This show had more heart and more humanity than anything else around. I have completed 8 complete binge watchings of it from beginning to end. I will continue to enjoy it.
I'm watching every reaction video I can find so I can enjoy others feeling what I felt. Before this covid shit, I finished the series with my mom(her first time). Great Show!
Scenes like this is why Person of Interest was one of CBS's best shows. The show started off as somewhat typical procedural and eventually became so much more than that.
Jinzo 2400 CBS shortened the series because they wouldn't order more than 13 episodes for s5. The writers did the right thing by recognising they should take that opportunity to conclude the story.
@@mymadcatdiary2957 That was because ratings were sharply declining,most fans point out the fact that the show killed off way too many important characters that viewers had a vested interest in.....the show ended way before its time.
Jinzo 2400 no, CBS weren't making enough money because the show was owned by WB. It's only because WB negotiated with CBS for a short final season that POI had a chance to wrap up the story. It had nothing to do with any fan reaction positive or negative to any character(s) (though I'm sure that people only ever mean Carter) dying. Ratings declines year to year were 32 & 2% for s3&4, slightly average to slightly above average. They were not "falling sharply".
@@mymadcatdiary2957 Thank you, exactly! PoI was a critical success and ratings wise was very decent. The production was owned by another studio, so CBS was not making a lot of money from it, compared to productions that were in house. Carter is the only major character I remember being killed that was a loss and sort of sudden (at least prior to the end of S05). The others (government guy in the nuclear reactor, Mark Snow, Kara) felt earned and like they played their part well and to the end. And regarding Joss Carter, Taraji P. Henson wanted to leave PoI so she could do other things (Empire for example). All I have heard about it was that they parted on good terms and it was a mutual decision. So you can't really fault the writers for that one alone.
The Root Shaw thing felt like bad fanfiction to appease the fanboys on the show. Shaw was a bland and unlikeable character the entire time. Why she was a main character and not Elias is beyond me. And Root was mentally unstable and abusive - while they managed to make her a complex character, she shouldn't have ever been in a relationship with anyone. The first 3 seasons had great writing but from 4 onwards it went downhill.
@@ofsevim JJ Abrams isn't exactly the benchmark of great creativity. He's decent, but gets too bogged down in making things look cool and PC to appease the executives that ultimately his work suffers from it. My guess is that the only reason S1- mostly 3 were good was because Jonathan Nolan and the others like Amanda Segel are good writers.
Her hands are shaking as she tries to pick up the coffee cup She thinks he is going to kill her but instead he persuades her to give the guy up This early in a series run you can see what you need for a hit show A great script a quality performances and depth Great stuff
Unfortunately, I have to say no. Jim Caviezel is a devout Christian and will not do sex scenes. Watch him in this series and in "The Count of Monte Cristo," every time his character is supposed to have sex they do a cutaway and if he is shown in bed with a woman there is always something, sheets usually, placed between them. That would not work for Bond. I've heard they are working on a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" and he will again be portraying Jesus.
@@keithdean9149 So he won't do cheap sex scenes. What does that matter? It in no way lessens the brilliance of his work in this series. The finest ensemble cast I've ever seen in a TV series.
@@whooziss There was another reply that looks like it was removed suggesting he play James Bond. Wow I am sure his acting would be terrific the fact that he Will not do “cheap sex scenes” Means Hollywood will not accept him as James Bond because Bond sleeps with almost every woman in one of his movies.
@@keithdean9149 He will not only not do sex scenes, but as i have read he will not do anything wich does not conform with his faith, even simple kissing secenes are really hard for him apparently. I can imagine with these "limitations" there are extremely few big budget roles out there where he can make himself known. I think he was really good in this role, but I have a feeling he wouldn´t be as good in other roles, because I don´t think i have ever seen him as anthing other than stoic calm. The standout in this PoI was Michael Emmerson.
Sadly Jim loves his wifes too much to even do sex scenes. Thats why there are not sex scenes with him in POI, and why he is not a really known actor. He said that himself.
This was a heartbreaking scene. She feels like she's losing the thing she wanted most, but in the end Reese is right. She wouldn't have been able to live with it and keep being the truly good person she is. Maybe she wouldn't have ultimately even been able to go through with it, and then what? I'm in the middle of a rewatch now because of these clips.
By far one of the best episodes of the series for me. Caviezal at his best. With the doctor he's remarkably soft; still aloof but with visual warmth and humanity. Later, with the guy in the van, he's the opposite. Cold and terrifying.
I think it's because he plays the cold and understated man of sincerity and good will perfectly. He fits our dream of what and who he should be like an old glove.
@@KITLEVEY This is probably the best show ever. I really wished I could be like reese and go and save and help people. I think in real life, there needs to be a real john reese out there to help people.
