SEE SEASON 2 OFFİCİAL TRAİLER (2021)

See is an American science fiction drama television series produced for Apple TV+ starring Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard in leading roles. It is written by Steven Knight and directed by Francis Lawrence. It also stars Sylvia Hoeks, Hera Hilmar and Christian Camargo. Executive producers include Knight, Lawrence, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kristen Campo. The series premiered on November 1, 2019, and was renewed for a second season, but filming was temporarily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming concluded on March 18, 2021, with the second season premiering on August 27, 2021. In June 2021, Apple announced the show was to be renewed for a third season, with filming having already commenced in May 2021.[1][2]

Contents

1 Premise
2 Cast and characters

2.1 Main
2.2 Recurring
2.3 Guest

3 Episodes

3.1 Season 1 (2019)
3.2 Season 2 (2021)

4 Production

4.1 Development
4.2 Casting
4.3 Filming

5 Release
6 Reception

6.1 Critical response
6.2 Accolades

7 References
8 External links

Premise

In the twenty-first century, a virus wiped out most of humanity. Less than two million people survived, and their distant descendants have all lost their sense of sight. See takes place several centuries later, where society has found new ways to socially interact, build, hunt, and survive without vision.[3] The concept of vision has become a myth, and any mention of it is considered heresy.

In the mountains, a pregnant woman named Maghra seeks shelter with the Alkenny tribe. The Chief of the Alkenny, Baba Voss, who has been unable to father children, marries her and adopts her children. Their biological father, Jerlamarel, is wanted by the Queen of the Payan kingdom for the heresy of being "sighted" (the natural ability to see). Word spreads of Jerlamarel siring children, prompting a witch hunt for Jerlamarel and his offspring. Baba Voss must protect both his family and his tribe against the Queen's army.

"Alkenny" and "Kanzua" may be alterations of Allegheny and Kinzua, real-life locations in present-day western Pennsylvania.

Cast and characters
Main

Jason Momoa as Baba Voss, a fearless warrior and the leader of the Alkenny Tribe. He's the husband of Maghra, older brother of Edo Voss, and the adopted father of Kofun and Haniwa, children born with the now-dormant sense of sight. He places the safety of his family, friends, and tribe as a top priority to protect them from the Witchfinders.
Sylvia Hoeks as Queen Sibeth Kane, the ruler of the Payan Kingdom and Maghra's older sister. She exercises her power ruthlessly and murders anyone who spreads heresy about the sense of sight.
Hera Hilmar as Maghra Kane, who joined the Alkenny Tribe as a stranger, soon marrying Baba Voss. She's the younger sister of Sibeth and the mother of Kofun and Haniwa. Fiercely protective of her family, Maghra will do whatever is necessary to keep them alive.
Christian Camargo as Tamacti Jun, the royal tax collector and Witchfinder General of the Payan army. A brilliant and violent soldier, he is tasked with finding those with sight, specifically the children of Jerlamarel.
Archie Madekwe as Kofun, the son of Baba Voss and Maghra, and the biological son of Jerlamarel, who has the ability to see. Composed, careful and intelligent, he grows to be more cautious than his twin sister Haniwa.
Nesta Cooper as Haniwa, the daughter of Baba Voss and Maghra, and the biological daughter of Jerlamarel, who also has the ability to see. Proud, determined, and strong, she grows to be more rebellious than her twin brother Kofun, and more curious about their true origins.
Yadira Guevara-Prip as Bow Lion, a fierce ally of Baba Voss and member of the Alkenny Tribe. She's the daughter of The Dreamer and possesses the skills of a "Shadow Warrior", having the rare ability to move undetected by sound or smell. (season 1; guest season 2)
Alfre Woodard as Paris, a wise elder member of the Alkenny Tribe. Her innate wisdom guides Baba Voss, especially in times of crisis, and she acts as a foster mother to him. She also serves as the shaman of the tribe. (seasons 1–2)
Eden Epstein as Wren, a smart and ambitious lieutenant of the Trivantian army, who has the ability to see and is a close confidant of Edo Voss. (season 2–present)
Olivia Cheng as Charlotte, a fierce warrior and protector of the Alkenny. She has no filter and isn’t shy about saying whatever is on her mind. (season 2–present)
Hoon Lee as Toad, a skilled Witchfinder soldier. He believes sight is evil, which has been ingrained in him since birth. (season 2)
Tom Mison as Lord Harlan, the ruler of the city of Pennsa who's a fast talker, smart, and cunning. He's the older brother of Kerrigan and a childhood friend of Maghra. (season 2–present)
Dave Bautista as Edo Voss, the vengeful younger brother of Baba Voss and the Commander General of the Trivantian army, the rival kingdom of Payan. (season 2)

