Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia believes the show can get past its sophomore slump , PEOPLE reports.

"For the most part, people still walk up to you with smiles on their faces saying, 'I love it. I love it. I love it,' " the 30-year-old actor tells Entertainment Weekly. "Occasionally, you get somebody who kinda looks at you and thinks, 'Eh, first season was better, but I still watch you guys. You're doing pretty good.' "

"As a person that's on the show as well as a fan of the show ... I'm hoping we get back to the feeling of the first season," he says.