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.

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.

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.

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