Eldard, 40, comes to “Blind Justice” after roles in theater ... distinctive shades in his private life. “Not with all the posters promoting the show everywhere.

There is also Britain’s “Second Sight,” which appeared here on PBS’ “Mystery!,” with Clive Owen going blind from a rare virus. Even Dick Tracy lost his sight for a spell, back in 1938-39.

Look, I mean, that’s the emblem of the Justice Department: blind justice,” he said. “So I think it’s very important that we respect the fact that justice should be blind.

Recent history tells us "Blind Justice," and the magnetic Eldard, have a good chance to win over some viewers. But it has much more working against it than in its favor.

In “Blind Justice,” Eldard mingles the warped part — an embattled cop’s bitterness and suspicion — with authority, determination and flirtatious charm.

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