Is it me, or does it seem like there are more new shows this season than ever before? When I heard the premise for the show, I was a little concerned that it was a variation of something we've seen before. After watching the pilot episode, I felt a refreshed. This show seems like something new, or at least, something different. It has certainly exceeded my expectations and I am rooting for it to succeed. The main characters are interesting and mysterious. The storyline was not the usual predictable stuff. Do yourself a favor and watch this episode. I'm quite excited to see more episodes and have already programmed my digital video recorder so I won't miss a minute. One of the best premiers I've seen in a while.
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00Yasser8 March 2021
A very great start for what it looks a great series, Michael Emerson is of course one of the best actors in the TV, I hop see more of his brilliant acting in this series, Jim Caviezel actually I didn't see so much for him but his acting in this pilot episode is good too; the series idea is kind of unique, and in my opinion I think the machine is probably exist; the dialogues is attractive and very good events establishment for the upcoming episodes.
A good introduction to the series
Tweekums5 May 2013
Warning: Spoilers
This pilot episode opens with a gang of youths approaching a homeless man on the New York subway with an intent to do him harm
they are making a big mistake as he turns out to be ex-special forces, ex-CIA agent John Reese; a man who has given up his job after his girlfriend was murdered while he was out of the country. Shortly after he is interviewed by the police he finds himself being taken by two armed men to see a man who claims to be offering him a job. This man is Harold Finch; he explains that he developed a computer system designed to trawl through every email and phone call to find any hint that a terrorist attack is being planned; inevitably it also finds other criminal plots; these the government deletes as irrelevant as the system is unconstitutional but Finch wants to use the information to save lives. It can't give him all of the information; just the social security number of somebody who is involved; it may be a victim or the killer. The first case he asks Reese to help with involves a prosecuting attorney who appears to be the target of a gang whose leader she is prosecuting but as the investigation proceeds things look far more sinister and Reese could be in danger himself.
Before watching this pilot I'd watched the occasional episode and rather enjoyed them so was interested to see how the story began. The two protagonists were introduced well; we immediately see that Reece knows how to handle himself in a situation and Reese has the right air of mystery. These introductions didn't take too much time and we were soon involved in the first case. The case had plenty of twists; some of which the viewer may see coming but not all of them. Jim Caviezel does a fine job as Reese; making us believe the character can deal with the situations he gets in without looking out of place in a business suit. If anything Michael Emerson does even better as Finch; a softly spoken but mysterious character. I like how a sense that we are all being watched is suggested by what appears to be CCTV footage of the people going about their lives; it isn't over used but gives a nice sense of paranoia. Overall this was a good introduction to the key characters and the basis of the series that is to follow.
Before watching this pilot I'd watched the occasional episode and rather enjoyed them so was interested to see how the story began. The two protagonists were introduced well; we immediately see that Reece knows how to handle himself in a situation and Reese has the right air of mystery. These introductions didn't take too much time and we were soon involved in the first case. The case had plenty of twists; some of which the viewer may see coming but not all of them. Jim Caviezel does a fine job as Reese; making us believe the character can deal with the situations he gets in without looking out of place in a business suit. If anything Michael Emerson does even better as Finch; a softly spoken but mysterious character. I like how a sense that we are all being watched is suggested by what appears to be CCTV footage of the people going about their lives; it isn't over used but gives a nice sense of paranoia. Overall this was a good introduction to the key characters and the basis of the series that is to follow.
Person Of Interest: Pretty Darn Good & Worthwhile
richardcuccia25 September 2011
POI pilot: can't much better than justice generally triumphant. It's like the Equalizer meets Burn Notice meets Human Target meets Jack Bauer (but on a local scale) and a hero with Jack Bauer capabilities. Reese, a tortured soul with no family or friends, meets out justice with most of the good people getting saved, some evil guys becoming deliciously dead, others getting non-lethally shot in the leg, and living evils going to jail. Reese does as penance for all of the rough things that he did in his prior CIA/spy employment. The plot twists were involved and unexpected. POI is entertaining and cool. If you enjoy justice/good prevailing, bad guys getting their comeuppance, & the indigent/helpless saved (I do), POI is worth watching.
Well Casted and Acted
carlrpalmer12 March 2012
I always rate shows as they arrive on TV, I rated Cold Case and Seinfeld as some of my best TV shows, but Person Of Interest has beaten them with casting, acting and the idea of the show.
The casting is superb along with the idea, and I hope the show doesn't move from the format or what you call the 'plot'.
Some TV shows end when the producers/writers try to add or change to improve, but as we have seen from many first up programs that have good ratings, if you try to change, add or be 'cocky', they fail slowly.
