It may be just a stab in the dark but seeing as they have the same power and all I'm thinkn that they could be related somehow...

My lord.

Anyone could be related to anyone on this show, although, as I keep saying, I don't understand why everyone assumes that 'same power = biologically related'.

*shakes head*

I know its wrong but i thought it would be logical for the ability of the parent to be passed down to the child instead of being completely random and unrelated...

I had that same thought briefly, but DL, Nikki and Micah seem to break it to much. As do Nathan, CLaire and Meredith.

Although I AM still holding my theory that Kensei is something near immortal and is Nathans father. So that WOULD make Kensei her grandfather.... can I change my vote?

I agree. There is a possibility that Claire and the Petrellis could be descendants of Kane.

i did propose this small theory in another post but, i'll say it here as well and elaborate a bit more.

do you think it's possible that Kensei could be the original hero? set aside the possible villainous theories (that even i do love) and all that other stuff...
isn't it Hiro that says, as soon as he sees Kensei heal, he says "godsend" which we all know is the symbol. we still are unclear if that symbol is bad or good since Nikki had said tattoo when she was really Jessica. and it usually showed up in other mixed situations.

i dunno, i just think about him maybe being the "origin" of them all (we don't know if he's good or bad, or of course both somehow) and being alive for 400 years can accumulate many many offspring. and we already know he's a bit of a drunk with the taste for women so...


just an idea.

I think this has legs.

aw man. i stupidly read that spoiler too. i shouldn't have. it's like the BIG RED BUTTON that says DON'T TOUCH...yet you do. every time!
but thanks for that Q&A. it was real interesting.

how in the HELL did they get episode 12? i didn't even think they filmed all of that yet.
though, i think for the "answer", i would've kept it a little more obscure. because that really does give it all away.


oh well. thanks again, though!

I doubt it's completely on point, but I am surprised that they basically tipped their cap to this guy for close to nailing it.

Eh, I've been saying that exact idea for weeks. I don't see anything in that "spoiler" where he says anything that hasn't been shown in the first couple episodes.

Agreed.

And regarding the topic, I've said a few times: the only reason they might be somehow related (and Kensei couldn't be Claire's father - both biological parents have been established) is that absolutely anyone on this show might be related. Having a special ability seems to be a hereditary trait, but thus far it's been made pretty clear that what the special ability is is not a trait passed on. I typed thta quickly, hope it makes sense. I'm voting maybe but I would be extremely surprised if they ended up being related. I'd also be pretty disappointed.

I may have mentioned this somewhere else, but I think that they might have some relation too.

Claire is a Petrelli. Angela Petrelli mentioned that her husband's logo was that symbol that we all know and love. However, that same symbol is apparently Kensei's symbol because he says so at one point, right? So, what if the symbol went through the generations and decendants of his family line, which Claire could be a part of?

It would make some sense then...

I still don't buy the theory, but your logic is way better than the "they have the same ability thus must be related" logic. As I'm sure you're aware, your theory is also not Claire-specific (Nathan and Peter would actually be more closely related I think) which means it could just as well belong in a "Kensei and Nathan are related" board which I don't think most proponents of the Claire-Kensei theory would have had in mind. I'm just assuming though.

Discussing your theory: how would you explain the symbols prevalence in seemingly non-Petrelli related matters (i.e. Hatian's necklace, Jessica's tattoo, Molly's drawing, Isaac's paintings, etc.)?

I don't think having the same power means that they are related. If it were true then Nathan and West could also be related so it might just be a coincidence.

ONLY IF Zach (Thomas Dekker) doesn't come back into the picture!!

haha, good one ) you're funny!!!


ok, i am sort of confused by this:


I dont buy this. I want him to be immortal! And strong. After 400 years of being a hero he learned how to be mighty and strong....

No, I am dead serious.....check my banner out for the love of God!!

there's so many twists and turns with heroes, who knows....i chose maybe.

Yeah, I chose maybe also!!

I really think they are.

Nah, Nathan Petrelli and West have the same the same powers and they obviously arent related (well i hope not for Claires sake ) ( Im sure Fraud would have something to say about this relationship though)

From what I understand Kensei and Claire can't be related if it's scientifically fact that immortals (if, they exist) can't reproduce!!

WHAT!! honestly, if this is true then this scraps this thread
didn't know immortals can't reproduce, true that you learn something new everyday

How can it be a scientific fact that immortals can't reproduce?
Where did you read this, Wikipedia? lol

I'd say they are related, you cant put anything past the producers of this show aye??

Look how it's worded, pay closer attention.......FYI: Check-out my status!!

Just because Kensei and Claire are both blonde haired and blue eyed does not make them related......and if it's a spoiler you shouldn't talk about that in a non-spoiler thread and/or use spoiler codes!!

Maybe...can't deny the possibility...

I thought that right when I saw that. So theres definately the possibility

Possibly...but then he would also have to be related to either Nathan or Claire's Mom. If Nathan, he'd also possibly have to be related to Angela Petrelli.

I guess it's possible her lineage could go back that far, but I'm not convinced.

I think they might be related but probably not. I want to know if they are or not.

Unlikely... I seroiusly doubt it.

Yes, He is her Grandfather, cuz he is Mr Petrelli

I voted maybe.

I voted maybe, 'cause it Heroes and you never know whats going to happen next.
(unless you read the spoilers ).

uhm Maybe, well have to wait to get our answer tho...

I have maybe !
The chance of Kensei and Claire being family is doubtfull but possible.

Maybe for me too man. Anything can happen.

But its not that they have to be directly linked, maybe he is her biological father's brother's mother's son's father's son's grandfather's best friend's paternal uncle...lol

lol I said maybe too. You never know what will happen.

400+ years, people leaving shorter lives, generations closer together......

I still believe that Kensei and Claire is related and we still dont know what is Kensei evil plan really is.

maybe..
who knows, even nathan and claire have relationship.

I just want to state that just because a lot of children share one or both of their parents "abilities" it's not necassarily true/factual for all the Heroes having to be related to someone who has the same "abilities/powers" as they do. Peter is a damn good example.......as he seems to be a parasite.

they could be but i dont think they are.

There's a possibility; but I doubt it. But then again, anything's possible when it comes to Heroes.

I kinda was of the belief that somehow, Kensei's blood is in some of the Heroes, along with some other ancient Heroes, but then again, i dunno.

Also, their powers aren't really the same. Kensei is basically a Highlander Immortal. Whether Claire will live forever is still some mad speculation.

Possibly. Maybe everyone is? I think they are all related...but it goes back close to Kensei's time...possibly further.

But Kensei's english, Last time i checked Claire didn't have any british accents..

And there is a rumor going around that Adam is related to Niki.

Btw i voted "definently not", just because they have the same power and color of hair doesn't mean that they're related. for all we know West and Nathan aren't related.