Person of Interest

[Deleted_171835]

Person of Interest is an action/sci-fi crime thriller created by Jonathan Nolan (co-writer of the Dark Knight Trilogy, yep, the brother to that Christopher Nolan). If you are new to the show, it basically spun off the premise of the crazy amount of surveillance used in that scene in The Dark Knight, where Batman has to locate The Joker. The voice over (as seen above) at the beginning of each episode describes the show very well. This show has some procedural trappings (it's on CBS of course) but don't let that turn you off. This show is CBS's flagship drama and probably the most intelligent, entertaining and satisfying show on television right now (or at least anything on network TV). There are no formal "previously on..."-s for this show, even though it ends up juggling five or more plot threads at once. Each episode is required watching, as there is always backstory or mythology contained everywhere. There are no one-offs that you can simply ignore; at its worst, there is at least something decent going on, or a plot thread or two is moving, if you are not getting drip-fed mythology through flashbacks. Or at the very least the procedural premise is being played with cleverly. But most people will tell you that a third of the way into season one, the show just does not let up, and season two is almost completely strong from start to finish.

 

[MelodieOctavia]

I heard it was based on a true story.

 

[Deleted_171835]

I heard it was based on a true story.

You're probably referring to this but in season 2, it changes quite a bit. The machine isn't so much a machine anymore as it is a fully-functioning AI

 

[MelodieOctavia]

I heard it was based on a true story.

You're probably referring to this but in season 2, it changes quite a bit. The machine isn't so much a machine anymore as it is a fully-functioning AI

Yep, that would be the one. That is a pretty neat twist. I might have to catch up on the first season. I haven't seen even one episode yet. I kind of need something to fill my time after Doctor Who's break before the Christmas Special.

 

[loco365]

I've watched it from day 1. It's really good so far, and last night's episode was pretty good.

 

[Castiel]

I watched it for a while but wasn't able to keep up with it, being busy and all.

 

[Gahars]

I thought this show would follow a bank accountant as he handles the finances of its many clients.

I was sadly mistaken.

 

[ComeTurismO]

I thought this there as was about Rebecca Black. Thank lord.

 

[DiscostewSM]

My parents watch it, but I haven't watched it personally.

 

[notmeanymore]

I watch this show every week, and I'm excited that they've started going in a new direction with it.

 

[Hyro-Sama]

This is show is amazing. My original reason for watching it was because it was created by Jonathan Nolan. Brother of Christopher Nolan, who we all know as the director of the Batman trilogy.

 

[Deleted_171835]

I thought this there as was about Rebecca Black. Thank lord.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Isn't this just Minority Report but more modern?

And ironically the show seemed really uninteresting. Yet again the only shows I see myself watching for the rest of the year are Modern Family and Dexter.

EDIT: The Walking Dead too.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Isn't this just Minority Report but more modern?

And ironically the show seemed really uninteresting. Yet again the only shows I see myself watching for the rest of the year are Modern Family and Dexter.

No, it's not like the Minority Report. Aside from I guess, knowing who's in danger.


And don't knock it till you've seen it. The show is really good.

 

[Flame]

best show on TV at the moment imo, like @hyro-sama i also watch it because of Jonathan Nolan who actually wrote some of the batman trilogy afaik.

cant wait for it to air.

 

[Deleted_171835]

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[Deleted_171835]

http://i.minus.com/ibojRcsRFFFc7M.gif

 

[Gahars]

(season 2, episode 2 - and yes I made this)

You might want to cut out the last few frames there; they make it a bit jarring.

EDIT: Maybe something like this?

Spoiler

 

[chyyran]

I've watched the first episode of the first season, I need to get going on this..

But Finch's voice freaks me out.

 

[Deleted_171835]

Just watched the finale, sooooo good. Anyone else see it?

Also gave me an excuse to try out Gifcam.