I’m enjoying the new NBC show Blindspot much more than I
expected. It’s a ‘high concept’ show, which often spells disaster when the
writers have no idea where to go with the high concept once they get beyond the
pilot episode. When it works, however, it can be golden (Blacklist).
Blindspot sports some very sharp writing, indicating the
show runners have a clear understanding of the concept and where they are
taking it. The high concept mystery underlying the series (who is the tattoo
covered Jane Doe and why do her tattoos keep leading the FBI to major crimes)
has been brilliantly dispersed through the first six episodes, managing to keep
me interested and coming back without being frustratingly obtuse.
The biggest risk in utilizing this style of storytelling is
it is a dangerous weekly high wire act. Done right, the underlying mystery
keeps regular viewers wanting/hoping to see if the show can actually pull off a
satisfying resolution. Done wrong (Lost), the mystery is kept going from season
to season, simply getting more complicated and confusing (Person of Interest)
with no resolution in sight causing once engaged viewers to let episode after
episode stack up of their DVR without watching.
So far, Blindspot has been handled in a satisfying and
intriguing manner. I’m going to keep watching, battling against my cynicism and
hoping for a strong wrap up to the season…
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