Heroes

So I've noticed a few people watch Heroes on my flist - either they always have, are just starting, etc.

I was a huge, huge fan the first season, but I didn't like the second season, and I didn't like what I saw of the third. However, I've heard that it's really picked up. And I always did sort of think that the second and third seasons were largely marred by the writer's strike - actually, I think a LOT of shows were marred by that.

Is it something you like or don't like? Or do those of you who are into it think that it improved and is worth giving a second chance? I'm just curious. 

(I also don't think it helps that I got into Heroes because "everyone" was into it and because I was trying to find a new fandom.)