Nathan Petrelli, portrayed by Adrian Pasdar, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. He is a New York lawyer-turned-congressman with the power of self-propelled flight, the older brother of Peter Petrelli, biological father of Claire Bennet, and son of Angela Petrelli. Nathan, ambitious and pragmatic, has a decidedly anti-hero streak, which exacerbates his complex relationships with his brother, Peter, and his biological daughter, Claire, and sometimes his mother, Angela. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Adrian Kayvan Pasdar (born April 30, 1965) is an American actor and film director, known for playing Jim Profit on the cult TV series Profit, for his roles in Near Dark, Mysterious Ways and as Nathan Petrelli on Heroes, and for directing the feature film Cement. ... Genesis is the pilot episode of the NBC supernatural drama series Heroes. ... Adrian Kayvan Pasdar (born April 30, 1965) is an American actor and film director, known for playing Jim Profit on the cult TV series Profit, for his roles in Near Dark, Mysterious Ways and as Nathan Petrelli on Heroes, and for directing the feature film Cement. ... Comic book fiction traditionally features characters with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers (also spelled super-powers). ... Adrian Kayvan Pasdar (born April 30, 1965) is an American actor and film director, known for playing Jim Profit on the cult TV series Profit, for his roles in Near Dark, Mysterious Ways and as Nathan Petrelli on Heroes, and for directing the feature film Cement. ... A fictional character is any person, persona, identity, or entity whose existence originates from a work of fiction. ... This article is about the television network. ... Science fiction is a form of speculative fiction principally dealing with the impact of imagined science and technology, or both, upon society and persons as individuals. ... Dramatic programming is television content that is scripted and (normally) fictional. ... Heroes is an American science fiction serial drama television series created by Tim Kring, which premiered on NBC on September 25, 2006. ... This article is about the state. ... For the fish called lawyer, see Burbot. ... A Congressman or Congresswoman (generically, Congressperson) is a politician who is a member of a Congress. ... Comic book fiction traditionally features characters with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers (also spelled super-powers). ... Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Claire Bennet, portrayed by Hayden Panettiere, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Angela Petrelli, portrayed by Cristine Rose, is a fictional character featured in the television show Heroes. ... In literature and film, an anti-hero is a central or supporting character that has some of the personality flaws and ultimate fortune traditionally assigned to villains but nonetheless also have enough heroic qualities or intentions to gain the sympathy of readers or viewers. ...

Plot

Genesis

Nathan is the son of Angela and a lawyer working with the District Attorney's office. The District Attorney wanted to expose the Mafia connections of his late father's client, Daniel Linderman. As he was driving his wife home from a party in a convertible, another vehicle attempted to run them off the road. Nathan inadvertently flew from his car, causing the car to lose control and veer off the freeway. The resulting crash caused his wife, Heidi, to suffer a paralyzing spinal injury. Angela Petrelli, portrayed by Cristine Rose, is a fictional character featured in the television show Heroes. ... For the fish called lawyer, see Burbot. ... A district attorney is, in some U.S. jurisdictions, the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminals. ... This article is about the criminal society. ... Daniel Linderman, or simply Mr. ... This is a list of fictional characters in the television series Heroes and the Heroes graphic novels. ...

Six months later, Nathan is running for Congress. In the pilot episode, he was approached by his brother Peter, who told him that he'd been having strange dreams and believed he could fly. Nathan claimed to be unconvinced. The following morning, Nathan watched from an alley as Peter jumped off a building in an attempt to fly. As Peter fell, Nathan flew into the air and grabbed his hand. They descended for a few seconds, but then the brothers lost their grip on one another. Type Bicameral Speaker of the House of Representatives House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Steny Hoyer, (D) since January 4, 2007 House Minority Leader John Boehner, (R) since January 4, 2007 Members 435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party... Genesis is the pilot episode of the NBC supernatural drama series Heroes. ... Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ...

