CBS' "Person Of Interest" Discussion (2011-2016)

[Whatman245]

Personally, I loved the finale. Obviously, I wished they had more episodes this season so they could flesh out the season but given their 13 episode count and given how CBS wanted a procedural element to these final 13 episodes instead of having a full blown final 13 episode serialized storyline, I think they did a pretty exceptional job with what they were given.

Things I would have loved to see if they had more time and episodes would be to see more Elias as a member of the team. Also, would have like to know if Control is really dead or just locked away somewhere. Definitely would have liked to see some old favorites come back, like Zoey and Leon. Zoey usually had at least 1 episode per season but I guess they didn't have the time with their shortened episode count.

[Show spoiler]And most of all, would have loved if Root and Shaw had a bit more screen time together since their reunion was cut short by Root's death.

Still pissed at CBS for not allowing this show to grow even more, the producers insisted they had much more stories to tell but they gave POI 13 episodes in hopes that Limitless would flourish but look, Limitless was cancelled as well. But I understand why they did what they did since CBS doesn't own POI and they don't make as much as other shows owned by CBS but considering its built in fanbase and cult audience, I figured CBS would know they had a diamond in a rough. But it is what it is. And POI still managed to be an exceptional show.

I read some follow up interviews, and there's a glimmer of hope that POI might be able to live on in some capacity, be it a follow up or a spin off.

[Show spoiler] Considering how Finch, Fusco, and Shaw are still alive, as well as the Machine, I personally hope the show will live on in some capacity. I would love to see Shaw pick up John's mantle. I know Sarah Shahi is trying to shop her Nancy Drew pilot series to other networks but I think a follow up or spin off designated around her character of Shaw would be so much better for her than a Nancy Drew series, IMHO, since the Drew series sounds too much like Elementary. At least with Shaw, there's action and suspense and a thriller like quality to it, compared to your regular case of the week procedural even though POI does have a procedural element to it. Hopefully, somewhere down the line (not too long though), something comes to fruition, whether it is with Shaw and the rest of the gang or maybe a new set of team members like the ones introduced in episode 11 of this season. One can hope. For now, goodbye Irrelevants. Hope to see you again someday soon.