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Introduction to Blindspot TV Show Review by Ms. H, Season 4, Episode 4

The fourth episode of Blindspot Season 4 has a slow start as the cast of usual characters investigate the discovery of a strange doll after their culprit escaped. The plus of this episode is  the discovery of this doll happened as a result of one of Jaimie Alexander’s tattoos being researched. As you recall, her tattoos were once a mainstay of the show. Additionally, Jaimie Alexander appears in this episode -- but just barely.

Storyline of  Blindspot, Season 4, Episode 4

To connect the previous Blindspot episode to the current one, a flashback is shown of Jaimie Alexander meeting a mystery woman -- who almost remained a mystery throughout this episode. However, the focus of this episode is not the mystery woman and why she is meeting with Jane-Remi -- but the storyline centers around the appearance of a harmful biological agent that puts the team in danger. The government is called in to investigate the incident -- however, when the head of the government’s team broke protocol, I knew right away that he was not someone who was helping the case -- but would turn out to be a protagonist.

Jaimie Alexander’s Role in Blindspot, Season 4, Episode 4

Jaimie Alexander’s character appeared in a few scenes of the show so I hesitate to say that she was pushed further in the background as she was in episode 3.  The problem I saw was the story did not revolve totally around Jaimie Alexander’s character. As I alluded to previously, the biological agent was the main focus. The TV show also has a subplot dealing with an ex-FBI agent who evidently was fired and has become part of another woman’s criminal intentions.

Blindspot, Season 4, Episode 4 Subplot

Speaking of the subplot --  a new character is introduced as a “partner” for the ex-FBI agent whose mission is to secure information about another agent. The odd aspect of their interaction is that on one hand they seemed to be antagonistic towards one another and on the other, they appeared to have reasonable conversations and even worked together. By the way, the new character is one of many who is introduced to the show and may or may not appear as the show continues.

Assessment of Blindspot, Season 4 Episode 4

Even though Jaimie Alexander’s character was not a “no show” in this episode, it seems to me the writers continue to downplay her part in the television series. To make matters worse, oftentimes when Jaimie Alexander appears on screen, she is flanked by her “invisible” brother Roman who is constantly giving her advice on what she should do next.  One of my least favorite parts of the show is when he reminds her how she acted toward her husband previously -- and instantly, a flashback of that particular scene is shown on screen -- I guess to take up television time. The savings grace of this episode was that Jaimie Alexander’s character almost ordered Roman to leave-- which he did. However, he may show up again in the next episode.

Rating of Blindspot, Season 4, Episode 4

Based on a rating of 1 star to 5 stars with 5 stars being the best, I rate Blindspot, Season 4, Episode 4 -- 2 stars.