The next day, Nathan denied that he flew and tried to explain away what happened as if it were simply a failed suicide attempt by Peter. Much later that night, Nathan was called to another rooftop, where Peter threatened to jump unless Nathan admitted that he flew. Nathan eventually admitted that he did fly. Still more focused on his campaign and his family, Nathan held a press conference where he broached the subject of depression. He revealed that his father suffered from it, and that it was the cause of his death. Nathan then claimed that Peter's attempt to fly was actually a suicide attempt, to satisfy the press. Peter stormed out of the press conference, later cursing Nathan out and assaulting him, but went along with the story in public. For other uses, see Suicide (disambiguation). ... “Publisher” redirects here. ...

Vegas

On his way to Las Vegas to meet with Mr. Linderman, Nathan encountered Mohinder Suresh, who attempted to warn him that his life may be in danger. Nathan mistook Mohinder for his recently murdered father, Chandra, assumed that Peter sent him, and ignored the man. In Las Vegas, Nathan encountered Jessica Sanders and the two slept together. The one-night stand was recorded on a sex tape in a blackmail attempt by Linderman. Afterwards, Noah Bennet monitored them and had the Haitian kidnap Nathan. For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ... Mohinder Suresh is a fictional character on the NBC drama Heroes, portrayed by Sendhil Ramamurthy. ... Nicole Niki Sanders is a fictional character portrayed by Ali Larter in the television series Heroes. ... For other uses, see One-night stand (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Blackmail (disambiguation). ... Mr. ... The Haitian is a fictional character on the NBC television series Heroes, portrayed by Jimmy Jean-Louis. ...

Barefoot and in pajamas, Nathan escaped when Bennet was distracted. Flying away, Nathan broke the sound barrier in the process. Nathan landed outside a diner in the desert outside Las Vegas and called an aide for help. While waiting for his ride, Nathan met Hiro Nakamura, who enthusiastically announced that he too had powers. Nathan was skeptical, but humored Hiro, who said he could teleport and manipulate time. Nathan asked about the upcoming election; Hiro said he won by a "landslide". When Nathan's ride arrived at the diner, Nathan agreed to give Hiro a ride back to the city. U.S. Navy F/A-18 at transonic speed. ... Look up diner in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Hiro Nakamura ) is a fictional character on the NBC drama Heroes who possesses the ability to teleport, stop time, and travel through time by manipulating the space-time continuum. ... This article is about the satellite communications facility. ... In politics, a landslide victory (or just a landslide) is the victory of a candidate or political party by an overwhelming majority in an election. ...

After dropping Hiro off, Nathan went back to meet with Linderman, only to run into Niki on the way. Niki confessed her alter-ego Jessica's role in the blackmail attempt, saying that she had been blackmailed herself. When Nathan met with Linderman's associate again, he worked out a deal with her: Though their original deal was for two million dollars, Nathan became more certain than ever of his victory and negotiated for four million, saying, "for two million, you got a congressional candidate in your pocket; for four, you'll get a congressman."

Destinies

After Nathan returned to New York, he and his family had brunch with a newspaper reporter. During the brunch, the reporter questioned Nathan about his connections to the reputed mobster Linderman, and Nathan's meeting with a blond woman (aka Jessica Sanders) in Vegas. Peter covered for Nathan, telling the reporter that Nathan was arranging a private clinic to treat him for his mental health issues. Before leaving, Nathan told Peter about the failed kidnapping attempt, and warned his brother to be careful, saying that people would want to lock them up if they realized the two brothers had powers.

At home, Nathan enquired about a painting by Isaac Mendez which Linderman had purchased and Peter wanted. Linderman sent it "straight to Simone's gallery". When the painting arrived, Nathan viewed it with Simone. The image depicted a man resembling Peter, dead under a homecoming banner and a clock. After seeing it, Nathan destroyed it, telling Simone that he was protecting Peter from getting himself killed. Nathan later appears to bail Peter out in "Fallout". As they walk away from the jail, Peter collapses. Eventually, Nathan watches helplessly as Peter is comatose for two weeks. Isaac Mendez (portrayed by Santiago Cabrera) is a fictional character in the NBC drama Heroes, Heroes follows the lives of people who discover that they have super-human abilities due to mutations in their DNA. // Isaac Mendezs story began in the first episode, where he was a struggling, tortured... Simone Deveaux is a fictional character in the TV series Heroes. ... The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. ... Fallout is the eleventh episode of the NBC sci-fi drama series Heroes. ...

