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Ever wondered what would happen if the whole world just... went dark? Not for a night, but for centuries. That’s the wild premise behind See, the Jason Momoa blind show that basically anchored the launch of Apple TV+.
It’s a weird one. Honestly, when it first dropped, critics didn't really know what to make of it. You’ve got Aquaman himself playing a tribal leader named Baba Voss in a future where sight is a literal myth. If you mention "seeing," you’re basically a heretic. People think vision is some kind of dark magic used by the "old gods" who destroyed the world.
What is See actually about?
The story kicks off about 600 years after a virus wiped out most of humanity. The two million people left were all blind. Fast forward a few centuries, and sight has been bred out of the human race. Society has gone full medieval-tribal. They hunt, build, and wage war using sound, smell, and touch.
Everything changes when Baba Voss’s wife gives birth to twins. The twist? They can see.
This sends the world into a tailspin. Queen Sibeth Kane, a ruthlessly unhinged ruler of the Payan Kingdom, sends her "Witchfinders" to hunt these kids down. She thinks they're an abomination. Baba Voss, being the absolute unit he is, has to protect his family from an entire army while navigating a world that’s literally designed for the sightless.
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The realism of a world without sight
What’s kinda cool about this show is how much work went into the world-building. This wasn't just actors stumbling around with their eyes closed. The production hired Joe Strechay, a blindness consultant who is blind himself. He didn't just give notes; he basically ran a "blind bootcamp" for the cast.
Momoa and the rest of the crew had to learn how to move through the forest using echolocation. They used "shadow warriors" who could move silently by sensing air pressure changes. They even developed a unique form of sign language based on touch and "knots" (like Braille but on ropes) for record-keeping.
- Echolocation: Actors learned to click or tap sticks to sense objects.
- Tactile Maps: The tribes used ropes and textured paths to navigate villages.
- Scent Identification: In battle, warriors would smear specific scents on themselves to tell friend from foe.
It sounds intense because it was. Momoa has gone on record saying it was the hardest thing he’s ever done as an actor. He spent hours wearing a sleep mask to train his other senses.
Is Jason Momoa actually blind?
No. Jason Momoa is sighted.
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But here is where the show gets some major "representation" points: while the leads are sighted, Apple TV+ actually hired dozens of actors and crew members who are blind or have low vision. Marilee Talkington, who plays Souter Bax, is legally blind. Bree Klauser, who plays Matal, is also part of the blind community.
This matters because, for a long time, Hollywood treated disability as a "costume." In See, it’s just the way the world works. The characters aren't "broken"—they’re highly efficient survivors.
The Battle of the Voss Brothers
If you stick around for Season 2, things get even crazier. We meet Edo Voss, played by Dave Bautista. Yes, it’s Aquaman vs. Drax.
The sibling rivalry is peak drama. Edo is the Commander General of the Trivantian Republic, a rival nation that’s much more industrial and brutal. The fight choreography is specifically designed for blind combat. They don't swing wildly; they stay close, using grappling and "listening" for the weight of a blade. It’s messy, loud, and surprisingly technical.
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Why people still talk about it in 2026
Even though the show wrapped up after three seasons, it’s stayed relevant because it’s one of the few high-budget sci-fi series that doesn't rely on the "sighted savior" trope. Usually, in these stories, the person who can see is automatically the King of Everything.
In See, the sighted kids (Kofun and Haniwa) are often at a disadvantage. They can see a cliff, sure, but they can't "hear" an enemy creeping up through the leaves like Baba Voss can. In the dark, they're useless. It flips the script on what we think of as a "disability."
How to watch it right now
If you’re looking to binge the whole thing, here’s the breakdown:
- Platform: Exclusively on Apple TV+.
- Duration: 3 Seasons (24 episodes total).
- Vibe: Think Game of Thrones meets The Last of Us, but with more fur and clicking.
The series finale (Season 3, Episode 8) is titled "I See You," which is a bit on the nose, but honestly? It hits hard. Baba Voss’s final stand is probably Momoa’s best acting work to date. It’s less about being a superhero and more about being a dad who will literally tear a mountain down to save his kids.
If you’re planning to watch, definitely turn on the Audio Description. Apple put a massive amount of effort into the AD track, making it one of the most accessible shows ever made. It’s a totally different experience when you hear a narrator describe the subtle shifts in the environment that the characters are reacting to.
Your next move: Go into your Apple TV+ settings and toggle on the "Audio Description" for the pilot episode. Even if you have perfect vision, it changes how you perceive the action and helps you appreciate the tiny details of the world-building you might otherwise miss.