Blindspot -

Premise: “Blindspot” opens with a mysterious woman, later named Jane Doe, found in Times Square with no memory of her past. Her body is covered in a complex web of tattoos. As the FBI discovers, these tattoos provide clues to a series of crimes. The series follows the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group as they decode the tattoos and uncover Jane’s past, while dealing with conspiracies, personal dynamics, and evolving relationships.

Main Characters:

Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander): The central character around whom the series revolves. As her memories start returning, she grapples with her true identity and the moral implications of her past actions.
Kurt Weller (Sullivan Stapleton): An FBI Special Agent. Jane’s appearance deeply affects him as his name is tattooed on her back, and he becomes integrally involved in the unraveling mystery.
Edgar Reade (Rob Brown): An FBI agent who is part of Weller’s team. He’s skeptical of Jane initially but becomes an essential part of the group.
Tasha Zapata (Audrey Esparza): Another member of Weller’s team, she has her own secrets and past struggles with gambling.
Patterson (Ashley Johnson): The head of the FBI’s Forensic Science Unit, she’s instrumental in decoding the tattoos on Jane’s body.

Themes: “Blindspot” delves into the nature of identity and memory. The series asks if we are defined by our past, or can we choose who we become? There’s also a strong undercurrent of conspiracy, betrayal, and trust. The tattoos and the mysteries they uncover serve as a metaphor for the deeper and often hidden layers within individuals.

Critical Consensus and Rating: Rating: 3.5/5 “Blindspot” was praised for its unique premise and the intricacies of its plot, especially in the earlier seasons. Jaimie Alexander’s performance was lauded for depth and nuance. However, some critics felt that as the series progressed, it sometimes veered into convoluted storylines and struggled to maintain its initial momentum.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating: TV-14 for intense action sequences, some suggestive content, and thematic elements.

Original Broadcast Details: Aired on: NBC Years: 2015 to 2020