Finally, Nathan becomes tired of waiting and goes to the loft of Isaac Mendez. There, Nathan finds several of Isaac's finished "future paintings". Nathan is especially thoughtful about the "exploding man" image, which he and Isaac both worry is Peter. Soon, Hiro appears, and happily greets Nathan. Nathan and Hiro talk about their role in stopping the "bad man" who may blow up New York. Later, Nathan returns to Peter's bedside only to discover that Peter has revived and checked out. Isaac Mendez (portrayed by Santiago Cabrera) is a fictional character in the NBC drama Heroes, Heroes follows the lives of people who discover that they have super-human abilities due to mutations in their DNA. // Isaac Mendezs story began in the first episode, where he was a struggling, tortured...

In "The Fix", Nathan goes to Mohinder to find out where Peter is, but neither has heard from Peter in days. Mohinder tells Nathan about a list made by Mohinder's father and explains to Nathan how Peter's DNA causes him to absorb and mimic other people's abilities. Nathan initially refuses to let Mohinder help find Peter, but Mohinder convinces him by stating that if he can study Peter, he may be able to find a cure. The Fix is the thirteenth episode of the NBC supernatural drama series Heroes. ... This is a list of fictional characters in the television series Heroes and the Heroes graphic novels. ... The structure of part of a DNA double helix Deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA, is a nucleic acid molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms. ...

They go to Peter's apartment, where Peter is preparing to leave town. Without fully hearing them out, Peter says he doesn't have time to be Mohinder's "guinea pig". Peter then tricks the two and gets away. For other uses, see Guinea pig (disambiguation). ...

At the end of the episode "Distractions", Nathan receives a telephone call from Meredith Gordon, a woman in Texas with whom he once had a relationship. She informs him that their daughter Claire is still alive. Nathan assumes that her timing the call right before his election means that she wants money, and offers $100,000 to stay quiet, which she accepts;she later lies to Claire saying the amount is only $50,000 and Claire is entitled to half. In "Run!", Nathan shows up to visit Meredith and deliver the money but states he does not want to get too involved with Claire. Claire was secretly listening to the conversation which, due to lies Meredith told her, did not portray Nathan in a very positive light. At the end of the episode, back in Vegas, Jessica gets a call from Linderman saying that he wants Nathan assassinated. List of Heroes episodes Distractions is the fourteenth episode of the first season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... This is a list of fictional characters in the television series Heroes and the Heroes graphic novels. ... For other uses, see Texas (disambiguation). ... Claire Bennet, portrayed by Hayden Panettiere, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Run! is the fifteenth episode of the NBC drama series Heroes. ...

Linderman

The FBI, who is investigating Linderman, gives Nathan a wire to wear so that they can gather evidence. Just before Nathan goes to meet Linderman, Niki Sanders confronts him and tells him that Linderman's people know of his plans, including that he wears a wire, and plan to kill him. She advises him to either accept a deal with Linderman or run with his whole family. Nathan refuses, suggesting instead that he should kill Linderman. Niki gives him her gun and tells him to knock her out, to prevent her more ruthless alter-ego, Jessica, from seizing control. Nathan takes the gun and punches Niki.

A nervous Nathan goes down to the kitchen to shoot Linderman. Linderman, anticipating Nathan's actions, calmly reasons that if Nathan were to shoot him, his men would kill Nathan within moments. Linderman then tells Nathan that he can give him answers, stating that he knows about his abilities. He offers him the seat in Congress, suggesting that it will lead eventually to the White House, "a heartbeat away from the Presidency." Nathan, wavering at this point, puts down the gun.

In ".07%", Linderman shows Nathan a painting of Nathan standing in the Oval Office.^[1] Linderman tempts Nathan with the prospect of being President and informs him that it will happen the day after Peter blows up. While Nathan is troubled that he will lose his brother and is devastated when he sees the dead body of Peter at his mother's house, he believes that it is Peter's destiny to explode. List of Heroes episodes .07% is the nineteenth episode in the first season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... The Oval Office from above in 2003, during the administration of George W. Bush. ... For other uses, see President (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Destiny (disambiguation). ...

Later, Nathan meets his biological daughter, Claire, for the first time. Though he tells her that he can't deal with her in his life right now because of the election, he does add that he wants her to return after the election is over so they can be a family.

