Blindspot

:

Season 1
  • Network: NBC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 21, 2015
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 206 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 206
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 206
  3. Negative: 30 out of 206
Watch Now

Where To Watch

Stream On
Stream On
Buy on
Stream On
Expand

Review this tv show

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling

User Reviews

view
per page
  1. ZenMaste
    Oct 29, 2015
    9
    This is definitely the best new show on TV this year. Jamie Alexander is amazing and super sexy. All the episode stories have been done well thus far. It is very easy want to come along this journey as she tries to piece together her past. Excellent watch and I highly recommend.
  2. Jocomama
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    Creative, exciting, new twists, great action; why do we watch TV? There's always a new clue, a new story, a twist to add that keeps you wanting to watch the next week. She is a top trained pro, and there is a level of doubt. The character interactions between Jane and Heller are complex, close, tense, loving yet harsh and unpredictable. The build-up of all the characters on the team isCreative, exciting, new twists, great action; why do we watch TV? There's always a new clue, a new story, a twist to add that keeps you wanting to watch the next week. She is a top trained pro, and there is a level of doubt. The character interactions between Jane and Heller are complex, close, tense, loving yet harsh and unpredictable. The build-up of all the characters on the team is well thought out, not haphazard, and slowly creates a solid cast, just like CSI Miami, or the Sopranos was developed. This show captures your interest and is unlike another cop, medical or court series I've seen in a long-time.… Expand
  3. DianaBr
    Oct 30, 2015
    9
    I really looked forward to this show and I am not at all disappointed. I cant give it a 10 but a 9 does just fine. The characters are interesting and I find myself looking forward to each episode!
  4. mtaarons
    Mar 10, 2016
    0
    What happened to this weeks program. The quality was terrible.
    "Director" of "Photography" (if you call it photography) David Tuttman gets an F.
    The cameraman must be my mom using my old video camera. All the close ups were jerky and the kitchen scene with the two men talking gets lower than an F. When two people are talking it's ok to snap from person to person while they talk as    What happened to this weeks program. The quality was terrible.
    "Director" of "Photography" (if you call it photography) David Tuttman gets an F.
    The cameraman must be my mom using my old video camera. All the close ups were jerky and the kitchen scene with the two men talking gets lower than an F. When two people are talking it's ok to snap from person to person while they talk as long as the picture is stationary. YOU DO NOT PAN INTO THE OTHER SPEAKER. Go back to school.
    And the Panavision cameras have a big problem. I do not know what format you record in JC2, JP2K, JP4K or MPEG but whatever process is used to convert the picture to MPEG has a serious flaw when going to I-Frames to P-Frames. The picture is full of stutters and jumps.
    Get some new equipment or better post production house.    … Expand
  5. Ripandread
    Nov 10, 2015
    2
    As hard as I tried I just don’t understand this show. The authorities find a naked woman with tattoos all over her body and the next scene she’s carrying a gun and going after the bad guys. Huh?

