It's rare that Hollywooders take thrillers or fantasies seriously at the Emmys or Oscars. Consider the Academy Awards: only one fantasy film has ever won best picture ("Lord of the Rings: Return of the King"). And that thriller pic "The Departed" claiming the top prize was a rare departure from academy history that occurred only because members knew they owed director Marty Scorsese big time.

Such anti-fantasy/thriller snobbery is typical of the Emmys, too, but a few recent vote outcomes give hope to "Heroes," which may seem doubly cursed otherwise, being a fantasy thriller. Surely, it's a major player, though, being the highest-rated new TV drama series and the one with the most buzz and heat.

But will it end up like "Battlestar Gallactica," which has been ignored by Emmy voters for the past few years even though TV critics say it's the best show on the tube? Or will it be like "The X-Files," which reaped gads of nominations and even won a few (mostly tech Emmys, but Gillian Anderson did pull off that shockeroo for best actress)? Or, best of all, could it be just like "Lost" and not only nab lots of noms after its first season, but win best drama series?!

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