She looks so hurt... And part of acting is drawing on your own life experiences to bring that feeling out again.. I wonder what she was thinking about? I just wanna hug her everytime I see this! 😢
It is truly a profound and deeply underated episode of deep grief, regret ,redemption and power of forgiveness ( not so much for the baddie though). A second chance for the good doctor and even for the bad dude.
This scene 'hooked' me on the show. The next scene with John and Benton, 'reeled' me in. I was with this show to the very end. After 5 binge viewings of all seasons, I am still a big fan. Probably my most favorite TV show of all time.
@@kalyana9705 The guy who killed the women and Reese are sitting across a kitchen table from one another and Reese is deciding what to do with him. An amazingly powerful scene.
@@kalyana9705 idk but I'm assuming he killed him instead of letting the Doc kill him to protect her from the haunting and and such of taking a life. Idk, just guessing
@@jimreimers4213 the episode ends without a clear conclusion. But it looks like he's going in for the kill. However, some time later, it is shown that he also sends some people to hellhole prisons in mexico on trafficking charges, so he may have let him live in prison
I wish had a Reese in my life to take my burden away from me too. How lucky is Megan. Someone to save her at the last minute. I have been waiting 18 years and no one has come yet.
The strong-willed learn to save their self. We do not have to have burdens but the weak tend to hold on to them as they need the "poor is me" attitude to function.
I ranted and roared. Cursed and swore. Screamed and cried. Someone very dear to me said;"PRAY,David. PRAY " ! That really set me off. At last..........I PRAYED. Life will never be perfect..........it is now manageable . G_D Bless YOU.
@Karen Gonzales.....Awesome, THX a lot! Truly one of the best scenes, no doubt about it. Jim Caviezel is able to "speak" only with his facial expression and with his keen look. His eyes are like stars, I've never seen more beautiful eyes with such an intensity. I'm getting goosebumbs watching such scenes. It was not the only one, but one of the most impressive. Gorgeous!
I think this is one of my favorite episodes because you have no idea how it ends. We don't know if John killed the rapist or not. If he cut him loose or killed him and disposed of the body. All we can do is wonder and hope he made the right call, whatever it was.
Maybe the best single episode of all....... Linda Cardellini, who played Megan in this episode has been renewed for a second season of her show Dead To Me on Netflix.
Even though Finch said what are you going to do? Just like when he built the machine and handing over to who ever. You really don't know what they will do, with all that information. Harold knew that soon or later Reese would have to kill too pervent someone else to get hurt or die. That is why John ask," why do you do it" the numbers if you didn't what this to happen don't start something you can't finish. John though he was thou killing too. You really don't know if he killed him or not, but ever thing was right there and he knew what to do. Johns eyes where so cold. Chirp
You lose the part of you that makes you who you are. It may take 40 years to come back, even though it wasn't you fault. It still will haunt you. Sometimes I wish I could trade places.
This episode have 2 coincidences: Linda Cardellini plays a doctor on #POI, and she played a doctor for many years on #ER tv series. Here in Brazil is called Plantão Médico. After that, she made a original Netflix family drama #Bloodline (very good by the way), where the character she plays is called Megan.
When you take a life, you lose that part of your life that matters the most. The “ life takers” are the ones who know this. And they are the only ones who know this.
Amazing how he was able to teleport to that diner after escaping the cartel guys when she had a 2 hour head start. There's quite a lot of that in this series.
Hi,... believe it or not there are people like this out there,.... I've worked with several. They are the types that would give their lives for what they believe, for what they protect, and for what they care about (which so often is everyone). They are skilled, but prudent, and would never harm an innocent person (or even an animal,... I've seen that first hand). For any who doubt, there are tens of thousands in National Cemeteries (such as Arlington). This 'breed' is not foolish or callow in any way. It is the type that protects and cares for the less capable while relying on the skills of those that can fill the 'gaps'.
The next time we find a show that we really really like perhaps it would be appropriate to crowdfund it and buy the show so they can't stop it when they decide to stop it we stop it when we decide to stop paying for it.
Watched this program front to back on netflix with my partner, often riveted and up too late. We were glued to it because of the acting, the writing, the feasibility of the plot lines, and the side bar plots and human interest involvements. Every once and not so often something would get bent out of line and not make as much sense as it could have, but overall this 5 seasons ended way too soon for us. Root and Shaw need honorable mention with the rest of the cast but a half a blink behind for a very provocative and impactful presentation. Give it 6 or 7 stars if we could.
Linda Cardellini is so great in this episode. In this scene i would like to comfort her,hug her. In the night club when she wears a great dress just kiss her :)
