It all began… with a cheerleader.

I clicked play for the first chapter of Heroes Reborn: Dark Matters web series, the prequel to Tim Kring‘s Heroes Reborn limited series, airing in September, and got goosebumps. The first chapter gives a little history about the EVOs (Evolved Humans), via Hero_Truther (good name), and how it went from miraculous wonder to fearful hate.

Watch the entire web series here below.

The 6 webisodes range from 4 to 11-minutes, and despite the short screen time, it is not rushed. Just in the first episode alone, the interaction between Quentin (Henry Zebrowski) and his sister Phoebe (Aislinn Paul), say so much in the silence – very realistic. I’m not going to give away anymore than this… the web series has heightened my Heroes anticipation. Good job Tim Kring!

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Official Trailer

Get a look at the new digital series Dark Matters, the prequel to Heroes Reborn, available exclusively in the Heroes Reborn app.

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Chapter One: Where Are the Heroes? (Digital Exclusive)

The prequel series begins as the mysterious Hero_Truther puts out a rallying cry for EVOs to declare themselves by telling personal stories in the wake of lies and fearmongering. This prompts Phoebe Frady (Aislinn Paul) to reveal to her brother, Quentin (Henry Zebrowski), that she can manipulate shadows.

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Chapter Two: “Phoebe” (Digital Exclusive)

Quentin encourages Phoebe to continue documenting her story when she begins college, where she becomes fast friends with her roommate Aly (Greta Onieogou). As Phoebe’s power grows, she discovers that there’s much more to her ability than she initially realized, but Quentin worries that it may be too much for her to handle.

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Chapter Three: “Registered” (Digital Exclusive)

After a pro-EVO demonstration at the college gets out of hand, Phoebe is arrested and forced to register in a national database. When Phoebe is approached by Harris (Clé Bennett) with a job offer at the fast-growing tech company named Renautas, it raises Quentin’s suspicions.

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Chapter Four: “June 13th” (Digital Exclusive)

Phoebe goes missing after an argument with Quentin over her ongoing nightmares.

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Chapter Five: “Renautas” (Digital Exclusive)

In the wake of tragic events on June 13th, Quentin refuses to believe his sister was involved in the attacks and believes Renautas was behind Phoebe’s abduction.

Heroes Reborn – Dark Matters Chapter Six: “Where the Truth Lies” (Digital Exclusive)

Hero_Truther’s true identity is revealed when Quentin brings him evidence that connects Renautas to the Primatech Paper Company, leading Quentin to track down a former Primatech employee: Noah Bennet aka HRG (Jack Coleman).

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So what do you think? Sound off in the comments.

Heroes Reborn airs September 24th on NBC.