Person of Interest
Person of Interest

Person of Interest

2016TV ShowEndedEnglish

John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars. 

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IMDb8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic78/100
Google Users94%
Director: Jonathan Nolan (creator)Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Crime Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A mysterious billionaire and a presumed-dead CIA operative join forces to prevent violent crimes in New York City. Using an advanced surveillance system that predicts potential victims and perpetrators, they operate outside the law to stop these incidents. As they delve deeper, they uncover a vast conspiracy involving artificial intelligence and face threats from both government agencies and unknown entities.

Critical Reception

Person of Interest received widespread critical acclaim throughout its run, particularly for its intelligent writing, complex characters, and exploration of timely themes like surveillance, artificial intelligence, and privacy. While initially perceived as a procedural, it evolved into a serialized, thought-provoking science fiction series that resonated with both critics and audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its transition from procedural to serialized sci-fi.
  • Commended for its exploration of AI and surveillance ethics.
  • Celebrated for its character development and intricate plotlines.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the show's compelling storylines, the chemistry between the lead actors (especially Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson), and its ability to tackle complex ethical questions surrounding technology and government surveillance. Many appreciated the satisfying conclusion to the overarching narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Television Series.

Fun Fact

The series finale was not originally intended to be the series finale; the show was cancelled just before the final episodes were produced, leading to some adjustments in the story's conclusion.

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Rob

Rob

A man in a suit helps people in need while beating the living daylights out of a lot of bad guys. His helpers include a computer-wiz millionaire with a limp, an artificial intelligence that likes to use the phone, a crooked cop who turns go...
AKJETJ

AKJETJ

If you only ever saw the promo spots on commercial breaks of another show - you would likely conclude this is a terrible show. Far from it. Poorly promoted, amazing show! One of my all-time favorites now.