The internet is buzzing with the news that Adrian Pasdar (aka Nathan Petrelli) is exiting Heroes. Inside sources apparently told TV Guide that NBC have let Pasdar go, although NBC have refused to comment on their story.

Sites all over the web are now posting that the "shocking death" on this season of Heroes is the death of Nathan Petrelli. What the? His shocking death was last season! Pasdar has merely been playing Sylar's shapeshifted and brainwiped version of himself and, given that, obviously such a scenario can only be temporary. Not only that, but after being shot by a hitman and buried, and with Sylar subsequently crawling out of the grave, it seemed a fairly obvious statement to me that not only is Nathan Petrelli as a character done for, but so to is Pasdar's role (aside from the odd shapeshifting).

Yes it may be disappointing to some fans to hear that Adrian Pasdar has been fully let go (if it turns out to be something other than a rumor), but I hardly think this news qualifies as a "shocking death" on Heroes this season.

I'm still betting the major death will be Hiro.

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