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Blindspot S3E21 — Defection
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Blindspot•Season 3•Episode 21

Defection

7.8/10 · 620 votesMay 11, 201843 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Jane is forced to recruit someone from her past to help take down a dangerous alliance.

Directed byDavid S. Tuttman
Written byKristen Layden, Anne Hecker
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Cast6

Jaimie Alexander

Jaimie Alexander

Jane Doe

Sullivan Stapleton

Sullivan Stapleton

Kurt Weller

Audrey Esparza

Audrey Esparza

Tasha Zapata

Ashley Johnson

Ashley Johnson

Patterson

Luke Mitchell

Luke Mitchell

Roman

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Edgar Reade

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Kristen Layden

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David S. Tuttman

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Anne Hecker

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Matt Young

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Ian Mayberry

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John Mangia

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Jon Delgado

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Episode Summary

"Defection" is episode 21 of Blindspot season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 620 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by David S. Tuttman and written by Kristen Layden, Anne Hecker, it aired on May 11, 2018.

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