'' Heroes '' director/producer Greg Beeman considers the premiere to be " exciting " and " inspiring " . IGN.com 's Robert Canning described the episode as " creating a realistic , modern day world where ordinary people have suddenly found themselves blessed ( or cursed , depending ) with extraordinary abilities . " This episode was submitted for consideration in the categories of " Outstanding Drama Series " , " Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series " and " Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series " on Santiago Cabrera 's behalf for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards
59th Primetime Emmy Awards
59th Primetime Emmy Awards
Genesis (Heroes)