Jason Momoa Reflects on ‘See’: A ‘Great Gift of Character’ and Personal Journey

Jason Momoa’s portrayal of Baba Voss in the Apple TV+ series See has been a defining chapter in his acting career, one he regards as both a professional milestone and a deeply personal experience. As the series concluded its third and final season in October 2022, Momoa shared heartfelt reflections on what the role meant to him, revealing the challenges, growth, and creative joy he found in bringing this complex character to life.

A Unique World and a Powerful Role

See, created by Steven Knight, premiered in late 2019 with a captivating premise: humanity has lost the ability to see, forcing society to adapt in radical ways. Baba Voss, played by Momoa, is the fierce leader of the Alkenny Tribe and a protective father to twins born with the mythical gift of sight—a dangerous anomaly in this blind world. Over three seasons, the show explored Baba’s struggles to safeguard his family from deadly enemies in a brutal, dystopian future.

For Momoa, playing Baba Voss was more than just a job—it was a “great gift of character,” as he told People magazine in August 2022. “The really big challenge is saying bye to the guy,” he admitted. “I really like playing Baba, so you work so hard to get where you are in your career, and then you get a gift of a great character, then you have to say goodbye.” This bittersweet sentiment highlighted his connection to the character and the emotional weight of closing this chapter.

A Career Highlight

Momoa described See as the “biggest highlight” of his career—surpassing even his acclaimed role as Duncan Idaho in Dune. In interviews with The Hindu and News24 in late 2022, he reflected on the series as an emotional roller-coaster and a profound learning experience. “It’s also been the ‘funnest’ and the hardest experience,” he said, emphasizing how the role pushed him both physically and emotionally.

His attachment to Baba was partly fueled by personal identification with the character’s protective nature. “It’s just what I would want to do, what I would want to do if I was in this world, protecting my babies,” Momoa explained, underscoring the depth he brought to the role.

Embracing the Challenges of the Role

The physical demands of portraying a character in a world without sight required specialized training. Momoa worked with blindness coach Joe Stretchay, learning to rely on heightened senses beyond vision. He participated in “intimate exercises like smell workshops” and practiced rudimentary echolocation alongside co-star Hera Hilmar, which helped ground his performance in authenticity.

The emotional toll was significant as well. Momoa recounted how filming the final fight scene was exhausting and intense, requiring multiple days of shooting to capture just minutes of footage. During these taxing moments, he leaned on his family and friends for support.

Baba Voss’s arc also involved deep emotional growth. Momoa noted how the character “learns to pause and let go,” especially in relation to his children and wife, embracing acceptance over control—a nuanced development that added complexity and resonance to the story.

Creative Collaboration and Closing the Journey

Momoa’s involvement extended beyond acting. He worked closely with showrunner Jonathan Tropper and contributed creatively, such as suggesting a haka-inspired battle cry and influences from legendary actor Toshiro Mifune for the show’s second season finale. This collaboration enhanced his bond with the project.

When the decision came to end See after three seasons, Momoa fully supported it. “I think three seasons is pretty perfect… let’s wrap this up. Let’s do it,” he said, recognizing the importance of concluding the story on a strong note. Filming Seasons 2 and 3 back-to-back allowed the production to align with Momoa’s other commitments, including Aquaman 2, which he completed in mid-2025.

Looking Back and Forward

As See draws to a close, Jason Momoa’s reflections reveal the profound impact the role of Baba Voss has had on him both as an actor and a person. It was a role that demanded physical rigor, emotional depth, and creative passion—one he embraced wholeheartedly. His heartfelt goodbye to Baba underscores a career milestone, a great character gift, and an experience he will carry with him for years to come.

Fans are invited to revisit the entire journey through all three seasons, appreciating the full scope of Baba Voss’s story and the commitment Momoa poured into it. For Jason Momoa, See was much more than a show—it was a transformative adventure and a “great gift” he was privileged