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‘Blindspot’: an Amnesiac’s Tattoos Are the Clues Mon., 10p.m., NBC

Tattoos are not hard to come by in Brooklyn these days, but they have reached a whole new level of ubiquity on the set of the NBC drama "Blindspot" at Steiner Studios. ‘Blindspot’ is a variation on a puzzle series, where the plot is propelled by clues slowly unveiled. It all begins in Times Square, where a large duffel bag has been abandoned. It is a beat cop, and what transpires over the next three minutes is a chilling introduction to Jane Doe, a woman who has been tattooed from head to toe and whose memory has been chemically obliterated — she does not know who she is or how she came to be in that condition. But the action-thriller follows Jane's quest to unlock the mystery of her own identity using the clues etched onto her skin as a kind of treasure map. The most conspicuous piece of body art is Kurt Weller's name, inked between her shoulder blades. As the series progresses, it becomes evident that there is some sort of connection between the two and that both characters are part of a much broader conspiracy.

Directed by Martin Gero, ‘Blindspot’ is full of dramatic action with an intriguing start. It has a quality cast giving a spellbinding performance, with Sullivan Stapleton as Kurt Weller- the F.B.I. special agent and the stunningly beautiful Jaime Alexander as Jane Doe. Alexander, best known for her portrayal of Sif in the "Thor" movies, is really relieved when her character is clad in long sleeves. Jaimie Alexander has a tough assignment as Jane, and at least in the premiere, handles it convincingly. And perhaps a major easing of tensions help these characters grow on us. If you are a fan of an American crime drama television series, then this is the film for you. Maybe because the real question with any solve-the-puzzle series is whether there is going to be a rewarding payoff at some point or whether the show is just going to be a series of clues that lead only to more clues, the resulting flat dialogue could become tedious. Overall, however, the film’s faults do not spoil an exciting and stylish piece of film- making, well-served by a good cast and crisp delivery. ‘Blindspot’ should at least compel you to stick around for a few more episodes to see where it is going.