezle0566 the fact someone is following orders doesnt free them from the responsability of their actions. Read about the Milgram Experiment and you will understand why. Also explain why nazi soldies following orders did not make them "innocent" on all the atrocities they commited, if you have morals you disobey an immoral order, especially when it deals with other people's lives.

[@tornadotaylor8956]

Its explained by sylar himself that his power comes with a cost. It comes with a hunger and it makes him want to know more and that lead him to want more powers. Thats what turned him into a killer and thats why he didnt want to give it to peter

[@gianluisaguilar3515]

At the end that's reveal is bad because no one love him

[@jrewing1512]

Imagine if Sylar never would've discovered abilities and remained the way he was. That's what makes Sylar tragic. He truly wants to be more than a watchmaker and be different and unique. Don't we all have that feeling.

[@JewTube001]

he'd have to discover powers eventually as they were becoming more common and eventually he would have noticed someone.

[@aaronalkor]

I already know I’m unique

[@arthurpendragon8192]

​@@aaronalkor Always remember you are absolutely unique--just like everybody else. -Margaret Mead

[@holohulolo]

That's kind of like saying highly dangerous criminals who kills to get money and not just for the bare minimum and to get filthy rich are also just tragic tales because dont we all want financial freedom and maybe a little more to afford anything we want. The point is we don't kill people to as much as we want to achieve that goal. If there was anything tragic, is that he has ocd to understand everything, the one he mentioned in the future that it's an impulse that is very strong, it was a genetic mutation. It's like instead of compulsive instinct to simply survive like most of us do he has that compulsive instinct to understand how things work.

[@Dave-McRae]

There is a Syler in each and every one of us.

[@Daarms]

Such a good scene we see sylar before he turns evil he was actually a good person but the craving to be someone important or special or even wanted got to him

[@jrewing1512]

That's what makes in a way a tragic character.

[@neoasura]

I think it had to do with his power, he probably was starting to get the "hunger" side effect from it.

[@cyberkiller83]

And then... the sylar hunger starts... what a acting masterpiece! He and Hiro are the best actor's performances.

[@WillRock07]

Sylars power is so interesting to me. A very subtle power at it's core if you think about it. He could have - and would have likely gone his entire life without even realising he had it. It clearly has the potential to turn him into a genius in any field he chooses, yet it had the potential to corrupt him and turn him into a monster. He discovered the dark side of his power and gave in to temptation. I love the idea of a power like that. I don't really view the power as dormant here, it's obviously working, but no one noticed. The idea that you can have a power that gives you an edge in life, but if you take it too far you lose control of your own power and give in to madness? An amazing concept for a super power imo.

[@ShinkaTV]

I like what you wrote, and I agree. The concept of the supernatural being unnoticed (and the potential for madness) is a beautiful concept. You might enjoy The Shard Chronicles.

[@codybirchfieeld1447]

I think all the powers in this series were double edged if you think about it

[@TheKalZul]

I always get goosebumps the first time he looks at the watch and starts being Sylar.

[@charlielucas3386]

Once he gained control of his power with Elle’s help, Sylar’s ability evolved into a different version of Peter’s original ability (empathic mimicry), except without the “empathic” aspect. At least that’s how I interpret it.

[@GiratinaofFury]

Notice how all the clocks are silently ticking away until Sylar strikes down Brian. Suddenly they're all loud, they're out of sync, he can hear each and every one of them all the time, and he can tell that what is wrong with all of them. The hunger isn't just a drive to acquire more, it's very likely a part of OCD - his mind literally needs to fix and mend things and improve, he has to have everything understood - it's compulsion.

[@J3-UxH]

Oh man, I never noticed (watched Heroes as a teenager). That is the best observation I came across when it comes to Heroes. The OCD part is almost mind blowing

[@frang2342]

His ability was that he knew how things worked that why he was able to get he powers

[@JiraiyaSama86]

Fran G technically had two abilities to begin with. Intuitive aptitude and power replication. Just because he understood means nothing without the additional ability to replicate it.

[@blakeambrosejr]

I finding the answer, now I get it thanks..

[@blaze6477]

@@JiraiyaSama86 I dont think he has power replication. He just devours a part of someones brain and understands how they work. He originally had one ability not two

[@JiraiyaSama86]

umarmb02 watch the episode where he finally gets Claire. He states that he looks at the brain, finds the part that gives them their powers, and once he understands it, he replicates it. In that season, he also demonstrates that he, indeed, can do it without cutting open someone’s head and even does it at least two more times in later seasons. The advantage of him cutting open and analyzing, though, gives him a deeper understanding.

