Heroes: how to watch for the first time?

[Kyo28]

I've just started watching Heroes for the first time ever. Never saw it on TV or DVD, so my blu-ray box is my first time to see the series.

I've starting watching the episodes without the U-control features activated, but now I start to wonder: for a first viewing experience, is it better to turn them on or off? I've tried with U-control turned on once and found the tidbits of info that popped up quite interesting (not so much the paintings, but the heroes connections were interesting). On the other hand, I'm afraid it might detract me from the main feature and I might miss something as a result.

So for those that have already seen it on Blu, which is the best way to view it for the first time?

• with U-control turned on, then a second viewing session with U-control off
• witout U-control for the first time and then a second viewing session with U-control turned on.

I'm inclined to take the second option, but wanted to ask you guys first ...