Over the past few years, The CW has faced numerous challenges, with new management not only canceling several shows but also struggling to create long-lasting projects. Both The Winchesters and Walker: Independence were canceled after just one season. However, it would appear that the executives still have a few tricks up their sleeves, as they have announced an intriguing project as part of The CW's Fall 2024 lineup.
The upcoming show will be a joint venture with Canadian studios, featuring a host of familiar faces. Titled Sight Unseen, the series will revolve around a blind detective who solves complex cases with the assistance of an agoraphobic sighted guide. While the premise might seem a bit unconventional to resonate with fans, the main cast could potentially be a big factor that can make or break Sight Unseen.
Longtime Favorites Return
Sight Unseen will star Jarod Joseph, who played Nathan Miller in The 100, and Daniel Gillies, best known for his role as Elijah Mikaelson in The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. With such a charismatic duo at its core, the upcoming show could attract many longtime fans of The CW.
However, it's clear that Sight Unseen may fail to replicate the success of TVD or The 100, as its concept is somewhat contrived and a bit too restrictive for its own good.
The CW's Uncertain Future
Fans were relieved to learn that The CW's new management decided to persist with producing scripted shows, as there were concerns that the network might choose to focus on live shows and foreign acquisitions. However, Sight Unseen is not the type of project people would normally be psyched about and look forward to, as the detective story with a twist formula has been overused for some time.
Nonetheless, Sight Unseen could be the sleeper hit that The CW desperately needs, and its inclusion in the network's fall lineup is indeed promising.