Blindspot

When a naked woman with no memory is found in Times Square, investigators discover her body is covered in complex tattoos that map out a trail of crimes. One tattoo names FBI agent Kurt Weller, which draws him and his squad into unraveling an elaborate puzzle. The woman adopts the name Jane Doe while federal agents and forensic experts follow each inked clue, chasing leads that range from street-level violence to international plots. The show balances case-of-the-week investigations that spring from individual tattoos with a longer serialized mystery about who arranged the markings and why, keeping the central question of Jane's identity at the heart of the action without spoiling its later revelations. Team dynamics change as secrets surface.

Created by Martin Gero and premiering in 2015, Blindspot stars Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton, with Audrey Esparza, Ashley Johnson, and Ennis Esmer, blending procedural cases with serialized conspiracy, and produced with a fast-paced visual style.

While Blindspot didn't dominate major awards, it did receive attention in genre and fan circles. The central concept, lead performances, and production elements were singled out in specialty polls and fan-voted ceremonies, and the show maintained a visible profile among viewers who followed its unfolding mystery, with fans staying engaged.

The image of a tattooed stranger discovered in Times Square became an instantly recognizable TV motif, inspiring parodies, Halloween costumes, and social media speculation. Weekly episodes prompted online fan theories, and the show's high-concept hook influenced conversations about network thrillers in the mid-2010s, and generated late-night references.

Audience ratings average 7.377/10 from many votes, reflecting steady engagement. Viewers and critics praised the central mystery, action set pieces, and the ensemble's chemistry, while commentary often noted sprawling mythology, shifting tone across seasons, and the balance between procedural puzzles and serialized payoff, and some viewers debated its pacing.