Fans of the very best action TV were treated to one of the most astonishing openings of any pilot, as Blindspot made an impressive Philippines debut on Warner TV. With the show airing just a few hours after the US premiere, clips and comments buzzed around social media with audiences around the world already hooked.
The opening sequence is arguably one of the most ambitious in television history, with New York City’s Times Square completely emptying to reveal a mysterious duffel bag. After the bomb squad descends, the viewers finally learn its contents: a lady with no memory of what happened, and completely naked except for head-to-toe tattoos.
“It was really intimidating but super-exciting at the same time,” revealed Jamie Alexander who plays Jane Doe – the lady in the bag. “I think it’s one of the most epic scenes I’ve ever shot in my life. To see Times Square that empty was pretty unusual but it was incredibly cold at that time in New York, so that made it even more eerie and atmospheric.”
This is not a series that hangs around; the story moves quickly and clues as to Jane’s identity are instantly discovered. An obvious one is her FBI connection. Agent Kurt Weller’s name is tattooed right across her back. Along with a team of agents, they later discover that her intricate tattoos are actually a map of crimes leading to a vast conspiracy that’s just waiting to be solved.
According to Sullivan Stapleton, who plays Agent Weller, the beauty of Blindspot is down to the surprising plot twists that often the cast doesn’t even know about yet. “We’re not locked-in to a one way [plot] and it’s kind of refreshing,” added Stapleton.
The first few episodes of Blindspot have already set the tone for an incredibly fast-paced series, with a distinctly non-formulaic storyline that will keep viewers hungry for more.
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