‘See’ Recap: ‘The Lowlands’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Jason Momoa as Baba Voss in Episode 306 of ‘See’ – ‘The Lowlands’. (Photo Courtesy of Apple.)

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 306 of ‘See’. To revisit the previous episode, click here.
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Over the course of its three-year run, the Apple TV+ series, See, has done a phenomenal job of providing its fans with fresh and original storytelling. For everything we’ve experienced emotionally on this journey through a harrowing future, really has broken ground and wowed us every step of the way, and even this final season has been quite unconventional in nature. Since the build-up here has been subtle, and we’ve even seen our heroes and our heavy tangle well before the final battle has even remotely started. But there are some traditional elements to ending a story that cannot be avoided, and at long last… this series finally treaded into some familiar territory. But not before keeping things fresh and wild.
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For ‘The Lowlands’ is a story that saw Queen Maghra Kane lose her entire council to the resurgent Witchfinders, and she went to some dark places because of that. Since such a move on her sister’s part taught her, she had to respond in kind, and she most certainly did. With swift brutality that we’ve never seen from her before and that wasn’t the only unique moment present in this story. For a voyage through the lowlands of Pennsa, brought forth a horrifying surprise and horror movie tribute. For Baba Voss and his friends and family, ran into some cannibals along the way, which forced everyone to switch tactics to save Lord Harlan and Haniwa, who were slated to become the next meal of these savages.

But since this series is set in Pennsylvania, in the area surrounding Pittsburgh, this writer couldn’t help but notice that having cannibals referred to as ‘Flesh Eaters’ in Pittsburgh… was nothing short of a grand tribute to George A. Romero. Whose flesh-eating zombies took the world by storm in movies that he filmed in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, and this was a cool little shout out, one that eventually led to the first real traditional moment in this incredible sequence, a major character death. For final seasons are well known for bidding farewell to beloved characters and unfortunately, Lord Harland met his end here trying to keep Haniwa safe. Giving him a noble departure whilst bringing a tear to our eyes, since he found redemption and true heroism in his final moments.

However, that wasn’t the only traditional final season moment present in this tale. For while all of that was happening, Sibeth was doing her best to reclaim agency and her throne, by making a proverbial deal with the devil. For she had her new army stop the Trivantian one in its tracks, so she could capture Tormada and demand his loyalty to her crown. With a sweetener of course. In that, he could become her King and they together could build a new kingdom ruled by fear through explosives… after they leveled Pennsa and Paya into nothingness of course. Which was a deal that ‘King’ Tormada was happy to accept and well, it is common practice in a final season to see evil combine their powers, to raise the stakes like never before.

Yet, while one might lament having elements that are familiar present in such an original story, it works here. Because a showdown must take place and evil has to be dealt with since Tormada and Sibeth have hung heavy over this story for a long time now. So, what better way to than to prepare us for a grand final battle than sticking with the basics? Plus, there were plenty of original moments to balance everything out. But what matters more, is that the stage is set for one final showdown between the forces of good and the agents of evil and with two episodes to go in the series, it will be interesting to see how that grand showdown comes together and who will win the day when this saga, comes to its close. Until next time.

As an added bonus, Apple TV+ was kind enough to provide NTG with an Exclusive Clip from this week’s episode for all of you to enjoy!

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