Person of Interest
“You're being watched.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 103 Episodes
2011 – 2016
Premiered: Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Jonathan NolanLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “return 0”
Finch, Reese, Fusco and Shaw embark on one last mission to prevent Samaritan from destroying The Machine and cementing its hold over mankind. This is also considered the best episode ever and the best conclusion of all time.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Person of Interest: Season 1 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-28
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Nolan
Lucas O'Connor, Tony Camerino
Ramin Djawadi
Bryan Burk, J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan, Greg Plageman, Athena Wickham
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Jones
Costume Design
Athena Wickham
Producer
Ramin Djawadi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Person of Interest
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What is Person of Interest about?
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.
How many seasons does Person of Interest have?
Person of Interest comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Person of Interest?
Key cast members in Person of Interest include Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi.
Who created or directed Person of Interest?
Person of Interest was developed and directed by Jonathan Nolan.