Recurring

Tantoo Cardinal as The Dreamer, an elder member of the Alkenny Tribe and the mother of Bow Lion. (season 1)
Mojean Aria as Gether Bax, an untrustworthy member of the Alkenny Tribe and the nephew of Souter Bax. (season 1)
Marilee Talkington as Souter Bax, a member of the Alkenny Tribe and the aunt of Gether Bax. (season 1)
Luc Roderique as Arca, the quartermaster of the Alkenny Tribe who's loyal to Baba Voss. (season 1)
Bree Klauser as Matal, a member of the Alkenny Tribe and a "Presage", someone with an extrasensory ability to feel emotions. (season 1)
Peter James Bryant as Lord Dune, one of Sibeth Kane's advisors and member of the ruling council of Payan. (season 1)
Hiro Kanagawa as Lord Unoa, the royal physician of Payan. (season 1)
Lauren Glazier as Nyrie, the loyal lady-in-waiting of Sibeth Kane. (season 1)
Franz Drameh as Boots, a mysterious former member of a scavenger tribe. He is also a son of Jerlamarel and has the ability to see. (season 1; guest season 2)
Timothy Webber as Cutter, a slave owner who controls a silk manufacturing operation that supplies the nobles of Payan. (season 1)
Jessica Harper as Cora, a slave who worked at Cutter's silk farms, until she later gains her freedom. (season 1; guest season 2)
Dayo Okeniyi as Oloman, the oldest of Jerlamarel's sighted children and his right hand who's also a proficient engineer. (season 2; guest season 1)
Adrian Groulx as Rockwell, a young child of Jerlamarel who was gifted to Edo Voss so he can take advantage of sight in combat. (season 2)
Alex Breaux as Dax, a Witchfinder serving under Toad. (season 2)
Adam Morse as Frye, a Witchfinder serving under Toad. (season 2)
Luke Humphrey as Kerrigan, Lord Harlan's younger brother and close advisor. (season 2)
Martin Roach as Captain Gosset, the commander of the military forces in Pennsa. (season 2)
Nina Kiri as Harmony, a servant in Pennsa who attends to both Sibeth & Maghra Kane. (season 2)

Guest

Joshua Henry as Jerlamarel, a heretic and preacher of sight. He's the biological father of Kofun, Haniwa, Boots and many other sighted children. (seasons 1–2)

Episodes
Season 1 (2019)
Season 2 (2021)
Production
Development

On January 10, 2018, it was announced that Apple had given the production a series order for a single eight-episode season. The series was written by Steven Knight and directed by Francis Lawrence, both of whom also executive produce alongside Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Kristen Campo. Production companies involved with the series consist of Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

On November 7, 2019, Apple ordered a second season of the series.[12] A third season renewal came on June 10, 2021, prior to the second season premiere.[1]

Casting

A July 2018 announcement revealed that Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard had been cast in series regular roles,[13][14][15][16] followed by news that Yadira Guevara-Prip, Nesta Cooper, Sylvia Hoeks, and Archie Madekwe had joined the main cast a month later.[17][18] On October 18, 2018, it was reported that Christian Camargo and Hera Hilmar had been cast in series regular roles.[19] Oliver Rae Aleron and Spencer Prewett from Archspire appear in a cameo in the first episode.[20] In January 2020, it was announced that Dave Bautista would be joining the series for season 2, playing the brother of Baba Voss.[21][22] In February 2020, news followed that Adrian Paul would also be joining the cast, playing a character named Lord Harlan,[23] though Tom Mison would end up taking that role.

