Blindspot

I just finished watching the complete series of Blindspot on Netflix, and I have to say, it’s one of those rare shows that grabs hold early and keeps you guessing until the very end. I remember when it first aired on NBC, but along the way life got in the way of being the dedicated “weekly” viewer.

Blindspot opens with one of the most intriguing premises ever: A mysterious woman, covered head to toe in cryptic tattoos, is found in a duffel bag in Times Square. She has no memory of who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that each tattoo on her body is a clue to a larger conspiracy, and the FBI is racing against time to decode them so they are able to stop threats against the United States, but mostly against New York.

What begins as a case-of-the-week structure using the tattoos as the foundation of the case quickly evolves into a fast-paced thriller with deep emotional undercurrents, unexpected twists, and evolving loyalties. The problem is like many shows, it was one season too long. Jaimie Alexander delivers a powerful performance as Jane Doe, vulnerable yet lethal, a mystery in motion. Sullivan Stapleton (as FBI Agent Kurt Weller) anchors the show with intensity and moral clarity. However, he loses some part of his persona between seasons five and six. The supporting cast, particularly Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza, Ashley Johnson (excellent), and Ennis Esmer, gives the team dynamic depth, humor, and heart.

Across its five-season run, Blindspot evolves from mystery to espionage drama, and eventually into a more character-driven exploration of identity, trauma, redemption, and trust. The problem I have with the series is that it simply leaves the original storyline by solving crimes through Jane’s tattoos, and evolves into more of a Law and Order type storyline. You know, watch, wash, and repeat.

Blindspot isn’t just about solving tattoos. It’s about solving people, uncovering the layers of who we are, who we trust, and what we’re willing to fight for. If you’re looking for a show that’s part Bourne Identity, part Blacklist, and part emotional rollercoaster, Blindspot might just be your next binge-worthy obsession.