Person of Interest
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Created by Jonathan Nolan
On CBS
A philosophically ambitious techno-thriller that pairs procedural case-of-the-week structure with sustained questions about surveillance, justice, and the nature of free will.
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.
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Is Person of Interest violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Person of Interest scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Person of Interest sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Person of Interest leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Person of Interest easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Person of Interest
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Person of Interest
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Person of Interest, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Person of Interest, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Person of Interest, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