After Claire talks to Peter about Ted, Peter and Claire confront Nathan about Ted. With someone else having the ability to explode, Peter is hopeful that the explosion can be stopped. Nathan is doubtful, and points out that Peter's vision was of his own explosion. Peter responds that he had a vision of flying as well, despite the fact that it was Nathan who could fly - a fact that impresses Claire. After Peter and Claire leave, Nathan makes a phone call, saying "Mr. Linderman, we have a problem." Mr. ...

It is revealed that Nathan may play a bigger role in the company than expected when, Peter and Claire go to Petrelli Campaign Headquarters to meet with Nathan. Upon arriving, they see Nathan meeting with Thompson, whom Claire recognizes as her adoptive father's old boss. She identifies him to Peter as the man she is running from. Thompson and Nathan, meanwhile, discuss the planned explosion, and Thompson tells Nathan not to worry or have second thoughts. Thompson tells Nathan that Mr. Linderman has a grasp on the situation and that they are aware of who Sprague is. Nathan is upset that he was kept in the dark about Sprague. Later, Nathan's mother arrives and reveals her part in the planning of the explosion in New York. She tells Nathan that after a catastrophe like this, a leader is needed, and tells him that he needs to be that leader. This is a list of fictional characters in the television series Heroes and the Heroes graphic novels. ...

Election and disappearance

Nathan then encounters Hiro again and Hiro told him what happened to him in the future. Nathan, however, tells Hiro that the explosion cannot be stopped. Hiro then calls him a villain as Nathan waves to the cameras and drives away. Much later, in "Landslide", Linderman delivers on his promise and, with Micah Sanders' help, assures Nathan's win as Congressman by a majority of votes. At the same time, Linderman uses his healing powers to restore Heidi's legs as a gift to even further keep Nathan on his side. This article is about geological phenomenon. ...

In "How to Stop an Exploding Man", the finale to Season 1, Nathan appears committed to the fact that Peter will explode, destroy the city, and kill millions; paving his way to power and the destiny designed by Linderman and others. However, Claire, who has been strong-armed into traveling into Paris with Angela, shames him into changing his mind, stating that the "future isn't set in stone." Nathan appears after Peter and Hiro kill Sylar. After saying, "You saved the cheerleader so we could save the world," Nathan grabs Peter and flies far into the stratosphere. With the other heroes looking to the sky, Peter detonates miles above the ground, instead of destroying New York City. List of Heroes episodes How to Stop an Exploding Man is the twenty-third and final episode of the first season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ...

Generations

Nathan battles his disfigured alter-ego in Maury Parkman's telepathy induced nightmare.

In "Four Months Ago...", it is revealed that Nathan suffers severe radiation poisoning and is badly burned by Peter, who he drops after being convinced to do so, and is knocked back when Peter explodes in mid-air. Peter rescues Nathan from falling after his explosion. After regaining consciousness, his mother told him that the coast guard never found Peter's body. He recovered after being injected with Adam Monroe's regenerative blood. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... List of Heroes episodes Four Months Ago. ... Adam Monroe, also known as Takezo Kensei ) in feudal Japan, is a fictional character portrayed by David Anders in the NBC science fiction drama Heroes. ...

In "Four Months Later...", it is revealed that Nathan has become a drunk, while hoping for Peter to return. In the opening scenes, he is seen bumping into Ando on the street. He has presumably resigned from his office^[2], and his wife and children have left him due to his erratic behavior. After a confrontation with his mother, who blames Nathan for Peter's apparent death, he goes to a bar for a drink. Claire calls him to tell him how she's coping, and Nathan glances in the mirror. In the mirror, a severely scarred image of himself appears.^[3] A moment later, it's gone. List of Heroes episodes Four Months Later. ... Ando Masahashi is a character on the NBC drama Heroes, played by James Kyson Lee. ...