    Jamie Alexander’s last TV acting role as on another ‘quirky’ show a few years ago called Kyle XY. It seems she likes appearing on such programs.
  6. masf
    Nov 16, 2015
    9
    Each episode has twists and turns that unravel another piece of the numerous puzzles. The majority of characters are portrayed realistically and the close up shots add to the personal appeal of each character. This is the first T.V. episode in a long time that has held my interest, and I surely hope it continues. My only negative comment pertains to the "throw in the gay piece" to shakeEach episode has twists and turns that unravel another piece of the numerous puzzles. The majority of characters are portrayed realistically and the close up shots add to the personal appeal of each character. This is the first T.V. episode in a long time that has held my interest, and I surely hope it continues. My only negative comment pertains to the "throw in the gay piece" to shake up the norm. Bad choice.… Expand
  7. Ravivenk
    Sep 22, 2015
    7
    Not bad, but make sure to suspend all sense of disbelief before you press the play button. Jaime Alexander's lead character portrayal is what makes episode 1 go, and it's gripping from start to finish. We'll watch a few more epis, at the very least.
  8. martinex
    Oct 13, 2015
    6
    Network TV has really devolved over the last 10 years. Writers seem to be relying on warn out premises or ideas so ridiculous (The Player) that they require a complete suspension of belief. Blindspot starts out interesting and quickly devolves into the usual procedural BS with TATOOS (not taboos) acting as the generator for more mundane story lines. It's just a vehicle for lazy writing.
  9. tpotz
    Sep 22, 2015
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed this pilot episode.....wish it could have been a two hour pilot. Aside from a few scenes with credibility issues (the agent in a bio-hazard suit approached the duffel bag with bare hands, for one), I found the story line intriguing, if somewhat predictable. Jane, of course, is beautiful and fascinating, but Mr. FBI agent could use a good dose of personality....he'sThoroughly enjoyed this pilot episode.....wish it could have been a two hour pilot. Aside from a few scenes with credibility issues (the agent in a bio-hazard suit approached the duffel bag with bare hands, for one), I found the story line intriguing, if somewhat predictable. Jane, of course, is beautiful and fascinating, but Mr. FBI agent could use a good dose of personality....he's rather deadpan. Nonetheless, the pilot left me wanting to know more and looking forward to further episodes.… Expand
  10. Mthenderson56
    Sep 25, 2015
    1
    Underwhelming, took what could be an interesting plot line and made it totally predictable and boring. Lines like 'It's only beginning', when they don't have any idea what 'It' is.
  11. Pookster
    Oct 7, 2015
    4
    I sorta liked this for a while, it almost works. What undermines it the most is that the male lead absolutely cannot act at all. Well, I suppose not only his wooden line-reading, but also that as others say you have to suspend disbelief to the max. I'm sorry, but in what make-believe world does the FBI give a civilian with amnesia a gun and deputize her onto the team with trained agentsI sorta liked this for a while, it almost works. What undermines it the most is that the male lead absolutely cannot act at all. Well, I suppose not only his wooden line-reading, but also that as others say you have to suspend disbelief to the max. I'm sorry, but in what make-believe world does the FBI give a civilian with amnesia a gun and deputize her onto the team with trained agents after a couple of days together.… Expand
  12. MrWonderful
    Sep 23, 2015
    3
    That one drunken night in Tijuana and a tramp stamp tattoo then this happens. All that's missing is the prison to break out of. Not even sure why this series was brought to life.
  13. Rysingzombie
    Sep 22, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I watched the first episode with my wife and we both were hooked into it from the beginning. Very interesting idea of having a woman with tattoos kind of like a treasure map. I wish the writers of the show wouldn't have given away who did the tattoos in the first episode. SPOILER ALERT! I guessed that Jane Doe was a part of it, but I am eager to figure out her reason for doing that to her body!!! Love the whole Navy seal twist. If you like tv shows with a strong female lead that can kick some butt, check this one out! Jamie Alexander does an excellent job as one of the lead characters and I enjoyed the rest of the cast as well!… Expand
  14. jeremyp
    Sep 24, 2015
    4
    Cookie cutter plot. We get rushed into the story as if the plot should make sense without a decent preamble. Who is going to pay this much attention to an amnesiac covered in tattoos? Yet in five minutes the FBI is in full pursuit of some Chinese terrorist? Please. Good for the younger crowd who like action without intelligence.
  15. Serge747
    Oct 5, 2015
    1
    This is yet another series where recklessness, fighting and stamina are the main dishes.

    All the thinking is done by the lab rats, so the "heroes" can concentrate on fist fights and acting like testosterone ladden goon.

    Now she is issued a gun (and a licence to kill). In what kind of legal system this show is set?

