"Save the cheerleader, save the world." It was the rallying cry that led 2006's 'Heroes' to run faster than a speeding bullet to the top of the ratings, albeit, unexpectedly. But while it might have attracted over 14 million viewers with its promising premise, superhero lore, and, of course, Milo Ventimiglia, the series needed its own savior — from itself.

In the latest episode of our TV origin stories podcast, Allison and Kaate explore the history of Heroes, and its unceremonious downfall. Was it the untimely writers' strike that proved to be its demise? Meddling network executives? Or simply a plot that would be served much better in shorter installments than a network would allow?

Grab your horn-rimmed glasses and enjoy our latest episode!