See is Over: Did Season 3 End it Well?

When Apple TV+ launched on November 1, 2019, they released three drama series: For All Mankind, The Morning Show, and See (Servant followed close behind, premiering on November 28, 2019). These series quickly became the first great Apple TV+ shows to watch and proved that Apple was a force to be reckoned with in the streaming world.With Apple TV+ continuing to release great content with shows like Slow Horses and Ted Lasso, it’s no surprise that some shows may fall through the cracks and not get the attention they deserve. But See does not deserve to be on that list. For how amazing of a series it is, it seems to be lacking in a fan base and coverage that other similar shows on different services are getting. Luckily, with the end of season three, that trajectory seems to be changing, and the conversation about See is beginning.

This article may contain spoilers for See

A Fresh Concept

See was created by Steven Knight with a majority of the episodes being directed by Francis Lawrence and Anders Engström. The series stars Jason Momoa, Sylvia Hoeks (Blade Runner  2049), Hera Hilmar, Christian Camargo, Archie Madekwe, Nesta Cooper, and Alfre Woodard (The Gray Man and Luke Cage). The series begins with prescient title cards stating:

“Following the outbreak of a deadly virus in the 21st century, the Earth’s human population was reduced to less than two million. The humans who survived all emerged blind. Now, centuries later, the idea of vision exists only as a myth. To even speak of it is considered heresy.”

See then launches the audience right into their universe with an active birth, an incredible Haka (a Māori ceremony, here led by Momoa), and a wild battle. We quickly see that the people of this dystopian world have reverted to the ways of our tribal hunter-gather ancestors and also medieval societies.

Lawrence (who directed the series premiere) and Engström both stunningly show how this world operates without the use of sight. The little details like the ropes tied around the tops of the villages or the knotted yarn used to send messages give the audience an understanding of how people are functioning in this dystopia. Their cinematography beautifully captures the grand scenery and the intimate scenes between the characters.

Jason Momoa at His Best

Jason Momoa has been attached to some massive projects, such as Aquaman, Game of Thrones, Dune, and the recent Slumberland. Time and time again he has shown that he is exactly what we need in an action star and has quickly grown a list of great roles. But at the top of Jason Momoa’s best performances is his portrayal of Baba Voss in See.

Baba Voss is the Chief of the Alkenny Tribe and the adoptive father of two sighted children. In this role, Momoa shows his range as he has to balance being a father of young adults, a husband, and a brutal warrior. Momoa has beautiful scenes with Archie Madekwe (Kofun), Nesta Cooper (Haniwa), and Hera Hilmar (Maghra Kane) where he shows a gentler side that fans rarely see. Season two of See even finds Momoa fighting Dave Bautista in epic battle sequences that contain some of the best-choreographed fights on television today.

Did Apple TV+ Deliver the Ending See Deserved?

See ended with season three, which concluded on October 14, 2022, begging the question: did the series end well? As we have seen with other shows, it can be hard to give a great story a good conclusion. Although the list of series with finales that were disappointing is always growing, fortunately, See does not need to be added to that list. Season three brought everything fans loved about the series, with more wild battle scenes and Jason Momoa doing what he does best as the  brutal Baba Voss. It continued the story of the characters by bringing their stories to a justifiable close. Characters like Haniwa and Maghra felt like they came full circle and where the stories ended felt like they made sense. Audiences weren’t left questioning the fates of their favorite characters, and it left a satisfying feeling which seems to be becoming harder to do in television. With the end of

See, it is clear that Baba Voss will be missed not only by fans but also by Momoa (who posted a tribute to the series on his Instagram). With many series struggling to end well, it is nice to see a great show be given the ending it deserved. Nothing about this last season felt forced or like it did not belong. All of our questions were answered and audiences were given a glimpse of what the future looks like for this dystopian universe. Although it is sad to see Jason Momoa let go of a great character like Baba Voss, fans can be excited about the actor's future projects which include projects like the Apple TV+ historical limited series Chief of War. You can stream all episodes of See on Apple TV+.

The original article was posted on November 20, 2022, and can be found on Movieweb.com.