    Ludicrous.
  16. EludiumQ36
    Oct 17, 2015
    7
    "Blindspot" has a very interesting premise but it's being diluted by the usual compromises of network tv. It appears their formula is that they decode a puzzle off her each episode which provides for a crime-of-the-week so that's disappointingly predictable. And their setting this within the framework of the FBI just breeds lots of "they wouldn't do that" plausibility commentary. This is"Blindspot" has a very interesting premise but it's being diluted by the usual compromises of network tv. It appears their formula is that they decode a puzzle off her each episode which provides for a crime-of-the-week so that's disappointingly predictable. And their setting this within the framework of the FBI just breeds lots of "they wouldn't do that" plausibility commentary. This is one of those series where there's an underlying, series long mystery to be unveiled and resolved ("Lost" anyone?!) so I'm thinking we're not going to get anywhere with this until the final episode of the season with all preceding episodes just slow dripping the clues, usually in the final scene. So DVR it and FF to the last few minutes each time.… Expand
  17. Andrew777
    Nov 24, 2015
    0
    The series has an interesting start but since then every single episode had a ridiculous plot. The dialogue is incredibly bad, so bad that it becomes funny at times. The acting is also one of the worst I've seen on TV in the past 30 years. In a nutshell this series is arguably the absolute worst thing you can watch on TV for the time being.
  18. Programming
    Mar 17, 2016
    0
    Horrible. It falls into mindless entertainment. The lead actor dude can't even speak. And, who gives a civilian a gun and turns her loose on the public? The whole thing is dumb.
  19. BogKid
    Sep 22, 2015
    7
    I see that the professional reviewers have given this new NBC show a spread of ratings from very low to very high. I don’t find either extreme to be true for my taste. The show is reasonably well written and well acted. The tattooed naked lady in a duffel bag in Times Square seems a bit of a stretch, even for Times Square, but the writers are trying to give the show some distinctiveI see that the professional reviewers have given this new NBC show a spread of ratings from very low to very high. I don’t find either extreme to be true for my taste. The show is reasonably well written and well acted. The tattooed naked lady in a duffel bag in Times Square seems a bit of a stretch, even for Times Square, but the writers are trying to give the show some distinctive touches.

    Despite the fact that their distinctive touches do often take the plot over the top, the show remains suspenseful and engaging. We will see how subsequent episodes hold up, but for now, I found the show to be pretty exciting and involving. I am over 80 and I didn’t doze off once during this show. Now that’s saying something!

    Saying something also is the fact that no show with Marianne Jean-Baptiste in the case can possibly be all bad.    … Expand
  20. Al5421
    Oct 21, 2015
    1
    Ridiculous!!!! ...

    I only watched episode #1 ... and from that I will give the show a rating of 1 ... I found the story, acting and filming mediocre ... and about the story ... well ... some highlights: A nude woman is deposited in NY in a bag that no one trips over or takes off with and that most seem to ignore ... how strange? The authorities immediately assume it is an explosive    Ridiculous!!!! ...

