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A surprise rewatch: See returns to the global charts
Six years after it premiered with Apple TV+ in November 2019, See — the post-apocalyptic epic that helped define the streamer’s launch — is enjoying a fresh wave of attention. The series has climbed back into Apple TV+’s Top 10 in more than 45 countries, with especially strong showings in the Philippines, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago and steady multi-day placements in Qatar, Brazil and South Africa. This isn’t a single-day blip: viewership patterns suggest a global rewatch trend, likely amplified by the current popularity of Jason Momoa’s new Howard-era project, Chief of War.
Plot summary: a blind world with a dangerous secret
See imagines a future in which a virus has wiped out human sight generations ago. Societies reorganize around this loss, and survival depends on new customs, mythology and brutal politics. Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss, a warrior-chief whose fierce protection of his family becomes the emotional core of the series. The drama intensifies when his children are born with a forbidden gift — the ability to see — setting off conflicts that reverberate across tribes and territories.
Cast and crew: the faces behind the spectacle
Principal cast
Jason Momoa anchors the show as Baba Voss, supported by a strong ensemble cast across three seasons. The series features expressive performances that lean on physical acting and sign-language storytelling as much as spoken dialogue, helping create a distinctive cinematic language.
Creative team and production
See was notable for its ambitious world-building: production design, makeup, and choreography were all tasked with making a sightless world feel tactile and believable. The show’s scale — from battle sequences to intimate tribal rituals — reflects a high-budget streaming drama that aimed to be cinematic in scope and texture.
Production details and where to watch
All three seasons of See are currently available on Apple TV+. While the series is principally associated with Apple’s platform, it has also been accessible on other outlets, including Prime Video in some regions. Chief of War, Momoa’s historical drama about the unification of the Hawaiian Islands, is rolling out new episodes weekly on Apple TV+ (new episodes arrive Thursdays), which appears to be driving viewers back to Momoa’s earlier work.
Critical reception and fan response
Critics and fans have diverging takes: See holds a roughly 63% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience response has remained notably strong — an 84% audience score and a 7.6/10 on IMDb underline a loyal fanbase. The series’ bold concept and Momoa’s magnetic Baba Voss won viewers even when critics debated pacing and narrative choices. Recent weekly chart placements — including top-5 positions in Namibia, Botswana and Saudi Arabia — show the series’ enduring appeal.
How Chief of War and See connect — and how they differ
At first glance the two series couldn’t be more different: See is high-concept sci-fi set in a distant, sightless future; Chief of War is grounded historical drama depicting late-18th-century Hawaiian unification. What ties them together is Momoa’s commanding screen presence and a shared appetite for spectacle. With Chief of War still airing and only a few episodes released, many viewers are revisiting See to sate their appetite for Momoa-led drama between weekly drops.
Final thoughts: why this matters for streaming fans
See’s comeback demonstrates how new projects can reignite interest in an actor’s back catalogue, especially on the same streaming service. For fans of TV series, streaming drama and cinematic world-building, this trend is a reminder: great casting and distinctive production design can give a show lasting momentum. Whether you’re drawn to post-apocalyptic storytelling or historical epics, Apple TV+ is currently offering both — and viewers are happily hopping between them.
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