Alphas is the most current "mutant" or superhuman TV concept. Most of these types of shows are all the same; a "Group" of special people who can do amazing things, often led by a paternal doctor figure. There is also usually some sort of opposing force of equally special individuals intent of taking over the world. That being said Alphas is the best since the first season of Heroes. Another show that this series reminds me of is "Pain Killer Jane".
The cast of characters is pretty interesting, "Mr. Nigel Murry" from Bones plays an autistic who can see all electromagnetic bandwidths. Some other powers include the power of persuasion, adrenalin rush strength, and super senses. The plot is basically as described above a Dr. figure wants to help the little group which has worked with the FBI periodically. After the second episode we find out that there is a group that wants to do bad and they are persuaded to help the FBI on a more permanent basis.
What I like about this show even with it's cliche' plot and characters is that it's done pretty well. The look and feel of how they handle the powers is pretty grounded. So far they haven't jumped the shark, where most shows like this after the second or third episode, pretty much blow their wad.
Given the less than unique offering here I can't say this is a must watch but it does show up on demand. I find that this is a very nice diversion in the evening or weekends when there is nothing else on.
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