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Person of Interest

Person of Interest

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20118.15 Seasons103 EpisodesEnded

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. 

Created by Lucas O'Connor
Written by Lucas O'Connor, Tony Camerino
Produced by Athena Wickham
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Jim Caviezel

Jim Caviezel

John Reese

Michael Emerson

Michael Emerson

Harold Finch

Kevin Chapman

Kevin Chapman

Lionel Fusco

Amy Acker

Amy Acker

Root

Sarah Shahi

Sarah Shahi

Sameen Shaw

Themes & Keywords

new york cityartificial intelligence (a.i.)anti herohackerpolicevigilantesurveillancegovernment agentproceduralpolice profilingtechno thrilleradmiringamused

About Person of Interest

Person of Interest is a drama, action & adventure, crime, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2011 exploring themes of new york city, artificial intelligence (a.i.), anti hero, hacker, police, vigilante. Created by Lucas O'Connor, it stars Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman. 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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