See: The Complete Series: A Compelling Tale That Builds to an Epic Scope (Blu-ray)

The Show:

Back in 2019, a little show called "See," starring "Game of Thrones" alum Jason Momoa, premiered on Apple TV+ to little fanfare and rather scathing reviews. However, despite this, the show managed to build a rather steady following, which allowed it to chug along quietly for a total of three seasons & 24 episodes, with reviews improving nicely along the way. It was one of those shows that never really gained great popularity, nor was it one that seemed to get mentioned in discussions all that much, but now, three years after its completion, Fifth Season is releasing the entire show on Blu-ray to bring more attention to it and to give those without a subscription to the streamer a chance to see it for themselves. The question is, is it actually worth bringing attention to, or is this a show more deserving of its somewhat obscure place in television history?

"See" takes place in a dystopian future where a virus has wiped out most of humanity, and has left the descendants of the survivors blind. As the show begins, Maghra (Hera Hilmar), wife of Alkenny Tribe leader Baba Voss (Jason Momoa), gives birth to two children, whose father is actually a sighted man named Jerlamarel (Joshua Henry). Meanwhile, the tribe has to prepare for a battle against the "Witchfinders," led by Tamacti Jun (Christian Camargo), who has been tasked by Queen Sibeth Kane (Sylvia Hoeks), ruler of Kanzua, to hunt down anyone promoting sight or the knowledge of Jerlamarel.

The tribe is betrayed by Gether Bax (Mojean Aria), who reveals the tribe's location and the identity of the babies' true father. After a bloody battle, Baba Voss follows clues left behind by Jerlamarel to help the survivors escape and relocate to a new area to settle. While out hunting, Baba Voss is attacked by a bear and saved by Jerlamarel, who asks him to protect & raise his children until they are old enough to receive knowledge he wishes to give them in the form of several books. He agrees to take on the task, though it becomes a little more complicated when it's discovered that the infants, named Kofun and Haniwa, are able to see.

"See" presents a rather dark & bleak future where society has reverted back to living in tribes & cities indicative of Medieval times, a setting from which its able to craft a rather expansive, compelling tale of how having the gift of sight among the blind can cause ripples of change across the entire land. Beginning with the simple hunting of a tribe for their harboring of sighted children, the scope of the story comes to encompass so much more, including a brother's revenge, kingdoms going to war, and the attempt to change societal norms that have been accepted for so long.

Understandably, the show starts off at a somewhat moderate pace, given that its focus is still relatively small at this point, but it quickly gains traction as that focus expands to cover so much more, especially as it proceeds throughout the second season, which involves a long-awaited transfer of power & a relentless pursuit for vengeance amid a strong possibility of war. Sadly it does have a bit of trouble with the pacing in its third & final season, which involves a new explosive threat that emerges from a power-hungry scientist, and while it still manages to be a decent season overall that ends strong, it seems like the writers could've done a slightly better job at helping it move along better.

Overall, the show does an excellent job building this desolate world, utilizing excellent production design, costumes, cinematography, and Emmy-nominated visual effects to pull the viewer into its fascinating tale. It's a shame that it never really got all that much attention while it was on, but still, lasting three brief seasons is a fine accomplishment, and now that the show is being released on Blu-ray, hopefully more people will be able to discover it. It may seem like a rather dreary & grim show from the outset, but if you give it a chance, you too may find yourself drawn into the engrossing story it has to tell. In the end, "See" is simply a grand & compelling journey, one that you won't be sorry you took.

Video/Audio:

"See: The Complete Series" comes to Blu-ray in 2.10:1, 1080p transfers of excellent quality. The picture is perfectly crisp & clear throughout all 24 episodes, highlighting the show's incredible production design, costumes, cinematography, and visual effects. Likewise, the 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio tracks are fantastic, giving you all of the dialogue, sound effects, and music in outstanding quality. Overall, Fifth Season has done a wonderful job in both departments for the show's physical release.

Special Features:

None.

Conclusion:

"See" presents a fascinating & compelling tale that starts off small in its scope, but eventually grows to encompass so much more, utilizing outstanding production design, costumes, cinematography, and visual effects to bring its world to life & draw the viewer into its intriguing journey. The show may not have gotten that much attention while it was on, but now that it's on Blu-ray, hopefully more people will take a chance and catch up with this pleasant little surprise.

Score: 4/5

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