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Person of Interest

2011 – 2016Show5 seasons103 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureCrime
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic668.8Rotten Tomatoes92%81%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about crime and mystery.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 103 episodes · best: S4E11 "If-Then-Else" 9.8

Episodes

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Story

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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. 

Feels like

  • Surveillance Thriller
  • Procedural Mystery
  • AI Ethics & Dystopia
  • Post-9/11 Paranoia
  • High-Stakes Crime Drama
  • Tech-Noir Aesthetic
  • Complex Character Arcs
  • Political Intrigue
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi

Cast

24 of 926 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
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
Music by
Ramin Djawadi

Everyone

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Facts

September 22, 2011 · June 21, 2016 · Ended

First aired
September 22, 2011
Last aired
June 21, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 103 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries

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Where can I stream Person of Interest?

PrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Person of Interest streams on Prime and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 120 other countries.

Is Person of Interest worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 66).

Does Person of Interest get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.6, and season 5 peaks at 9.2. The highest-rated episode is If-Then-Else (season 4, episode 11) at 9.8, and the lowest is Blunt (season 4, episode 16) at 7.8.

Is Person of Interest okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.