In October 2020, it was announced that Jason Momoa's former Stargate Atlantis castmate, Joe Flanigan, had been cast in the second season of the show.[24] In June 2021, it was announced Eden Epstein, Tom Mison, Hoon Lee, Olivia Cheng, David Hewlett and Tamara Tunie had joined Bautista as new series regulars for the second season.[25]

Filming

Principal photography for the first season commenced on September 17, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and ended on February 8, 2019.[26][27] In October 2018, filming was reported to be taking place in Coquitlam, Eagle Mountain, North Vancouver (water shed), Rutheford service road, Pemberton, Deroche, Delta at Boundary Bay, Mission, Squamish Valley, Youth Detention Center Burnaby, Allouette in Mapleridge and the Campbell River and Strathcona Provincial Park areas of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.[28]

Filming for the second season was expected to begin on February 3, 2020 and end on July 10, 2020.[29] However, in March 2020, production was shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[30] In September 2020, it was reported that See would resume filming on October 14, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario.[31] The second season finished filming on March 18, 2021.[32]

Prior to the premiere of season two, the show was renewed for a third season with filming beginning in May and wrapping in November 2021.[1][33]

Release

During Apple WWDC 2021, a sizzle reel included footage from the second season. A few days later, on June 10, 2021, a teaser for the second season was revealed along with the release of August 27, 2021.[34]

Reception
Critical response

The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gave the first season a 44% approval rating based on 52 reviews, with an average rating of 5.30/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Though its capable cast is clearly game, an over-reliance on gore and a grimly—and at times comically—convoluted narrative blurs See's bold vision."[35] On Metacritic the series has a weighted average score of 40 out of 100 based on reviews from 25 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[36] Rotten Tomatoes gave the second season a 83% approval rating based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.10/10.[37] Season 2 broke the viewership record for Apple TV becoming the most-watched drama series.[38]

In November 2019, Variety's Daniel D'Addario was critical of the show, saying it: "Wastes the time of Jason Momoa and Alfre Woodard, among others, on a story that starts from a position of fun, giddy strangeness and drags itself forward at a lugubrious pace."[39]

Ben Travers at IndieWire responded positively to the first season: "Steven Knight's action-drama is a strange-but-effective blend" and "the balance isn't quite there yet, as episodes don't exactly earn their hourlong run time. Momoa, meanwhile, fits the role well."[40]