    I only watched episode #1 ... and from that I will give the show a rating of 1 ... I found the story, acting and filming mediocre ... and about the story ... well ... some highlights:
    A nude woman is deposited in NY in a bag that no one trips over or takes off with and that most seem to ignore ... how strange? The authorities immediately assume it is an explosive (perhaps a nuke) device ... really? ... the bag could have contained body parts ... Then a police officer is terrified of this naked women ... what type of threat does this pose? Authorities cannot ID her yet she seems to be a high government operative of some kind ... I think the high threat level of this case would free up information sharing rather quickly. The sci-tech experts at first do not notice and decipher the obvious ... a plainly seen tattooed Chinese script on the lady. The lady in question is very attractive and appears to me to have the physique of a ‘runway-model’ ... is she really capable of the physical-action she displays? A terrorist responsible for a very high-level terrorist action is wounded, captured and in hospital under no security ... so he is easily and conveniently dispatched by the other side ... and on and on it goes ... ... ...    … Expand
  21. LittleCutie
    Sep 30, 2015
    0
    Such a waste of time. I never thouyght this would turn out so bad. The only good thing about this was Jamie Alexander. I respect her performance. I hope the next episode stands out.
  22. lindasays
    Sep 22, 2015
    0
    I watched the first show last night and I got to tell you, I didn't like it. It didn't peak my interest. The story line was dry and I doubt I will be watching it again.
  23. TheKavehJ
    Sep 26, 2015
    0
    Couldn't get past 15 minutes of this show. It couldn't pick up, which got very annoying. I was so excited and ready for this show but instead I couldn't even finish the Pilot.
  24. Shrikery
    Sep 25, 2015
    3
    The first episode was just about watchable but they were trying so hard to inject pace and drama that they effectively tore down the 4th wall in the process. From the police officer at the beginning asking random passersby if it was their bag—obviously not!—and a hardened bomb disposal expert shakily pointing his sidearm like a frightened 14 year old boy and screaming at a small nakedThe first episode was just about watchable but they were trying so hard to inject pace and drama that they effectively tore down the 4th wall in the process. From the police officer at the beginning asking random passersby if it was their bag—obviously not!—and a hardened bomb disposal expert shakily pointing his sidearm like a frightened 14 year old boy and screaming at a small naked woman to get down on the ground, it was off to a bad start. Her FBI partner apparently thinks her hand to hand fighting skill is "off the chart" despite never having seen a single second of her fight, which really wasn't very impressive either—massive suspension of disbelief required. It's ultimately this overly forced injection of drama that makes it lose any legitimacy. At least they were smart enough to provide a few glimpses into what's really going on, the viewer must be paid with a few secrets for their effort. Basically i found it to be a slight variation on The Blacklist concept which i gave up half way thought the first season.… Expand
  25. Bigref
    Sep 26, 2015
    9
    Jaimie Alexander can act. Who knew? It has much of the same interest value which I find enjoyable in The Blacklist. Neither lead is a James Spader but both are more skilled than Megan Boone. I am curious to see what the writers are able to do with the premise. I love the reviewers writing they will not watch it again because they will not be able to do enough with the premise. I betJaimie Alexander can act. Who knew? It has much of the same interest value which I find enjoyable in The Blacklist. Neither lead is a James Spader but both are more skilled than Megan Boone. I am curious to see what the writers are able to do with the premise. I love the reviewers writing they will not watch it again because they will not be able to do enough with the premise. I bet they were of the same mind with The Blacklist. I am hopeful.… Expand
  26. quincytheodore
    Sep 22, 2015
    6
    The girl with storyboard tattoo.

    Since the days of Michael Scofield from Prison Break it's been a rare occasion that a character has plot line literally tattooed on their body. Blindspot offers a couple of intriguing gimmicks and mysteries with the premise of savant consultant and stern officer, but it tends to be the same investigation cop drama again. Its original hook might not    The girl with storyboard tattoo.

    Since the days of Michael Scofield from Prison Break it's been a rare occasion that a character has plot line literally tattooed on their body. Blindspot offers a couple of intriguing gimmicks and mysteries with the premise of savant consultant and stern officer, but it tends to be the same investigation cop drama again. Its original hook might not endure its barren plot device, underlying secret or romance subplot.

    Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander) pops up in Time Square, wearing nothing but full body tattoo. After thorough inspections, some of these flesh drawings are related to ongoing crime or terrorist act. It becomes clear that this will be your typical case-of-the-week gimmick, while the main plot of her mysterious identity is gradually revealed.

    The most successful example of this premise in recent time is Blacklist. Unfortunately, Blindspot doesn't have the charismatic lead character, it goes with a more vulnerable Jane Doe for more sympathy effect. The other role of agent (Kurt Weller) Sullivan Stapleton, since the procedural show needs one authority figure for the dysfunctional buddy cop role, is not really memorable.

    These two serve as eccentric consultant and stoic agent, which may have a bit romance subplot. It's honestly a bit dull, but Blindspot still has a shot with the mystery. The use of her tattoos can be interesting as long as it's consistent and not random patches for typical cop show. Psychology aspect should not fall to usual amnesiac cliché, which can be hard considering the premise, but it already sets Jane Doe for her own personality.

