‘See’ Recap: ‘Godflame’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

One thing that fans of television can agree upon, is that 2022 has been a year of endings. Because big show after big show has left the airwaves this year via series finale and well… there are still more to come. In fact, a wildly popular show on Apple TV+ is also preparing to take part in its swan song. For season three of See is about to air on the network and it will be the final chapter of this fascinating saga. One that saw mankind thrive centuries down the line without the use of sight. A plot that has offered commentary on our resilience as a species and how a disability doesn’t make a person any less of an individual. 

But before we bid farewell to this wonderful and compelling show, one that is also filled to the brim with stunning action and adventure and big names everywhere you turn, we here at NTG thought it would be worthwhile to revisit the first season one more time, and really reflect on what made this show the big hit that it turned out to be… starting with the series premiere, ‘Godflame’. A story that quite frankly, did an amazing job of presenting an alternate future without sight, in a compelling and engaging manner. Because this is a story that had the potential to go south quickly if the explanation regarding the end of sight wasn’t handled properly, but that simply wasn’t the case here. Instead… this show handled that just fine through title cards and the actions of the characters and their dialogue. 

In fact, actions are really what allowed for this premiere to shine. Since the stunningly prompt arrival of Tamacti Jun and his Witchfinders, brought about nothing but actions. The kind that genuinely informed us of how the world functions without the use of sight and how well humanity adapted to this surprise. Courtesy of the epic action that takes place, but there is still so much more to this premiere that makes it worth our while. Since it subtly introduces what the characters stand for and how good our heroes truly are and how far they’ll go to fight for what’s right in this messy and flawed world and of course, the wonder of this opening chapter still doesn’t end with these establishing points. Because it also draws us in with some sublime mysteries.   

Since we know little of Jerlamarel at the start of the journey or how he gained sight or why he’s so intent on having others find him, and that completely and utterly draws one in, as did the other uncomfortable introduction in this tale. For this is also when we meet Queen Sibeth Kane, who oddly seems more unstable here than she did the first time around, but that could be related to her wild actions in season two. But this was a fine introduction to a ruthless and outright insane leader, one that will cause great strife and trouble and that instability, and that mystery man, is indeed what compelled the viewer to continue the journey back in the day. To learn the answers to our burning questions and bear witness to how far the queen will indeed go with her madness.

Which makes this, a perfect premiere through and through since it offers so much. Because if you want action and adventure, you’ve got it, thanks to the sprawling setting of a future Pennsylvania and the things that Baba can do with his blade. If you want drama, it’s there too, courtesy of the tough calls made here and if you love intrigue and unique science fiction, you’ll find that as well. Since there are so many grand mysteries to be found here and of course… this story features a stunning setup of a future for humanity, that has never been done before. If anything, it really was a treat to revisit this premiere and its wonder one more time, and it will be equally as fascinating to pour over the rest of season one and all the wonderful moments it sent our way as our countdown to season three continues along. Until next time.

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