I love this show and binge watched Season 1. The critics are wrong. There were a few gaps in the script early on with regard to some background details on how people survived without sight. That said, the viewer starts to piece together and understand how the people evolved and strengthened the use of their other senses and there are scenes where the sighted are not as competent as those who cannot see. The storyline is very interesting, the acting is great, the cinematography is beautiful and I cannot wait for season 2. Lastly, the villains are absolutely hateful...just what you want in your villains. I agree with the audience ratings and not the critics.