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Nathan Petrelli
The high flying politician.
| | AGE Presumably 36 years old HOMETOWN New York City, New York OCCUPATION Resigned Congressman/Politician Former District Attorney Former Navy Pilot KNOWN POWERS Flight ALSO KNOWN AS "Flying Man!" |
PERSONAL LIFE
| SIGNIFICANT OTHERS |
| Heidi Petrelli - wife Meredith Gordon - ex-girlfriend, mother of Claire Jessica Sanders - one night stand |
| FAMILY |
| Peter Petrelli - Brother Claire Bennet - Daughter Angela Petrelli - Mother Simon Petrelli- Son Monty Petrelli - Son |
| FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES |
| Hiro Nakamura, Niki Sanders, Simone Deveaux, Issac Mendez, Mohinder Suresh |
| ENEMIES AND RIVALS |
| Linderman, Jessica Sanders. |
POWERS
| WHAT THEY MEAN |
| Nathan's main ability is flying. It was later discovered that he can do it in super-sonic mode after trying to escape from HRG and the Haitian. The fact that he survives from radiation, heat, and air pressure generated from flying in super-sonic mode suggests that he's invulnerable while flying. |
| HOW HE GOT AND/OR DISCOVERED THEM |
| Currently believed to have discovered his power when he unwillingly/unexpectedly flew during the course of the car crash that put his wife in a wheelchair. |
| HOW HE USES THEM |
| To escape or travel at sonic or subsonic speeds. The rescue falling people. To take exploding brothers into the atmosphere. |
| KNOWN VULNERABILITIES |
| Nathan seems to be emotionally vulnerable when it comes to his brother and family. He broke down during 0.7% after thinking that Peter was 'dead'. |
EXTRAS
| MOST MEMORABLE LINES |
| "Ma, it doesn't matter anymore. Peter is dead. We're not having this conversation" "I don't know who I am without you" "How do you stop en exploding man?" |
| THINGS ABOUT HIM YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE NOTICED |
| Despite his seemingly tough exterior, Nathan is actually a good person who cares a lot for his brother, Peter. |
| HIS PLACE IN THE 'HEROES' UNIVERSE |
| According to Linderman, destined to be the man who will rise to through the political ranks after leading New York City through the crisis of the Bomb and the death of .07% of the world's population. In the process, he may potentially have to permit the sacrifice of his only brother if he chooses his own personal ascension to political power (the will of Linderman and The Company) over his own moral judgment. |
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT (BY EPISODE)
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 Episode 1.02 "Don't Look Back" | In this episode ... Nathan admits to Peter that he can fly in order to stop Peter from jumping off the roof again. Peter tells Nathan that he'll jump off the roof unless Nathan admits that he can fly. Nathan had no choice but to do so. | |
 Episode 1.03 "One Giant Leap" | In this episode ... | |
 | In this episode ... Nathan and Niki have a heart to heart conversation Nathan reveals to Niki that he'd actually love to fly. | |
 | In this episode ... Nathan demonstrates his super-sonic flying ability Face with the danger of being captured by the HRG, Nathan chooses to use his flying ability to evade the HRG. Nathan gives Hiro a ride back to Vegas After landing in front of "Fly by Night" eatery. Nathan gives Hiro a ride back to Vegas. | |
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 | In this episode ... Nathan informs Peter about his attempted abduction Nathan warns Peter that there are men who tried to capture him. He asks Peter to be careful. | |
| Episode 1.08 "Seven Minutes to Midnight" | In this episode ... | |
 | In this episode ... Nathan throws a paint on a painting depicting dead Peter Fearing for his brother's life, Nathan decides to throw a bucket of black paint on a painting depicting Peter's death. He hopes that by doing this Peter won't see the painting and the prophecy won't come true. | |
 | In this episode ... Nathan and Peter showed that they got along really well Nathan shows that despite the occasional ribbing, he cares a lot for his brother Nathan and Peter works together to testify against their father After a car accident that caused Nathan's wife to be paralised, Peter agrees to help his brother by testifying in a court against their father. | |
 | In this episode ... Nathan bails out Peter from jail After learning of Peter's capture, Nathan goes to bail out his brother. | |
 | In this episode ... Nathan miss out on two weeks campaign to watch over Peter Nathan's love for his brother is apparent here when he willingly ditch 2 weeks worth of campaign to watch over the comatose Peter. Nathan agrees to help Hiro stopping the exploding man Another encounter with Hiro propels Nathan to work along with the guy. | |
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 Episode 1.14 "Distractions" | In this episode ... | |
 Episode 1.15 "Run!" | In this episode ... | |
 Episode 1.16 "Unexpected" | In this episode ... | |
 Episode 1.17 "Company Man" | In this episode, | |
 Episode 1.18 "Parasite" | In this episode, Nathan is revealed to be working with the FBI The episode reveals that Nathans' involvement with Linderman was actually a plan that he and the FBI agreed on. Nathan helps Peter dealing with Simone's death After Simone's death, a wracked with grief Peter asks Nathan for help because he doesn't know what to do. Nathan suggests that they make anonymous phone call to the police alerting Simone's death. He also asks Peter to stay by his side while they find a cure for Peter. | |
 Episode 1.19 ".07%" | In this episode ... Nathan grief over Peter's 'death' Nathan shows that despite his gruff exterior, he's emotionally vulnerable when it comes down to his brother. He was devastated upon finding out about Peter and almost gave up on his political career despit his mother's urging that they should cover up Peter's death. | |
 Episode 1.20 "Five Years Gone" | In this episode, Nathan lies about the exploding man to protect Peter Peter admits to Jessica that he was the real exploding man not Sylar. The reason the public think otherwise is because Nathan lied to protect Peter. | |
 Episode 1.21 "The Hard Part" | In this episode ... | |
 Episode 1.22 "Landslide" | In this episode ... | |
 Episode 1.23 "How to Stop an Exploding Man" | In this episode, Nathan struggles between accepting Linderman and his mother's plan for him to become President or doing the right thing. In the end, he helps Peter to save New York by flying Peter up away before he explodes. Nathan and Peter are presumed dead. |
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