‘See’ Recap: ‘This Land Is Your Land’

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 303 of ‘See’. To revisit the previous episode, click here. 

It is definitely safe to say, that the third and final season of the Apple TV+ series, See, has been nothing short of breathtaking. For the first two episodes in season three have moved at a breakneck pace. Largely because Baba Voss and his family and friends have dealt with some stunning problems for certain. For a resurgent Trivantian Army has put the fear of the Godflame into Baba Voss’ heart with its new weapons created by Tormada and of course, there’s the unrest in Pennsa that the Witchfinders have sown, and of course, Sibeth has gone missing at a critical time. Leaving all of us to wonder if this stunning new pace for the show, one filled with big moments, was going to be the norm going forward or if we and the characters would get a slight break from the tension. 
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Well as it turns out, the latter option is something that the writer’s room leaned into for the next episode of this series. For ‘This Land Is Your Land’ is a story where the calmer and more relaxed moments outnumbered the intensity. A feat that this tale accomplished by giving Baba Voss and his family a little down time while the search for Sibeth continued and that led to some beautiful moments. The kind that saw Baba Voss teach his own son how to be a father, since Kofun was still struggling with such matters and this is also a story that saw Queen Maghra Kane begin to grow into her crown and come to understand just what kind of a leader she was going to be, courtesy of that ongoing unrest in her proud kingdom.

For the Witchfinders continued to press and press to bring revolution to Pennsa, and they even struck at Maghra’s family by going after Kofun. Which in turn prompted her to order all of them rounded up for execution. A move that made it appear as though, she was no better than Sibeth and the Kane legacy would continue to be cold and evil and everything awful in between. But in the end, Maghra found balance as queen and figured out how to spare lives while sending a powerful message and hopefully she did just that… since this madness does need to end, especially with what is on the horizon. But what matters more here, is that Maghra revealed herself to be a just and balanced ruler, and that is truly what Pennsa will need in the days ahead, since Baba Voss’ concerns and fears were confirmed by an unexpected ally.

For Wren made her way to the palace and informed the Queen of the new weapon. Prompting the order to march on the House of Enlightenment to stop this now. But before goodbyes could be said and the mission could get underway, the intensity returned through a shocking reveal. In that, Sibeth had been inside the palace all along. Aided by her own nephew/lover since Kofun felt the family unit needed to stay together in some form or fashion. And that decision, backfired horribly. Since she took the time to threaten her own child and wound Kofun to keep her hide safe, putting another enemy on the loose at the worst possible time, since clearly… it will be only a matter of time before the Trivantians make use of that weapon to expand their empire, starting with the Payan Kingdom. 

In the end however, this was just, a magnificent episode through and through. Simply because it truly did give us a moment to relax and reconnect with the characters we love, and in turn that allowed for them to grow and heal as best they can, all before unleashing hell from an old foe. For Sibeth was more ruthless than ever in this story, informing us of the fact that she has basically gone stark raving mad at this point and who knows what she will do now that she is free from her prison. Because she is about as unpredictable as they come and eager to reclaim her throne and that grand escape will absolutely motivate us to watch the next episode the instant it airs next Friday. So, we can see what other big and beautiful moments await us in the final season of this brilliant show. Until next time.  

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