

What was it about?

The team arrests a high-level Wall Street lobbyist. They soon discover that the incriminating evidence, which links him to terrorism, was planted in his computer. The culprits are supposedly "The Three Blind Mice", a group that hacks companies and even governments. But there is something Assistant Director Edgar Reade (Rob Brown) and agents Tasha Zapata (Audrey Esparza), Jane Doe (Jaimie Alexander) and Kurt Weller (Sullivan Stapleton) don't know: Two of the three "Blind Mice" are part of the FBI: Patterson (Ashley Johnson) and the new consultant Rich Dotcom (Ennis Esmer). Along with Kathy Gustafson (Heather Burns), whose identity was unknown to them until now, they fought for justice. But the digital Robin Hoods' work was illegal. Patterson worried about the consequences and backed off along with Rich. Now Kathy wants revenge.





My opinion in three points 1. The character set-up

Patterson and Rich are the new dream team Photo: NBC

Put a ring on that, before I do!" They're also squabbling over who is better at Patterson's "Wizardville" - after supposedly not knowing the game's name in the last episode ( The episode really benefits from Jane and Weller not being the center of attention. For once neither one of them annoyed me and even their relationship seems partly authentic, because they stay one the sidelines and no fake drama is created. Sadly there is no change in Reade's and Zapatas's situation. They have nothing to do and their only job in "Upside Down Craft" is to be the comic relief. For example: Tasha is getting along well with Reade's new girlfriend and suggests: "They're also squabbling over who is better at Patterson's "Wizardville" - after supposedly not knowing the game's name in the last episode ( click here for the review ). I really like Tasha and Reade, so I think it's pretty sad they're just embellishment and not taken seriously as characters. On the other hand I really liked the friendship between Rich and Patterson. They have great dynamics and really funny verbal exchanges. However I highly doubt no one noticed their conspirative and conspicuous behavior and that they were both lured into a dumb trap.





2. Kathy and her scheme of revenge

I think the crazy hacker was the worst antagonist "Blindspot" had to date! I couldn't take her seriously for one minute. Especially because of her totally abnormal and affectedly sounding voice, which really annoyed me. She didn't seem to be a scary bad guy in other ways as well. In addition to her fake sounding singsong-voice she also has a mad expression on her face, that makes her look like a "lunatic" in a sitcom for children. Her plan of revenge seems like a light version of "Saw", but doesn't feel scary once, because she's just too dopey and cartoon-ish. Because the viewer doesn't know much about Kathy, it's hard to understand how she fell for Rich's trick and how close the "Three Blind Mice" really were. Alltogether a really disappointing showdown - in my opinion one of the worst "Blindspot" ever had. Especially if you compare it with fantastic scenes like the one between Patterson, Borden and Shepherd in the second season.





3. The moral compass

Reade needs more screen time - Zapata too! Photo: NBC

The only thing I liked about Kathy was her observation regarding Patterson: "Your moral compass not once wavered." That's why the IT genius is my favorite. No matter how many illegal things her colleagues do, she stays on the moral path. That's why I really enjoyed the "Three Blind Mice" idea. Patterson always wants to help and do good, no matter how. She uses illegal systems and surveillance, hacks everything, but would never voluntarily hurt someone. After Borden harmed her badly in the second season, she didn't shoot him when she had the chance to, because she has a good heart and even revenge won't change that. It's great those character traits are coming through again, after Patterson acted pretty unfairly and arrogantly in the first two episodes. The other characters are finally showing their upsides too. For example Reade who, unlike his colleagues, suspects why Kathy chose to kidnap Rich and Patterson, but still doesn't hold them accountable for it. I really hope the "Blindspot" creators will contine to prove to the viewers that Reade has the skills, the intelligence and the philanthropy to be a great Assistant Director.