Gabriel Gray, more commonly known by his assumed name of Sylar, is one of the primary antagonists in the NBC drama Heroes. Portrayed by Zachary Quinto, he is a superpowered serial killer who targets other superhumans in order to steal their powers. He served as the primary villain of the first season, and had begun the road to redemption in "Villains" before returning to his evil ways.
Sylar was originally created as a cannibal who ate his victim...
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Gabriel Gray, more commonly known by his assumed name of Sylar, is one of the primary antagonists in the NBC drama Heroes. Portrayed by Zachary Quinto, he is a superpowered serial killer who targets other superhumans in order to steal their powers. He served as the primary villain of the first season, and had begun the road to redemption in "Villains" before returning to his evil ways.
Sylar was originally created as a cannibal who ate his victims' brains and "digested their power"; however, in order to avoid the potential silliness and zombie associations, the producers deliberately made this fact vague in the series, In an interview with series creator Tim Kring, it is asked if Sylar eats brains, and he merely states, "That's the popular speculation. There's a connection between the powers and the brain, and Sylar has found it." The question is addressed in the season three premiere, when he is depicted in the act of acquiring Claire Bennet's regenerative powers through examination...
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