It is going to be hard to come up with scripts that suit the show for a lengthy time, but if the writers are smart, this show will be around for a few years hopefully.
We must remember, this is not real but make believe like many shows like this.
The show is perfectly casted and acted, and the actors probably didn't expect the show to do so well.
Its the only show on TV at the moment that I cant miss, and will do anything to watch or record if I cant watch, and normally I don't watch too much TV.
It has violence, but it seems to be logical violence, people like it when violence ends up with revenge, it has an element of corruption along with sentimentality and heroism.
No doubt there will be a movie of this, I hope so.
The casting is superb along with the idea, and I hope the show doesn't move from the format or what you call the 'plot'.
Some TV shows end when the producers/writers try to add or change to improve, but as we have seen from many first up programs that have good ratings, if you try to change, add or be 'cocky', they fail slowly.
It is going to be hard to come up with scripts that suit the show for a lengthy time, but if the writers are smart, this show will be around for a few years hopefully.
We must remember, this is not real but make believe like many shows like this.
The show is perfectly casted and acted, and the actors probably didn't expect the show to do so well.
Its the only show on TV at the moment that I cant miss, and will do anything to watch or record if I cant watch, and normally I don't watch too much TV.
It has violence, but it seems to be logical violence, people like it when violence ends up with revenge, it has an element of corruption along with sentimentality and heroism.
No doubt there will be a movie of this, I hope so.
The Clint Eastwood Connection...
A_Different_Drummer19 October 2014
Warning: Spoilers
The 60s film A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS has an opening scene where a mysterious gunman (actually called in the credits "the man with no name") rides into a small western town -- a town which, he has been warned, is not kind to strangers -- on a mule. As he enters, a bunch of nasty cowboys, sitting on a fence, pick on the stranger by shooting their guns to scare the mule, who takes off leaving Eastwood without a ride. However, instead of letting it go (the odds are four to one) Eastwood walks back to the bullies and demands they "apologize" to the mule, who is, he says, very "sensitive."
At first the gunsels don't believe Eastwood is serious, but, when they realize he is, they move for their weapons. In one of the greatest western shootout scenes ever filmed (ANY western, not just "Italian Westerns") Eastwood draws and kills all of them before they can get a shot off. The viewer, rather than hear single shots, hears all the shots as one continuous noise.
According to film lore, in theatres across Europe and the US, viewers (male viewers) jumped to their feet at the sheer exhilaration of this scene.
That film launched the Leone trilogy, which launched Eastwood, which launched the Dirty Harry and ANY WHICH WAY franchises, which brought us Eastwood the Director, which begat many films and Oscars.
All from a great opening.
POI has an equally great opening. And this is it.
Watching the subway bullies gang up on the drunken bum in the corner, and watching Reese take them out in about 40 seconds flat, is every bit as memorable as the opening in FISTFUL.
Which begat many seasons of POI.
And deservedly so.
At first the gunsels don't believe Eastwood is serious, but, when they realize he is, they move for their weapons. In one of the greatest western shootout scenes ever filmed (ANY western, not just "Italian Westerns") Eastwood draws and kills all of them before they can get a shot off. The viewer, rather than hear single shots, hears all the shots as one continuous noise.
According to film lore, in theatres across Europe and the US, viewers (male viewers) jumped to their feet at the sheer exhilaration of this scene.
That film launched the Leone trilogy, which launched Eastwood, which launched the Dirty Harry and ANY WHICH WAY franchises, which brought us Eastwood the Director, which begat many films and Oscars.
All from a great opening.
POI has an equally great opening. And this is it.
Watching the subway bullies gang up on the drunken bum in the corner, and watching Reese take them out in about 40 seconds flat, is every bit as memorable as the opening in FISTFUL.
Which begat many seasons of POI.
And deservedly so.
Smashing Caviezel, complementary team mates, conventional but twisted story, welcomed guest, promising Big Brother concept, geek candy, giggling humor
igoatabase23 September 2011
As a geek and self-proclaimed multibrokenaire I was instantly driven to the show because of its concept and protagonist. At least before watching the pilot I thought Michael Emerson would play this role but as the enigmatic Mr. Finch his character is minor compared to James Caviezel's one. The last plays a former special agent John Reese, how original, who is hired by Finch. So at the beginning as I was expecting that it would be mostly about the software engineer Emerson portrays I was slightly disappointed. Indeed the actor marked TV forever considering how much his performance as Benjamin Linus was both dazzling and puzzling on Lost. However when I had never seen Caviezel before his charm and bold performance quickly made Reese grow on me. I also appreciate the fact that he has strong moral values, if shooting bad guys in the leg can be considered one. I worried about the inevitable procedural approach of the show, a crime to prevent per episodes, but the pilot was such a great surprise that I have instantly signed up for a second session.