In "Fight or Flight", and goes to Philadelphia to help Matt Parkman find his father, with the intention of finding out who really murdered Kaito Nakamura. (Nathan's mother, Angela, confessed to the murder under duress.) When Maury Parkman is confronted with the fact that Matt has the same powers, he agrees to tell them everything; however, instead of helping them, he uses his power to trap them in their own personal nightmare before leaving the apartment. Nathan is on top of the Deveaux Building, watching helplessly as New York burns in the aftermath of the explosion. He is then confronted by himself, still scarred from his attempt to rescue Peter. A fight ensues between him and his disfigured self, which ends when Matt inserts a thought in Nathan's head, causing them to realize they are actually fighting one another. They then find another photo marked with the Symbol, this time of Bob. List of Heroes episodes Fight or Flight is the fifth episode of the second season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Matthew Matt Parkman is a fictional character in the 2006 NBC drama Heroes, played by Greg Grunberg. ... This is a list of fictional characters in the television series Heroes. ... This is an alphabetical list of minor characters with special abilities appearing in the television series Heroes as well as the Heroes graphic novels. ... The current usage of the term nightmare refers to a dream which causes the sleeper a strong unpleasant emotional response. ...

In "Out of Time", Nathan confronts Bob about the original 12 members of the Company and it is the first time he is told that Adam Monroe, and not Linderman, was the founder of The Company. Nathan also learns from Bob that his brother, Peter Petrelli is still alive, although Bob admits that they lost track of him. In "Four Months Ago...", he is seen getting out of a taxi in front of the bar in Cork, Ireland, where Peter spent the first few episodes of the season. List of Heroes episodes Out of Time is the seventh episode of the second season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Robert Bishop, more commonly known as Bob, portrayed by Stephen Tobolowsky, is a fictional character featured in the television show Heroes. ... The Company refers to a fictional covert international organization in the NBC drama Heroes. ... Peter Petrelli, portrayed by Milo Ventimiglia, is a fictional character on the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... List of Heroes episodes Four Months Ago. ...

In "Powerless", Nathan convinces Peter of Adam Monroe's intentions to release the Shanti virus and cause worldwide devastation. After the destruction of the virus, Nathan decides that they must schedule a press conference to make their abilities known to the public. It is his hope that public awareness will help stop the actions of the Company. Near the conclusion of his speech, as he is about to announce his ability of flight, Nathan is shot twice in the chest and lies in Peter's arms. List of Heroes episodes Powerless is the eleventh episode of the second season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ...

Villains

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Alternate futures

Genesis

In the future of "Five Years Gone", Nathan has been elected President of the United States; however, he is revealed to be Sylar masquerading as Nathan using Candice Wilmer's illusion-casting powers. After his identity is revealed to Peter, Sylar says Nathan had turned against the heroes before he was killed. Peter calls him a liar before they face off. List of Heroes episodes Five Years Gone is the twentieth episode of the first season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... Gabriel Gray, commonly known by his assumed name of Sylar, is a fictional character and main antagonist on the NBC drama Heroes. ... Candice Wilmer is a fictional character featured in the television show Heroes. ...

Generations

In the future of "Out Of Time", Angela Petrelli explains to Peter Petrelli that Nathan died in the first outbreak of the Shanti Virus. List of Heroes episodes Out of Time is the seventh episode of the second season of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ...

Powers and abilities

Nathan possesses the power of self-propelled flight. He is one of the characters who has least demonstrated his power in the series, saying that he is afraid both of being seen as a freak and taken in for scientific study. In contrast, however, he also demonstrates a great deal of control over his power. As demonstrated in "Hiros", Nathan can reach speeds exceeding the sound barrier with no apparent physical effects. Comic book fiction traditionally features characters with superhuman, supernatural, or paranormal abilities, often referred to as superpowers (also spelled super-powers). ... This article describes the modern definition of freak. For the older meaning, see freak show. ... Scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena and acquiring new knowledge, as well as for correcting and integrating previous knowledge. ... This article contains a trivia section. ... U.S. Navy F/A-18 at transonic speed. ...

Nathan first discovers his power when he inadvertently uses it to save himself from a car crash which leaves his wife wheelchair-bound. The first on-screen flight is in "Genesis", when he attempts to save Peter from falling to his death. He also uses flight to save a woman from a burning building in an issue of the Heroes webcomic. Wheelchair seating in a theater. ... List of Heroes episodes Genesis is the pilot episode of the NBC science fiction drama series Heroes. ... Webcomics, also known as online comics and internet comics, are comics that are available to read on the Internet. ...

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