The first season of Person of Interest is a 23-episode crime drama that premiered on September 22, 2011, on CBS. Created by Jonathan Nolan and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, it introduces a unique blend of procedural crime-fighting and overarching science-fiction mythology centered on mass surveillance and artificial intelligence. Core Premise and "The Machine"

Harold Finch (Michael Emerson)

Emerson, famous for Lost, plays Finch as a man drowning in guilt. He built a god (the Machine) and now scurries around like a librarian trying to fix the cracks. Season 1 reveals his tragedy: his partner, Nathan Ingram, died because Finch followed the rules. The finale forces Finch to break his own rules, leading to the first time he holds a gun.

Who is this for?

Why You Should Buy (or Stream) the Complete Season 1

1. The Chemistry of the Duo Unlike Sherlock or Castle, there is no sexual tension here. There is trauma. Caviezel plays Reese as a suicidal weapon looking for a reason to live. Emerson plays Finch as a guilt-ridden ghost. Their friendship is earned through bullets, not banter.

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Person Of Interest Complete - Season 1 _verified_

The first season of Person of Interest is a 23-episode crime drama that premiered on September 22, 2011, on CBS. Created by Jonathan Nolan and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, it introduces a unique blend of procedural crime-fighting and overarching science-fiction mythology centered on mass surveillance and artificial intelligence. Core Premise and "The Machine"

Harold Finch (Michael Emerson)

Emerson, famous for Lost, plays Finch as a man drowning in guilt. He built a god (the Machine) and now scurries around like a librarian trying to fix the cracks. Season 1 reveals his tragedy: his partner, Nathan Ingram, died because Finch followed the rules. The finale forces Finch to break his own rules, leading to the first time he holds a gun. person of interest complete season 1

Who is this for?

Why You Should Buy (or Stream) the Complete Season 1

1. The Chemistry of the Duo Unlike Sherlock or Castle, there is no sexual tension here. There is trauma. Caviezel plays Reese as a suicidal weapon looking for a reason to live. Emerson plays Finch as a guilt-ridden ghost. Their friendship is earned through bullets, not banter. The first season of Person of Interest is

  • Strengths: Pacing, acting, moral complexity, soundtrack.
  • Weaknesses: The middle stretch (Episodes 14-18) drags slightly with standalone villains of the week.