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Person of Interest

2011–2016 Action & Adventure • Crime • Drama

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
5
Total Episodes
103
First Air Date
Sep 22, 2011
Most Recent Air Date
Jun 21, 2016
Network / Platform
Paramount Plus
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
78.8
Seasons
5
Episodes
103

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Seasons

Season 1

2011 • 23 episodes

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Season 2

2012 • 22 episodes

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Season 3

2013 • 23 episodes

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Season 4

2014 • 22 episodes

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Season 5

2016 • 13 episodes

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