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Person of Interest

  • TV Series
  • 2011–20162011–2016
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
173K
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POPULARITY
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Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
Person Of Interest: A More Perfect Union
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  • Drama

An ex-CIA agent and a wealthy programmer save lives via a surveillance AI that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes, includ... Read allAn ex-CIA agent and a wealthy programmer save lives via a surveillance AI that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes, including the civilians' roles, are left a mystery.An ex-CIA agent and a wealthy programmer save lives via a surveillance AI that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes, including the civilians' roles, are left a mystery.

IMDb RATING
8.5/10
173K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
377
20
  • Creator
    • Jonathan Nolan
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Taraji P. Henson
    • Kevin Chapman
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  • Creator
    • Jonathan Nolan
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Taraji P. Henson
    • Kevin Chapman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 457User reviews
    • 61Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 9 wins & 22 nominations total

    Episodes103

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    Videos50

    All About Sarah Shahi
    Clip 1:27
    All About Sarah Shahi
    Person Of Interest: I Need My Best
    Clip 1:19
    Person Of Interest: I Need My Best
    Person Of Interest: Update Security
    Clip 1:33
    Person Of Interest: Update Security
    Person Of Interest: You Passed
    Clip 1:07
    Person Of Interest: You Passed
    Person Of Interest: Blinking
    Clip 1:52
    Person Of Interest: Blinking
    Person Of Interest: You Need Help?
    Clip 0:59
    Person Of Interest: You Need Help?
    Person Of Interest: Epk
    Clip 3:11
    Person Of Interest: Epk
    Person Of Interest: Sadly No
    Clip 0:54
    Person Of Interest: Sadly No
    Person Of Interest: A More Perfect Union
    Trailer 1:55
    Person Of Interest: A More Perfect Union
    Person Of Interest: Sotto Voce
    Trailer 1:18
    Person Of Interest: Sotto Voce
    Person Of Interest: Synecdoche
    Trailer 1:06
    Person Of Interest: Synecdoche
    Person Of Interest: Qso
    Trailer 1:33
    Person Of Interest: Qso

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    Amy Acker in Person of Interest (2011)
    Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    Jim Caviezel and Sarah Shahi in Person of Interest (2011)
    Jim Caviezel in Person of Interest (2011)
    Amy Acker in Person of Interest (2011)
    Sarah Shahi in Person of Interest (2011)
    Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    Amy Acker and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    John Nolan in Person of Interest (2011)
    Amy Acker and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    Amy Acker and Michael Emerson in Person of Interest (2011)
    Camryn Manheim and John Nolan in Person of Interest (2011)

    Top cast

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    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • John Reeseas John Reese
    103 episodes103 eps • 2011–2016
    Taraji P. Henson
    Taraji P. Henson
    • Joss Carteras Joss Carter
    55 episodes55 eps • 2011–2015
    Kevin Chapman
    Kevin Chapman
    • Lionel Fuscoas Lionel Fusco
    103 episodes103 eps • 2011–2016
    Michael Emerson
    Michael Emerson
    • Harold Finchas Harold Finch
    103 episodes103 eps • 2011–2016
    Amy Acker
    Amy Acker
    • Rootas Root…
    65 episodes65 eps • 2012–2016
    Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi
    • Sameen Shawas Sameen Shaw
    50 episodes50 eps • 2013–2016
    John Nolan
    John Nolan
    • John Greeras John Greer
    29 episodes29 eps • 2013–2016
    Enrico Colantoni
    Enrico Colantoni
    • Carl Eliasas Carl Elias…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2011–2016
    Robert John Burke
    Robert John Burke
    • Officer Patrick Simmonsas Officer Patrick Simmons
    17 episodes17 eps • 2012–2016
    Al Sapienza
    Al Sapienza
    • Detective Raymond Terneyas Detective Raymond Terney
    14 episodes14 eps • 2011–2015
    Boris McGiver
    Boris McGiver
    • Hershas Hersh…
    13 episodes13 eps • 2012–2014
    Brett Cullen
    Brett Cullen
    • Nathan Ingramas Nathan Ingram
    11 episodes11 eps • 2011–2016
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Alonzo Quinnas Alonzo Quinn
    11 episodes11 eps • 2012–2013
    David Valcin
    David Valcin
    • Scarfaceas Scarface
    12 episodes12 eps • 2011–2015
    John Doman
    John Doman
    • Senator Ross Garrisonas Senator Ross Garrison
    10 episodes10 eps • 2014–2016
    Paige Turco
    Paige Turco
    • Zoe Morganas Zoe Morgan
    9 episodes9 eps • 2011–2015
    Jay O. Sanders
    Jay O. Sanders
    • Special Counselas Special Counsel
    9 episodes9 eps • 2012–2014
    Brennan Brown
    Brennan Brown
    • Special Agent Nicholas Donnellyas Special Agent Nicholas Donnelly
    9 episodes9 eps • 2012–2013
    • Creator
      • Jonathan Nolan
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    Storyline

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    A billionaire software-genius named Harold Finch creates a Machine for the government that is designed to detect acts of terror before they can happen, by monitoring the entire world through every cell-phone, email and surveillance camera. Finch discovered that the machine sees everything, potential terrorist acts and violent crimes that involve ordinary people. When the government considered violent crimes between normal people "irrelevant", Finch built a back door into the system that gives him the social security number of a person involved in a future violent crime so he could act. Partnered with John Reese, an ex-CIA agent, the two work in secret to prevent violent crimes before they can happen. Eventually their activities lead to being hunted by the New York Police Department, CIA Agents in pursuit of Reese who was listed as dead, a computer hacker named Root who wants access to the Machine, and government officials who want to keep all knowledge of the Machine a complete secret. —Jones
    • artificial intelligence
    • ex cia agent
    • officially listed as dead
    • terror prediction
    • special operations
    • 39 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Ever think you're being watched?
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Harold Finch's (portrayed by Michael Emerson) fiancee, Grace Hendricks (recurring, seasons 1-3,5) is portrayed by Michael Emerson's real life wife, Carrie Preston.
    • Goofs
      SPOILER: By the end of season 3 it becomes clear that almost everything said in the introduction is a complete lie. Not only did the government not label individuals as "irrelevant", that was all Harold, he actually shut down the "irrelevant" list when he found out about it and locked his partner out so no-one could even try to help the "irrelevant" people.
    • Quotes

      Harold Finch: [Opening narration from Season One] You are being watched. The government has a secret system, a machine that spies on you every hour of every day. I know because I built it. I designed the machine to detect acts of terror but it sees everything. Violent crimes involving ordinary people, people like you. Crimes the government considered "irrelevant." They wouldn't act, so I decided I would. But I needed a partner, someone with the skills to intervene. Hunted by the authorities, we work in secret. You'll never find us, but victim or perpetrator, if your number's up... we'll find *you*.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.160 (2012)

    User reviews457

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    You are being watched, the machine.
    This is a cleverly made series with a kick ass plot, interesting acting and character and a very bad-ass hero. This series keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout, since its concept broadens the paths the series can take.

    The premise of the show is kept intact unlike some other shows that are too afraid to stick to premise. Past and present events are placed well and strategically thus leaving no room for plot holes. There are a lot more good parts to it, but I leave it here.

    Season 1 is good, season 2,3,4 are better. This show is definitely worth you time because it is delivered in every kind of flavor.
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    • Nov 15, 2014

    FAQ8

    • What were numbers that they were given to investigate irrelevant cases?
    • Where did the idea(s) for this series come from?
    • What happened to Finch's leg?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • P.O.I
    • Filming locations
      • Silvercup Studios East, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Kilter Films
      • Bad Robot
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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