Between classics likeCriminal MindsandCSI,crime procedurals have always had a strong fan-base.
Indeed, it’s hard to figure out why this show isn’t treated like a classic.
But even that’s just scratching the surface.
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The only problem: they don’t have one.
Where this episode deviates from the usualBlindspotstructure, it gets massive props purely for it being a Patterson-and-Rich-centric episode.
Accompanied by the masterfully cinematic landscape of Peru, their witty banter shone throughout.
Thankfully, all ended well and each lived to see another day.
Who doesn’t love the undercover couple trope of crime procedurals?
Some of thebest crime-fighting couplesspark their connections because of it.
It’s just a shame it all ended shockingly with the heartbreaking death of David (Joe Dinicol).
The only clues are believed to be on her body as she is completely covered in intricate tattoos.
As far as pilot episodes go,Blindspot’s was pretty strong.
Clearly, we love a Rich DotCom-centric episode, and why wouldn’t we?
He’s easily one of the most charismatic characters on the show.
Indeed, seeing the team begrudgingly comply with Rich’s antics is always an entertaining feat.
In the end, some relationships strengthen whereas others completely break.
But upon her team gearing up to raid Sandstorm’s headquarters, it is revealed to be a trap.
Like most episodes ofBlindspot, this one masterfully captures the much-needednail-biting tension of the drama genre.
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Nothing could have prepared the fans, or the team, forsuch deep betrayal.
In trueBlindspotfashion, this finale hit fans with plot-twist after plot-twist.
This left fans with its most poignant scene as the Briggs siblings said their final goodbyes.
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But the tenderness was quickly short-lived.
The time has come for the ultimate showdown between the FBI and Sandstorm.
And as expected, the action was jam-packed.
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Indeed, this episode deserves its praise purely for the execution of the stunt design and cinematography.
Both were extremely elaborate, dynamic, and intricate - hooking audiences in throughout the entire episode’s duration.
Unfortunately for him, this only leads to heartbreak and more polarizing questions.
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And spoiler alert - it doesn’t end well for Jane.
Paralleling the events of the pilot, this finale ends with Jane back in FBI custody.
Only now, she isn’t the helpless victim, but rather, the reason for their suffering.
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