What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBlindspot
Martin Gero · Series · 2015
If you loved Blindspot, start with The Bourne Identity (Doug Liman, 2002) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 3 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Blindspot across media.
What hooked you in Blindspot was the high-stakes unraveling of a mysterious identity paired with a dangerous, deep-seated government conspiracy.
Books on the same thread
The Bourne Identity
Robert Ludlum · Book · 1986
Shares 3 threads with Blindspot: Amnesia, Identity Crisis, Government Conspiracy.
Like the protagonist of Blindspot, you will be drawn to this story of a man waking up without a past, forced to navigate a deadly international conspiracy.
Daylight
David Baldacci · Book
Explores: Global conspiracy, Missing siblings, Government cover-up.
If you enjoyed the procedural intensity of the FBI investigations in Blindspot, you will appreciate this relentless pursuit of hidden truths buried deep within a global conspiracy.
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins · Book · 2015
Explores: Unreliable Narrator, Alcoholism, Infidelity.
While the setting shifts to the domestic sphere, the core experience of piecing together a fractured reality will satisfy the same curiosity you felt watching Blindspot.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Blindspot: Identity Crisis.
This story mirrors the identity crisis at the heart of Blindspot, challenging you to question everything you know about a protagonist who is not who they seem.
Films on the same thread
The Bourne Identity
Doug Liman · Film · 2002
Shares 3 threads with Blindspot: Government Conspiracy, Identity Crisis, Action Thriller.
This film captures the exact tension found in Blindspot, following a vulnerable amnesiac who must decipher mysterious clues to survive a massive, shadowy government operation.
Spotlight
Tom McCarthy · Film · 2015
Explores: Institutional Corruption, Abuse of Power, Moral Courage.
The investigative rigor required to dismantle corruption in this film will resonate with you if you appreciated the complex, truth-seeking missions featured throughout Blindspot.
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Renny Harlin · Film · 1996
Shares 3 threads with Blindspot: Amnesia, Identity Crisis, Government Conspiracy.
Much like the premise of Blindspot, this film explores the jarring realization that a seemingly normal life hides a dangerous history of secret government involvement.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
Explores: unsolved homicide, seeking justice, historical mystery.
The methodical process of uncovering long-buried secrets in this series provides the same satisfying investigative momentum that defined the central mysteries of Blindspot.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
If the complex moral ambiguity and investigative focus of Blindspot kept you engaged, this podcast will offer a similar deep dive into the lives of those caught in crime.
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Common questions
Is Blindspot a show about a woman found in Times Square?
Yes, Blindspot follows a Jane Doe discovered naked in Times Square who is covered in mysterious tattoos. She has no memory of her identity, but the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller is tattooed on her back, leading to an investigation into an international plot.
What is the central mystery in Blindspot?
The central mystery in Blindspot involves a woman with no memory and a body covered in intricate tattoos. The FBI realizes that each mark on her body is a clue to a vast international plot, which they must decipher to solve the mystery of her past.
Who created the television series Blindspot?
Blindspot is a television series created by Martin Gero. It premiered in 2015 and focuses on the investigation of an unidentified woman found in Times Square whose tattoos contain clues tied to the FBI and Agent Kurt Weller.
Does Blindspot involve the FBI?
Yes, Blindspot features the FBI prominently. After a Jane Doe is found in Times Square with the name of FBI agent Kurt Weller tattooed on her back, the agency begins working to uncover the meaning behind her tattoos and the international plot she is connected to.