Accolades

Season Episodes Originally released
First released Last released
1 8 November 1, 2019 December 6, 2019
2 8 August 27, 2021 October 15, 2021
No.
overall No. in
season Title Directed by Written by Original release date [4]
1 1 "Godflame" Francis Lawrence Steven Knight November 1, 2019
In a dystopian future where the human race has lost the sense of sight, two babies are born to Maghra—a newcomer to the Alkenny tribe which has settled for generations within a lush forest landscape. She is assisted by Paris—a companion from her past. Meanwhile, Queen Kane—the ruler of the city of Kanzua and the Witchfinder army, has ordered her Witchfinder General, Tamacti Jun to hunt down any so called "witches"—those who promote the concept of vision or who spread the knowledge of Jerlamarel, a man with the ability to see. At the Alkenny settlement, tribe leader Baba Voss—the adopted father of the babies and Maghra's partner—prepares the village for battle. Tribe member Gether Bax betrays the Alkenny by disclosing the location of the settlement to Tamacti Jun, and also mentions the birth of the babies and the rumors that their father is the mythical Jerlamarel. Baba Voss and the Alkenny engage in a bloody battle to defend the settlement and the Witchfinder army retreats. With their location compromised and the Witchfinder army now in pursuit, Baba Voss and Paris follow Jerlamarel's clues and lead the Alkenny to a newly-discovered bridge which provides the tribe passage out of the valley. Baba Voss destroys the bridge preventing their pursuers from following. After many days of travel, the Alkenny find a new area to create a settlement.
2 2 "Message in a Bottle" Francis Lawrence Steven Knight November 1, 2019
While hunting in the forest and carrying the two babies, Baba Voss is attacked by a bear but is saved by an unknown man. The man reveals himself to be Jerlamarel. He asks Baba Voss to raise his children and keep them safe until they are older and informs him that he has hidden a box containing "knowledge" at a nearby waterfall as a gift to the children. Baba Voss retrieves the box which contains dozens of books. Meanwhile, Gether Bax continues to stoke discontent towards Voss' leadership of the Alkenny. Together with his aunt Souter Bax, they secretly enlist another tribe member - Bow Lion, acting as a Shadow (a person skilled in obtaining information covertly), to spy on Paris. Maghra, Baba Voss and Paris discover that the babies—now named Kofun and Haniwa—can see, and agree not to speak of the discovery again for twelve summers. Aware of this information, Gether Bax sends a message in a bottle down river. Twelve summers later, Paris goes against Maghra's wishes and informs Kofun and Haniwa that Jerlamarel is their real father and provides them with the box of books to read and learn from.
3 3 "Fresh Blood" Francis Lawrence Steven Knight and Hadi Nicholas Deeb November 1, 2019
Several years later, Kofun and Haniwa are on the verge of adulthood and have spent the past few years gaining knowledge and skills from Jerlamarel's books. Meanwhile, having failed in his search to locate them over many years, Witchfinder General Tamacti Jun returns to Queen Kane's palace who approves his request to kill himself as opposed to execution as punishment for his failure. Queen Kane receives Gether Bax' message reporting the location of the Alkenny and has a change of heart towards Tamacti Jun, instead ordering him once again to hunt down the children. At the Alkenny's settlement, Gether and Souter Bax' incestuous relationship results in a stillborn and disfigured child. In response, Baba Voss, Maghra and Paris along with several younger Alkenny seek out a nearby 'festival' to encourage tribe members to seek partners from outside their tribe. Unknown to them, Kofun and Haniwa curiously follow behind. The group reach the festival but discover the Witchfinder's rumors of witches have spread and witness innocent people being burned alive. Kofun is captured by slave traders. Haniwa informs her parents and the group track the slave traders to a former mining quarry. Baba Voss reveals his shame of being a former slave trader himself to his family, before carrying out a violent rescue of Kofun. The tribe return to the Alkenny settlement to discover the Witchfinder army on the verge of mounting an attack.
4 4 "The River" Anders Engström Steven Knight and Hadi Nicholas Deeb November 8, 2019