[@goShinigami]

Such a simple yet original and deceitful power. Have seen nothing like it since Heroes introduced it

[@as03uk]

A self winding coil inside a quartz watch... and a manual wind watch where the ratchet and crown wheel ticks along...

[@Fx_Explains]

So this is where he got the telekinesis from.

[@RandomClips1337]

I loved this show when I first started watching it. I binged season one and two and thought they were great. Then... season three/four happened. Once the show got different writers it pretty much went downhill in quality for me. It took me a whole year I'd say to even be bothered to watch the last season. Oh, what it could have been if the original writers stayed on board. And don't get me started about the reboot/spinoff, Heroes Reborn

[@Scoonertuna]

The problem with the show was that the writers strike forced them to end season to prematurely. Originally, om season 2, the virus was going to get release to end the heroes had to stop the virus. While that was happening someone was going to destroy the company/release all the villains. I am kind of interested in seeing how the series would have gone if the writer strike had not occurred

[@henrylark4778]

@@Scoonertuna First thing I would do if I got a time machine is somehow make the 3 season plan for Heroes happen.

[@C.L.190]

It's the second half of 2022 and I'm still watching this show every night. Can't get enough

[@josephicha9150]

Spock is going on a mad one

[@akinlajajeremiah3824]

Who wouldn't love telekinesis.

[@alexuwo]

The white guy in the video.

[@dallyh.2960]

they're all white tho

[@RealityClubX]

I'd still choose time control over telekinesis.

[@CoftheLord]

JustPlaysX same I feel like I could make more use of time manipulation then telekinesis I mean it’s be easier to hide just stop time cameras freeze too so you wouldn’t be caught stealing and all that with telekinesis you risk exposure of a camera catches you focusing the intent and a wallet being lifted out of a pocket although I wouldn’t travel into the past seems too dangerous maybe just time freeze/slow down or no jumping more than a week into the past.

[@RealityClubX]

@@CoftheLord Time control really is pretty epic. You can do literally anything you want. This shit is so fun to think about 😂 • Find out secrets - if your girl is hiding her phone, stop time while she's on it and take a look. • Fix any mistakes, I myself wouldn't do this. You know the typical shit of everything I've done makes me who I am. • Invest in future stock and be rich as fuck. • Pull pranks, funny ones. Especially in school lol. Imagine changing the text on a teachers presentation, that's the kind of shit I used to do for my stupid teenage fun haha. • Stop people from talking shit. Stop time and fuck them over multiple ways giving them no time to retaliate. Walk into their house, plant firecrackers under their beds, and I'll end this one here... • Win competitions and prizes, it'll take the fun and authenticity out of them but if you're after reputation, travel to the future then come back to present to then come up with a 'new' invention, or with a 'new' discovery/answer. • Bypass security. Need something? Stop time, slip through all security systems, pop in, pop out. Clean.

[@eduardoherrera2368]

I like that he even understands Chandra's motives as soon as he gives him a good look.

[@Mopark25]

This show had some of the most interesting powers, makes the Marvel and DC stuff seem kinda basic in comparison. But if anyone has heard of the webseries Worm... that story had the most creative and mind-bending powers you could ever imagine, and a whole system behind them. Fantastic series, probably the best superhero story I've ever read or seen.

[@Killgore-ip2yq]

I don't want to point out the obvious but it was Sylar ability to separate things and see how they work is something that another famous comic character, Dr. Manhattan was able to do as well. The reason for his existence was not just the accident alone but rather John's skill to understand much like a clock maker how to reconfigure himself and his self from matter around him to become the Godlike Dr. Manhattan.

[@rigelalexistimote2614]

look at him, so inocent, so full of life

[@AelitaUndomiel]

I have this question: they showed us he had a special gift understanding how things work since minute 1. Why Chandra didn’t see he had this power when he made the test on Gabriel? And if he did see it, why would he hide it? It didn’t seem like a dangerous power at first... Or did Chandra know about “the hunger”?

[@Crescentknight8189]

I believe it wasn’t flashy enough for Chandra. He was looking for flying men or people like Brian Davis. Gabriel would have just been seen as a really smart person and could have been disputed

[@strangeguycalledneil]

Oh, so that's how he gets the powers. Since my childhood, (as I was only able to watch S3 this 2020) I thought he was eating the brain or at least some parts of it to get the power. So just like the watches, he could see what's wrong with the brain or the structure rather of the brain, then he opens the head of others then perhaps copies it and apply to his brain. That's why when he got claire, it was shown that he's like studying claire's brains. I hope someone could enlighten me more about this if ever I got it wrong or missed something. 😆

[@l0sts0ul89]

Officially his powers are Intuitive Aptitude , long story short he can understand how things work and when he figures out how they work he can copy them and use the power for his own.

[@Hero.S]

Peter Petrelli has the same power as him except he doesnt slice peoples head open and copy their abilities. He has empathetic mimicry that makes him a god and he can copy peoples ability if they use it in front of him. Since he lost his ability he got a new ability called Power Replication or something like that so he needs to touch someone to gain their ability that they're using or about to use.

[@NineBreakerUIXB]

Basically he cuts open the head and there is a part of the brain that's different for each power/person that he can fiddle with to figure out how it works and replicate it. He is also able to absorb powers in the same way that Peter does but lacks his natural empathy so it's much harder to do. Plus he would have to spend time developing the ability that way where as the "open head" technique gives him all the secrets immediately which is part of the "hunger" he feels. The need to understand every little detail and how it works, like with his watches.

[@JewTube001]

this power would have made him the ultimate engineer in the world, and that would have been without killing anybody.

[@KindCat1]

Greetings from Minsk Belarus 🇧🇾🇧🇾🇧🇾🇧🇾

[@golgibella]

This show was crazy and addictive, heroes!

[@davidcurthoys9639]

It would have made more sense if Chandra had immediately recognised Sylar's extraordinary ability to intuit how things work as possibly being a power and encouraged him to explore what else he can take apart and understand (brains).

[@chrisglover2697]

He’s definitely the best character in the show ❤

[@Deevon]

My favorite . Sylar is the best

[@simonbionary11010]

It is kinda fascinating. He had such a craving to be unique. He could replicate abilities through empathy but preferred to physically do it to for one learn what makes their ability work and two to eradicate the opposition

[@dssbanditkeith]

The thing I miss most about this show is all the little details, such as when Sylar steals Charlie's ability, but his only instance of using it was to learn how to operate a semi-truck (from the comic extras). The comics really made a lot of the minor characters or abilities shine.

[@tonysbones2813]

Love it as always thank you for this 😌

[@geraltofrivia9424]

My name is... My name is Seiko.

[@davidkrcil9326]

The funny thing about Sylar is that it his character kinda ruins a lot of moments. He whole shtick is understanding how powers work by analyzing the brain - by doing so, he can activate the power even for himself. The problem is that some of the plot points dwell on power being sort of "supernatural/genetic" thing. Like, if you can use power by knowing how they work, they cannot be magically taken away by other people... cause you would instantly reactivate them (you still know how it works) - especially since Sylar always kept his intuitive aptitude.

[@cyberwolf2383]

after seeing the end of the video, I think i understand one of the things that makes people 'tick'

[@xenoraijin]

this show needs to come back

[@henrylark4778]

They already tried it. Unless they take out Heroes Reborn from the canon and put effort into it, the show needs to stay in the ground.

[@Shack83]

He's a trope: The nerdy watchmaker who ditches that image when he gets more power,

[@sedlyholmes3722]

Intuitive Aptitude is so OP

[@Deevon]

Im gonna rewatch this show. Google here i come

[@samalamamarriott4784]

It's all on BBC iplayer if you want to watch it

[@Mitch_Crane]

Sylar the GOAT

[@symbiotestrength7058]

We always forget Syler was Gabriel.

[@magyamch]

How I love this much

[@noobsybot9926]

I’m sure the writers intentionally wanted Sylar to look like an evil Clark Kent.

[@estelleferre]

ICONIC

[@darlenedunlap7650]

Now me and miss Krissy will be starting the next Weave Of Evolution bring it to Us

[@victoriaa9107]

Eagerly desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit like faith to move mountains, but eat it like a cute Kirby.

[@vladtheimpaler9577]

What's with all these uploads from Heroes lately?

[@crossref233]

they're promoting it bc it's on amazon prime now

[@vladtheimpaler9577]

@@crossref233 Oh I see

[@violetfionaduncan1481]

This video is published Six months ago now :)

[@DarchrowTheEnigma]

Man, I wished they would make some sort of redemption for this series like they did soooooo good on Season 1 then suddenly everything went downhill, all because of writer's strike ? Damn those writers. If only they would stick to this series till its complete they would have been richer by now.

[@golgibella]

Out here, non violently eating food in the fridge before it goes bad because my mom told me not to waste food.

[@symbiotestrength7058]

I don't want it "WELL THEN I'LL TAKE IT

[@jlim1689]

So, what happened to heroes?

[@ChoadToker]

What if the watch he was fixing was a Seiko or a Rolex. He could have had a way cooler name

[@Blue_Lugia]

I wonder how long it will take for his fangirls to appear in this comment section. 😏

[@Fx_Explains]

Like you?

[@Blue_Lugia]

@@Fx_Explains Ew! No! 😖 I noticed some girls find him attraktiv and I think it's a bit funny. I've never ben attracted to Sylar.

[@ivanbonilla6410]

Angry the power

[@codybirchfieeld1447]

Its an evolutionary imparitive.. thump.. lol

[@Chiledyz]

You changed the title from 'Gabriel Sylar' to 'The Watchmaker'

[@madarauchiha5026]

How did sylar figure out that the brain had something to do with the powers?

[@azwarith5056]

Earlier in the episode Chandra Suresh had a talk with him about how the brain controls everything for a person. Both voluntary and involuntary. On a side note theorized if the soul exists it would logically exist in the brain. At 3:26 Sylar figures out if he can understand their brain and how it can control everything including powers then he can learn how to copy their abilities.

[@sebscreensit221]

Dr. Manhattan vibes

[@mr.jackjokecool4022]

It kinda stinks that he went evil. His power could have done so much for the good of the world...

[@stasifoxart1339]

❤️

[@rafaeldejesus3320]

quero ver os comentarios

[@bigdaddyjoe7079]

he looks like simone from gta

[@karukuem]

🪩2:15🕛

[@imissmydeadcat.74]

i am LITREARAREARARERERRRRALLEALRALLY the kOnCEPT of the TURNING OF THE TIDE of GEARS of AWR!!!!!!!!!!! I KAN HELP YOU DESTROY THE UNIVERSAL KONSTRUCT OF IMMORTAL KOMBORT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Snoopydoop]

I own the entire box set collection and i can't find it!!!!!! Someone must have borrowed it

[@kouni.i]

why is this recommended now ? Like 10 years after lol. BTW TIM PLEASE KEEP UP WITH HEROES REBORN 2ND SEASON :((((((((

[@ChessPhilBob]

Because it was posted today

[@RealityClubX]

Reborn sucked ass, all it does is damage the Heroes brand more. If anything was to happen, I'd like for the original cast to return, but I doubt that'd happen with Milo saying he couldn't find an acting role for years after Heroes.

[@kouni.i]

@@RealityClubX idk why they didnt make more episodes for heroes..

[@darlenedunlap7650]

I am bright morning star Weave leading the nameless Anglic army

[@11ops11]

As someone who tinkers with mechanical watches, this scene is complete bullshit lol

[@jess1ca547]

Oliver thredson before he got a job at the asylum....if you don’t get the American horror story reference I’m disappointed 👁👄👁

[@wendy8246]

Transfer? To marketing region nearer the u of u

[@whiterose4887]

Sylar is top learner he only need to watch brain to copy their power but all of them are die only Claire survived

[@dodid0]

Telekinesis was so wasted on this Bryan fellow, he didn't even want it. Clearly Sylar was destined for greatness and this power was the tool to achieve it. That was clear to him. He only had to take it.

[@hansdampf640]

watched the first season... what a waste of time :( good idea,grotty implementation.

[@N2Deep00]

Did you use "what a waste of time" on purpose or not?

[@hansdampf640]

@@N2Deep00 are you crazy or something like that? how can you know what you don´t know before you know it? let me explain it for the slower ones among us. i watched on purpose the waste of time was the result. got it?

[@justin99000]

@@hansdampf640 he means it's a time joke like one a watch repairman might make

[@hansdampf640]

@wolfaesthetic yea.. didnt ca

[@Hero.S]

@@hansdampf640 You didn't care to the point you didn't care about finishing the word "care" lol

[@TobiSemester]

I have your ❤️💜

[@TobiSemester]

Wtf is that my 🔮 crystal dimension sylar?!!?

[@TobiSemester]

I had 3 deminsion crystals Sand and hot springs ♨️