Resurrection is in for 2015, but worry not as zombies won’t be involved. According to CNN, the 2006 NBC series ‘Heroes’ will be revived for a 13-episode series next year under the name ‘Heroes Reborn’ – quite appropriate for the occasion.
Heroes Reborn
Original creator Tim Kring is reportedly on board to run the project, which is described as a stand-alone story, and that the characters have yet to be announced, but I think fans would be disappointed if some original heroes didn’t make an appearance.
“The enormous impact ‘Heroes’ had on the television landscape when it first launched in 2006 was eye-opening,” said NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke. “Shows with that kind of resonance don’t come around often and we thought it was time for another installment … we look forward to all the new textures and layers Tim plans to add to his original concept.”
TV Feat: 4 Other Cancelled Series That Need to Make a Comeback
In celebration of this TV feat, here are four other cancelled series that need to make a comeback:
4. The X-Files (1993–2002)
This series followed two detectives solving “x-files” – unsolved cases that involve paranormal phenomena. The show not only had all the drama, horror, sci-fi, romance, and mystery all in one, but it left fans wanting more after the 2008 film The X-Files: I Want to Believe.
3. Hey Arnold! (1996–2004)
Arnold is a fourth grader who lives with his grandparents in a big city. The show was cool, diverse, educational, and fun – the pinnacle of our after-school lives.
2. Firefly (2002)
This space western had multidimensional characters and a complex universe that should have been further developed and nourished, but instead Fox decided to cancel it after one season.
1. Deadwood (2004–2006)
This drama set in the Old West never even got a chance for some closure since HBO cancelled it before the start of Season 4. It was a magnificent show full of grit and energy that took historical fiction to another level.
2026 Update
The Heroes universe has proven its resilience. While Heroes Reborn (2015-2016) was a limited event, creator Tim Kring officially announced a new reboot titled ‘Heroes: Eclipsed’ in April 2024. The newest series is currently in active production for a 2026 release, featuring a brand-new generation of “evolved humans” years after the previous installment. Many of our “comeback” wishes have since been granted: The X-Files returned for two additional seasons (2016-2018), and Deadwood finally received its closure with a successful 2019 feature film.
