Part 2 of 2: Goren's misstep while working a victim opens him to press scrutiny and ushers an old adversary back into his life.Part 2 of 2: Goren's misstep while working a victim opens him to press scrutiny and ushers an old adversary back into his life.Part 2 of 2: Goren's misstep while working a victim opens him to press scrutiny and ushers an old adversary back into his life.
Lee R. Sellars
- Nelson
- (as Lee Sellars)
Michael J Rogers
- Mitch Nolan
- (as Michael Rogers)
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- GoofsThe gentleman interviewed at Haznostics refers to anthrax as a virus but he should know it is a bacterium, especially if he can identify how long the vaccine is effective for.
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Detective Alexandra Eames: Nicole Elizabeth Wallace Hitchens Haynes, whatever. All of you are under arrest.
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The return of Nicole Wallace
It was great to see a character that made such a big impression in a Season 2 high-point "Anti-Thesis" return here in "A Person of Interest", and still have the same qualities that made her such a fascinating character in that episode. And what a perfect place in the show to showcase her return than in the Season 2 finale "A Person of Interest", which is something of an "Anti-Thesis: Part 2" and feels like it certainly. And in a good way.
"A Person of Interest" is not quite as great an episode as "Anti-Thesis", with the case not being quite as focused. It is still a great season finale though and one of Season 2's best outings, its many great things being close to outstanding actually. It is a brilliant showcase for Nicole Wallace and the blistering dynamic between her and Goren that shone so much in "Anti-Thesis", to me they were more interesting than the case itself.
Which is still an engrossing one and it has intrigue and suspense, with plenty of shocks along the way. Did think though that it could have been more focused and it was not always easy to follow early on.
On a more nit-picky note, the inaccurate description of anthrax referred to by a character sticks out like a sore thumb when referred to as a virus when really caused by bacteria. At this stage, 'Criminal Intent' wasn't usually that sloppy in its research, another reason as to why it stuck out.
However, Wallace is as deceptively attractive and frighteningly cunning as she was before. One of not many 'Criminal Intent' guest characters to fit under the term "Goren meets his match" and worthy of his intellect. As a result, we really do see how Goren's mind works, how the case affects him (and it one of his most personal ones of the early seasons) and his way of thinking, and it makes for both entertaining and scary viewing. The tension between the two characters absolutely blisters and stand out in an episode full of surprises, entertainment value, humanity in its characters and even emotional impact.
Despite the whole cast being terrific (wouldn't have said no to more of Kathryn Erbe perhaps though), it's Vincent D'Onofrio and Olivia D'Abo that shine most. Cannot get enough of D'Onofrio, who has always been a big delight in 'Criminal Intent' and essentially is the show, and for me this is one of D'Abo's best roles, she does cunning so well and it makes the skin crawl in a way one doesn't usually see from D'Abo.
Production values are stylish and have a brighter look than the first season while maintaining the show's grit. The music doesn't overbear and is not overused. The direction is deft and allows D'Onofrio and D'Abo to have fun.
Great Season 2 finale and 'Criminal Intent' episode overall, while slightly falling short of being one of the best. 9/10
"A Person of Interest" is not quite as great an episode as "Anti-Thesis", with the case not being quite as focused. It is still a great season finale though and one of Season 2's best outings, its many great things being close to outstanding actually. It is a brilliant showcase for Nicole Wallace and the blistering dynamic between her and Goren that shone so much in "Anti-Thesis", to me they were more interesting than the case itself.
Which is still an engrossing one and it has intrigue and suspense, with plenty of shocks along the way. Did think though that it could have been more focused and it was not always easy to follow early on.
On a more nit-picky note, the inaccurate description of anthrax referred to by a character sticks out like a sore thumb when referred to as a virus when really caused by bacteria. At this stage, 'Criminal Intent' wasn't usually that sloppy in its research, another reason as to why it stuck out.
However, Wallace is as deceptively attractive and frighteningly cunning as she was before. One of not many 'Criminal Intent' guest characters to fit under the term "Goren meets his match" and worthy of his intellect. As a result, we really do see how Goren's mind works, how the case affects him (and it one of his most personal ones of the early seasons) and his way of thinking, and it makes for both entertaining and scary viewing. The tension between the two characters absolutely blisters and stand out in an episode full of surprises, entertainment value, humanity in its characters and even emotional impact.
Despite the whole cast being terrific (wouldn't have said no to more of Kathryn Erbe perhaps though), it's Vincent D'Onofrio and Olivia D'Abo that shine most. Cannot get enough of D'Onofrio, who has always been a big delight in 'Criminal Intent' and essentially is the show, and for me this is one of D'Abo's best roles, she does cunning so well and it makes the skin crawl in a way one doesn't usually see from D'Abo.
Production values are stylish and have a brighter look than the first season while maintaining the show's grit. The music doesn't overbear and is not overused. The direction is deft and allows D'Onofrio and D'Abo to have fun.
Great Season 2 finale and 'Criminal Intent' episode overall, while slightly falling short of being one of the best. 9/10
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