    It also keeps the setting as part of story. The later episodes might not have grand Times Square or famous landmarks, but if it continues to played out in more natural environment aside, not just dreary office or facility, it will be more realistic to audience. It'd be even better if the tattoo or symbology could correspondent to distinct plot or particular of the episode.

    There's a lot of inherit hindrances of this theme. For example, how much influence this girl can have or how the series handle the memory loss. It may pique audience's curiosity with the concept, but it would be a tough sell since the other elements feel overused.    … Expand
  27. Disgusted123
    Nov 10, 2015
    0
    It was interesting enough mind-numbing entertainment to keep my interest for a while, considering all of my favorite shows get cancelled after one season, and there is currently no quality entertainment available.
    However, pushing the homosexual agenda will cause me to abandon any show at the drop of the hat. I'm not talking about a gay character here and there, but putting that trash    It was interesting enough mind-numbing entertainment to keep my interest for a while, considering all of my favorite shows get cancelled after one season, and there is currently no quality entertainment available.
    However, pushing the homosexual agenda will cause me to abandon any show at the drop of the hat. I'm not talking about a gay character here and there, but putting that trash front and center. I will not watch another episode of this show after this week's garbage episode. Nobody I know will be watching it. Ever. And I will no longer watch tv shows starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Try to shove your life-style down my throat and I go elsewhere for my entertainment.    … Expand
  28. Knighthawk81
    Sep 22, 2015
    6
    This was the most hyped show of the new season, and I had high expectations for it. I don't think the pilot was bad, per se, but I was under whelmed. I still like the cast and idea, but this is the first somewhat miss of the new season for me.
  29. SwarleyStinson
    Nov 15, 2015
    6
    Blindspot started very promising. The crime of the week plots were interesting enough and the overall mystery plot made some surprisingly fast advances. However as the season goes on the tattoo plot has become less and less relevant and the crime of the week format has become quite bland and unoriginal. I don't even care how or why the tattoos happened any more. This could have been a goodBlindspot started very promising. The crime of the week plots were interesting enough and the overall mystery plot made some surprisingly fast advances. However as the season goes on the tattoo plot has become less and less relevant and the crime of the week format has become quite bland and unoriginal. I don't even care how or why the tattoos happened any more. This could have been a good action show alongside The Blacklist, but now The Blacklist is much better.… Expand
  30. RichardGonci
    Sep 24, 2015
    7
    I am going to go along for the ride with this effort. I find its premise a clever conceit. There were a couple of annoying anomalies (no spoilers here,) when given two large cups to determine a preference for coffee or tea, "Jane Doe" lifted a clearly empty (or near so) cup so fast that it surprised the actress. Re-shoot... fill cups. Also, the SUV's of the good guys can clear mid-town NYCI am going to go along for the ride with this effort. I find its premise a clever conceit. There were a couple of annoying anomalies (no spoilers here,) when given two large cups to determine a preference for coffee or tea, "Jane Doe" lifted a clearly empty (or near so) cup so fast that it surprised the actress. Re-shoot... fill cups. Also, the SUV's of the good guys can clear mid-town NYC bridges faster than Moses could part the Red Sea. But, hey, it's a TV show and I am not giving it a "10."… Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

24
#24 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
29
#29 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Sep 22, 2015
    60
    It’s a lot of unwieldy plot points--borrowing indiscriminately from “Alias,” “National Treasure,” and “John Doe.” What keeps it together is Alexander’s performance.
    Read full review
  2. Slate
    Reviewed by: Willa Paskin
    Sep 21, 2015
    70
    The first episode isn’t even that bad, given the absurdity of its premise: It achieves a little menace. But the warning signs of future stupidity are everywhere.
    Read full review
  3. Under The Radar
    Reviewed by: Zach Hollwedel
    Sep 21, 2015
    70
    It warrants a little suspension of disbelief, but Blindspot is a fun, entertaining, action-packed thriller perfect for a Monday night lineup.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »