Sightless

Sightless, in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on Hoopla, takes its characters as seriously as it takes its plot. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Madelaine Petsch's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Hoopla and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Sightless earns its spot. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Sightless earns every emotional beat it goes for. After an attack renders her blind, Ellen withdraws from the world to recover. But soon she plunges into paranoia, unable to convince anyone that her assailant has returned to terrorize her by hiding in plain sight. Madelaine Petsch and Alexander Koch lead a cast that treats the material with real seriousness. It hit screens in 2020. Sightless resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Sightless. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Madelaine Petsch anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Sightless was released in 2020, directed by Cooper Karl. The full 89-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.