As the Witchfinder army invades the Alkenny settlement, Baba Voss, Maghra, Paris, Kofun and Haniwa escape along with Bow Lion. Baba Voss leads the group to a river and a raft he had previously constructed in secret. Gether Bax once again betrays the tribe and leads the Witchfinders to the river in pursuit of the group before tracking them. The group defend themselves from attack before Haniwa fatally wounds Gether Bax and the tribe escape downriver. Meanwhile, Queen Kane's parliament convenes and expresses frustration at the amount of resources being used to locate Jerlamarel's children over many years. Shortly after, two parliament members—Lord Dune and Lady An, conspire to murder Queen Kane however the plot is overheard by the Queen's lady-in-waiting Nyrie who discloses the plan. Back at the river, Paris reveals a final letter to Kofun and Haniwa from their father. The letter provides directions to Jerlamarel's location. The group vote in favor of following the instructions and later settle for the night by campfire. The following morning the group discover their weapons missing as well as a small bag containing an item of value belonging to Maghra. Meanwhile, Queen Kane having been lured into a trap, executes Lord Dune and Lady An with the help of Nyrie. With her followers rising up against her, Queen Kane destabilizes the Kanzua dam causing the structure to collapse, flooding the village, and vows to seek out Jerlamarel herself.
5 5 "Plastic" Anders Engström Steven Knight and Soo Hugh November 15, 2019
As the valley floods following the Kanzua dam collapse, Queen Kane and Nyrie escape. Back at the river, Baba Voss, Kofun and Haniwa search for the missing items and locate a scavenger settlement nearby. Haniwa infiltrates the settlement and locates the missing items but is attacked by a lone figure. Baba Voss and Kofun come to her rescue. The lone occupant is revealed to be a young man by the name of Boots—another of Jerlamarel's children who also has the ability to see. Boots pledges his loyalty to Baba Voss on the condition he can join the group in their journey. Meanwhile, Queen Kane, Nyrie and her driver are attacked by two Shadow Warriors. Nyrie and the driver are killed while Queen Kane is captured and taken to a nearby silk manufacturing settlement known as the City of Worms where she is presented to its leader, a man named Cutter. Unaware of her true identity, Cutter forces Queen Kane into slavery. At the river, Haniwa returns the small bag to Maghra. The group are located by the Witchfinder army once again and forced to retreat into the forest. Maghra and Paris take shelter while Baba Voss and the rest of the group fight off their pursuers. Maghra comes out of hiding and confronts the Witchfinder General, Tamacti Jun. The item inside Maghra's bag is revealed to be a ring worn only by royalty. Upon hearing the familiar sound of the ring's rattle, Tamacti Jun bows before Maghra and addresses her as Princess Maghra of House Kane.
6 6 "Silk" Stephen Surjik Steven Knight, Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz November 22, 2019
Maghra reveals to Tamacti Jun that years earlier, her dying father, the former King of House Kane, chose her as his successor over her older sister, now revealed to be Queen Kane. With no proof other than her word, Maghra reminds Tamacti Jun that it was his deciding vote that saw Queen Kane emerge as monarch instead. Meanwhile, at the City of Worms, a slave by the name of Cora befriends the captive Queen Kane who later reveals her royal status in confidence. Cora is revealed to be acting on Cutter's orders to gain information. Queen Kane is brought to him before Cutter removes a royal amulet embedded within her chest. Back at the river, Boots falsely claims he witnessed Maghra's death and betrays the group by leading them to a cave where they are held in captivity. A woman claiming to be Boots' mother approaches the group and offers to help them escape on the condition that one of them kill Boots due to his past actions. Baba Voss fights off several of their captors allowing Kofun, Haniwa, Paris and Bow Lion to reach the surface, before Baba Voss himself barely escapes alive. Nearby, Boots allows himself to be taken captive by the Witchfinder army and is taken to Maghra. Shortly after, messengers deliver a ransom note from Cutter to Tamacti Jun informing them of Queen Kane's imprisonment, along with the royal amulet as proof of her identity. Boots requests that Maghra let him serve as her lieutenant and offers to track down her sister.
7 7 "The Lavender Road" Frederick E.O. Toye Steven Knight and Robert Levine November 29, 2019
Tamacti Jun tortures the messengers from the City of Worms to reveal its location, having captured them with the help of Boots. Leaving behind a small faction of soldiers to search for Maghra's family, Tamacti Jun takes Maghra, Boots, and the rest of his army to rescue Queen Kane. Locating the City of Worms, Tamacti Jun sends Boots to scout the area, then uses the information to infiltrate the site himself. After killing the guards he finds the injured Queen, who has been helped by Cora during the commotion to overpower Cutter and strangle him with her chains. Maghra comes to aid her sister, who deduces her identity. Queen Kane reveals that she destroyed the dam at Kanzua as she fled in order to kill her opposers. Tamacti Jun reacts with anger at her selfish actions and considers whether Maghra would be a more suitable replacement as monarch. Meanwhile, the others continue on foot, finally locating The Lavender Road—a path lined with lavender described as a route to Jerlamarel's location. The group meet resistance whilst attempting to cross a mountain pass and Bow Lion is injured. Kofun and Haniwa reveal themselves as the children of Jerlamarel, however only they are permitted by the guards to pass through to a bridge to the House of Enlightenment. Baba Voss insists that Kofun and Haniwa proceed, to continue to their destiny. Retreating out of earshot with Bow Lion and Paris, Baba Voss reveals that they are not leaving and will to continue to stay close. Kofun and Haniwa continue across the bridge, where they are met for the first time in their lives by bright electrically powered spot lights.
