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Heroes Creator's Early Sci-Fi Flop Rediscovered
1 Apr
Summary
- Tim Kring wrote for the 1985 NBC series 'Misfits of Science'.
- The show was canceled after one season due to low ratings.
- It featured early roles for Courteney Cox and Kring himself.
Tim Kring, the visionary behind "Heroes," honed his superpower storytelling skills years earlier on the NBC series "Misfits of Science." This ambitious sci-fi show, which aired in 1985, explored the adventures of individuals with extraordinary abilities. Unlike its later successor, "Misfits of Science" struggled with viewership and was canceled after a single season.
The series, which also featured one of Courteney Cox's initial acting credits, was noted for its campy tone and its premise of tracking down other superpowered beings. Kring contributed to the show by writing the ninth episode, "Twin Engines," which delved into mysteries surrounding an engineer's psychic visions and a kidnapped motorcycle racer. This early work showcased Kring's talent for crafting compelling narratives involving superpowers and human drama.
