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Person of Interest

2011·Show
103Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic668.8Rotten Tomatoes92%81%
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IMDb8.5Metacritic668.8Rotten Tomatoes92%81%
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Person of Interest fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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Episode ratings

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About

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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. 
Surveillance ThrillerProcedural MysteryAI Ethics & DystopiaPost-9/11 ParanoiaHigh-Stakes Crime DramaTech-Noir AestheticComplex Character ArcsPolitical IntrigueFast-Paced ActionPhilosophical Sci-Fi

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Fisher, Richard J. Lewis, Frederick E. O. Toye
Written by:
Jonathan Nolan, Sean Hennen, Lucas O'Connor
Produced by:
Bryan Burk, Athena Wickham, Joshua Levey
Composed by:
Ramin Djawadi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Person of Interest

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Where can I stream Person of Interest legally?

PrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

Person of Interest is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Person of Interest worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Person of Interest rated?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Person of Interest have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 103 episodes of about 43 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Person of Interest?

Critics79
Audiences85

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 85 out of 100, so both groups see Person of Interest much the same way.

When did Person of Interest air?

It ran from 2011 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Person of Interest in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Person of Interest?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Person of Interest in 127 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Person of Interest use?

Tropes T-ZTropes H-MTropes N-STropes A-G

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Person of Interest, including Tropes T-Z, Tropes H-M, Tropes N-S.