See: Complete Story and Character Guide

A post-apocalyptic world where humanity has lost the sense of sight — and a blind warrior who protects his tribe from a new threat: people who can see.

See premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019, as one of the streaming service's flagship launch titles. It ran for three seasons totaling 24 episodes. Starring Jason Momoa as Baba Voss, the series is set in a future where a devastating virus has wiped out most of humanity and left survivors without the sense of sight. According to Variety, the series was one of the most expensive television productions ever commissioned, with a reported budget of approximately $15 million per episode — placing it alongside Game of Thrones and The Mandalorian in terms of production scale.

Apple TV+ ended the series after three seasons — allowing the story to reach a planned conclusion. While the ending was still disappointing to fans who wanted more time in this richly imagined world, the third season was written as a series finale, providing more closure than most cancelled shows receive. However, given the show's ambitious world-building and the depth of its setting, many fans believe there were more stories to tell.

The Premise

Centuries after a virus destroyed civilisation and rendered humanity blind, a tribal society has developed using other senses — echolocation, heightened hearing, tactile communication. The world of See is one of the most detailed sensory environments ever depicted on television. The production team worked extensively with consultants from the blind community to create a believable culture that had adapted to life without sight over generations. Baba Voss, a fierce warrior and leader of the Alkenny tribe, adopts twins born with the mythical ability to see — a gift that has been lost to legend. When the tyrannical Queen Kane learns of the twins' existence, she dispatches her witchfinders to capture them, believing sight is the key to ultimate power.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the show's unique sensory choreography — how characters fight, hunt, and navigate without sight — was developed through months of rehearsal with movement coaches and blind consultants. The result was a television experience unlike anything else on screen, where action sequences were built around sound, touch, and spatial awareness rather than visual cues.

Full Season Recaps

Season 1 (2019)

Baba Voss protects his family from the forces of Queen Kane, led by the ruthless General Tamacti Jun. The season explores the world's unique sensory culture in depth — how tribes hunt using echolocation, how they communicate through touch and sound, and how they fight using weapons designed for non-visual combat. Baba's children, Haniwa and Kofun, begin to discover their ability to see, which threatens to expose their secret. The season culminates in a brutal battle for survival that establishes the stakes for the entire series. Key episodes include "God of War," which features an extended battle sequence choreographed entirely around blind combat, and "The Result," which reveals the twins' sight to the world.

Season 2 (2021)

The twins' ability to see is revealed, and the balance of power shifts dramatically. Baba journeys across new territories, encountering new tribes and new threats that expand the world significantly. Queen Kane's grip on power weakens as internal conflicts emerge within her court. The season introduces important new characters and cultures, including the Payan kingdom and its complex political dynamics. The season explores the practical and philosophical implications of sight in a blind world — is it a gift, a curse, or a weapon? According to TV Guide, the second season was praised for deepening the show's mythology while maintaining the visceral action and emotional stakes of the first season.

Season 3 (2022)

The final season brings the story to a conclusion. Baba Voss faces his greatest challenge yet — a new threat that endangers not just his family but the entire future of humanity. The season explores whether sight is ultimately a force for good or destruction, and what it truly means to be human in a world where the very definition of humanity has changed. The series finale provides a definitive ending to Baba's journey, with his legacy secured and the fate of the twins determined. While the ending provides closure, the richness of the world suggests that See could have supported additional seasons exploring the long-term consequences of sight's return to humanity.

Character Guide

Baba Voss

Jason Momoa plays the fierce warrior leader of the Alkenny tribe. Baba is a man of honour and violence — he will kill anyone who threatens his family, but he is driven by a deep sense of responsibility to his people. His arc across three seasons is about learning when to fight and when to trust, and the cost of leadership in a brutal world. Momoa's performance was widely praised, with Variety noting that he brought "unexpected depth and vulnerability to what could have been a one-note warrior role."

Queen Kane

Sylvia Hoeks plays the terrifying antagonist with Shakespearean intensity. Queen Kane is a woman who has built an empire based on lies and brutality — and she will do anything to maintain power, including sacrificing her own children. Her complex relationship with her daughter Maghra provides some of the series' most compelling drama. Hoeks's performance was singled out by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of the most compelling villains in modern television."

Maghra

Hera Hilmar plays Baba's wife, the biological mother of the sighted twins. Maghra carries the secret of the twins' origin — they are the product of a union with a sighted man from a hidden tribe — and must navigate her loyalty to her family against the political realities of their world. Her arc is one of the series' most complex, as she evolves from a protective mother to a political leader in her own right.

General Tamacti Jun

Archie Madekwe plays Queen Kane's right-hand man, a witchfinder general who tracks the twins across the world. His arc — from ruthless hunter to disillusioned rebel — is one of the series' strongest. Madekwe's performance brings nuance to a character who could have been a simple antagonist, revealing the humanity beneath the uniform.

Haniwa and Kofun

The sighted twins at the centre of the story. Haniwa (Nesta Cooper) is the more cautious and thoughtful of the two, while Kofun (Archie Madekwe in Season 1, later played by different actors) is more impulsive. Their journey from protected children to leaders in their own right forms the emotional backbone of the series.

Why Was See Cancelled?

Apple TV+ reportedly decided to end See after three seasons — a planned conclusion rather than an abrupt cancellation. The series was one of Apple's most expensive productions, with significant location shooting in British Columbia and Iceland, elaborate sets, and a large cast. According to Deadline, while the show had a dedicated audience, it was not among Apple's biggest hits in terms of viewership relative to its enormous budget. The creators were given the opportunity to write a series finale, providing more closure than most cancelled shows receive. Baba Voss's story reached its natural end, even if the world of See — with its intricate sensory culture, political landscape, and philosophical questions about perception and humanity — could have supported more seasons. Given Apple TV+'s generally high renewal rate, the decision to end See was likely driven by the specific economics of its production rather than any broader platform strategy.

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