Person of Interest

Person of Interest (2011-2016)

EndedScripted showAction, Crime, Science-Fiction

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 is up, we'll find you.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E13return 0Jun 21, 2016
S05E12.exeJun 14, 2016
S05E11SynecdocheJun 7, 2016
S05E10The Day the World Went AwayMay 31, 2016
S05E09Sotto VoceMay 30, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Person of Interest premiere?

Person of Interest premiered on September 22, 2011.

Who created Person of Interest?

Person of Interest was created by Jonathan Nolan and produced by J.J. Abrams.

What is the premise of Person of Interest?

Person of Interest follows the story of a former CIA agent, John Reese, who teams up with a reclusive billionaire, Harold Finch, to prevent violent crimes before they occur in New York City with the help of an advanced surveillance system called "The Machine".

What is "The Machine"?

"The Machine" is a surveillance system designed to predict violent crimes before they occur by monitoring all electronic communication.

What is the role of Harold Finch in Person of Interest?

Harold Finch is a reclusive billionaire who built The Machine. He recruits John Reese to help him prevent violent crimes before they occur.

What is the role of John Reese in Person of Interest?

John Reese is a former CIA agent who becomes Finch's partner. He is skilled in combat and espionage and is tasked with preventing violent crimes predicted by The Machine.

Who plays John Reese in Person of Interest?

John Reese is played by actor Jim Caviezel.

Who plays Harold Finch in Person of Interest?

Harold Finch is played by actor Michael Emerson.

Who are the primary antagonists in Person of Interest?

The primary antagonists in Person of Interest are a group of skilled hackers and assassins known as "Decima Technologies" and "Samaritan".

What is the relationship between The Machine and Samaritan in Person of Interest?

The Machine and Samaritan are both advanced surveillance systems designed to predict and prevent violent crime. However, Samaritan is designed for a different purpose and has a different operating system.

What is the name of the police detective who works with Reese and Finch in Person of Interest?

The police detective who works with Reese and Finch is named Joss Carter.

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Also known as

  • P.O.I (United States)
  • Заподозрян (Bulgaria)
  • A célszemély (Hungary)
  • В поле зрения (Russian Federation)

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