8 8 "House of Enlightenment" Salli Richardson-Whitfield Steven Knight and Jonathan Tropper December 6, 2019
Jerlamarel appears and welcomes the twins to the House of Enlightenment—a former prison converted into a settlement with electricity, hot water and an extensive library. He introduces them to half a dozen other sighted individuals—also his offspring. The pair realize Jerlamarel views himself as a savior of mankind and that he has been chosen by God to bring back vision to the world. Nearby, Baba Voss and Paris leave a seriously injured Bow Lion in the care of another tribe. Meanwhile, at the City of Worms, Tamacti Jun agrees with Maghra that Queen Kane should abdicate or face dire consequences. Boots is approached by Cora and attempts to influence him. Maghra informs Queen Kane of the choices open to her, but that ultimately it will not be her decision. Back at the House of Enlightenment, Kofun wakes and overhears Jerlamarel secretly discussing the handover of the twins to a Colonel from the Trivantian tribe who acts on behalf of a mysterious General seeking the children of Baba Voss. Jerlamarel agrees to only hand over Haniwa, which the Colonel accepts. Kofun is discovered and imprisoned before confronting Jerlamarel who fails to convince Kofun of his actions. Kofun attacks Jerlamarel who then orders guards to execute him. Outside, Kofun is saved by Baba Voss and the two re-enter the settlement. Kofun shuts down the generator, while Baba Voss discovers Jerlamarel handed Haniwa over to General Edo Voss—Baba Voss' brother. Baba defeats and blinds Jerlamarel in combat before he and Kofun escape and reunite with Paris. At the City of Worms, Tamacti Jun and Maghra press Queen Kane for her answer, before Boots appears and seriously wounds Tamacti Jun, apparently working in conjunction with Cora. Maghra and Queen Kane emerge—they address the Witchfinder army as joint rulers and announce Tamacti Jun committed suicide out of shame, before Maghra orders the army head to the Lavender Road to look for her family. Baba Voss, Kofun and Paris come across a large abandoned city and vow to save Haniwa.
No.
overall No. in
season Title Directed by Written by Original release date [5]
9 1 "Brothers and Sisters" Simon Cellan-Jones Jonathan Tropper August 27, 2021
10 2 "Forever" Frederick E.O. Toye & Anders Engström Stephen Tolkin September 3, 2021
11 3 "The Compass" Frederick E.O. Toye & Anders Engström Shelley Meals September 10, 2021
12 4 "The Witchfinder" Anders Engström Jennifer Yale September 17, 2021
13 5 "The Dinner Party" Anders Engström Kirsa Rein September 23, 2021
14 6 "The Truth About Unicorns" Anders Engström Nelson Greaves October 1, 2021
15 7 "The Queen's Speech" Anders Engström Jamie Chan October 8, 2021
16 8 "Rock-a-Bye" Anders Engström Jonathan Tropper October 15, 2021
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2019 IGN's Best of 2019 Awards Best Action TV Series See Nominated [41]
2020 The CAFTCAD Awards Excellence in Crafts – Textiles Lanny Campbell, Ellie Schultz, Samantha Stroman, Carolyn Bentley, Ciara Brady, & Gaye Gardiner Won [42]
Excellence in Crafts, Western Canada – Building Kieu Nguyen, Tannis Hegan, Ying Quan, Roma Wnuk, Renee Hope Twaddle Won
Directors Guild of Canada Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series Stephen Surjik (for "Silk") Nominated [43]
The Joey Awards Best Actress in a Guest Role on a TV Series 11-16 years Ava Sleeth Won [44]
Leo Awards Best Make-Up in a Dramatic Series Toby Lindala, Bree-Anna Lehto, Connie Parker, Matthew Aebig, Lanny C. Brown Nominated [45]
Location Managers Guild International Awards Outstanding Locations in Period Television Trevor Brokop, Nick Bergstedt, Michael Gazetas Nominated [46]
Ruderman Family Foundation Seal of Authentic Representation Authentic Representation See Won [47]
SXSW Film Festival Excellence in Title Design Karin Fong Won [48]
UBCP/ACTRA Awards Best Supporting Performance, Female Kyra Zagorsky (for "Silk") Nominated [49]
Visual Effects Society Awards Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode Adrian de Wet, Eve Fizzinoglia, Matthew Welford, Pedro Sabrosa, Tom Blacklock (for "Godflame") Nominated [50]
2022 Visual Effects Society Awards Outstanding Supporting Visual Effects in a Photoreal Episode Chris Wright, Parker Chehak, Javier Roca, Tristan Zerafa, Tony Kenny (for "Rock-A-Bye")