Beside the convincing acting, and the fact that you can't help smiling when Finch calls his partner John (Locke), it's really the story that impressed me the most. Indeed like in Asimov's Foundation the Machine built by Finch can't predict everything so all he's left with are numeric breadcrumbs. At first what tasted like an old recipe and cold meal quickly became exciting and captivating. The lines are blurred, twisted and wicked ! In the upcoming episodes it should make the crimes even less predictable because the characters aren't just black and white. Here the guest was Natalie Zea and as her performance on Hung was bittersweet she definitely contributed to make the pilot a success even we could have used extra minutes featuring her character. The eternal battle of time management. An other element that will even appeal the demanding viewer are the cultural references. From Big Brother to 9/11 the way fiction is connected to reality is quite interesting. Still I'm not sure about the whole surveillance camera approach because it's far too limited considering the device isn't plugged everywhere in the world. So I hope they'll soon inject some irrational elements to make it fascinating or at least more believable. Otherwise as the end was reminiscent of The X-Files I'm almost certain they have plenty of strange ideas to fuel the season.
That's for the substance. In its entertainment department the series has some delightful elements. First even if they definitely abused the camera mosaics and surveillance footages it made the editing smoother and more dynamic. Second Caviezel makes a believable action man with a brain. The action scenes count is decent and well balance the investigation. Third don't expect a Minory Report occurring in 2011 but he used a few interesting gadgets like one to quickly break a window and an other to listen cellphone conversations. He's not Angus MacGyver but him and the lame leg Mr. Finch (A reference to The Usual Suspects ?) makes a team to root for. Last but not least between two shots or serious dialogs there're a few humorous scenes that can only make you laugh considering how well they're subtly mixed with the main story. I even spotted a running gag and already anticipate how much fun it's going to be in the next episode !
Beside the convincing acting, and the fact that you can't help smiling when Finch calls his partner John (Locke), it's really the story that impressed me the most. Indeed like in Asimov's Foundation the Machine built by Finch can't predict everything so all he's left with are numeric breadcrumbs. At first what tasted like an old recipe and cold meal quickly became exciting and captivating. The lines are blurred, twisted and wicked ! In the upcoming episodes it should make the crimes even less predictable because the characters aren't just black and white. Here the guest was Natalie Zea and as her performance on Hung was bittersweet she definitely contributed to make the pilot a success even we could have used extra minutes featuring her character. The eternal battle of time management. An other element that will even appeal the demanding viewer are the cultural references. From Big Brother to 9/11 the way fiction is connected to reality is quite interesting. Still I'm not sure about the whole surveillance camera approach because it's far too limited considering the device isn't plugged everywhere in the world. So I hope they'll soon inject some irrational elements to make it fascinating or at least more believable. Otherwise as the end was reminiscent of The X-Files I'm almost certain they have plenty of strange ideas to fuel the season.
That's for the substance. In its entertainment department the series has some delightful elements. First even if they definitely abused the camera mosaics and surveillance footages it made the editing smoother and more dynamic. Second Caviezel makes a believable action man with a brain. The action scenes count is decent and well balance the investigation. Third don't expect a Minory Report occurring in 2011 but he used a few interesting gadgets like one to quickly break a window and an other to listen cellphone conversations. He's not Angus MacGyver but him and the lame leg Mr. Finch (A reference to The Usual Suspects ?) makes a team to root for. Last but not least between two shots or serious dialogs there're a few humorous scenes that can only make you laugh considering how well they're subtly mixed with the main story. I even spotted a running gag and already anticipate how much fun it's going to be in the next episode !
Pilot Has Come A Long Way! Chemistry of the Four Leads Rocks!
ShelbyTMItchell10 January 2013
Warning: Spoilers
Jim Caveizel as the brawns with a brain and heart John Reese, an ex-CIA man and special forces who lost a lot. With Michael Emerson of Lost fame, on the good guys side. With a bit of Benjamin Linus in a good guy kind of way. As the brains that does not like violence and a limp leg. Billionaire software genius as both are dead to the world and govt.
Emerson's Harold Finch gives Reese a purpose and a will to live, and not throw it all away. As we saw he was drinking himself to death. But two cops are trying to stop that.
Taraiji P Henson as Detective Josie Carter and Kevin Chapman as Detective Lionel Fusco. Fusco is a rogue cop while Carter seems to be the voice of reason.
Pilot has come a long way but chemistry between Caviezel and Emerson carries the show. Along later with the chemistry of the two cops in the second season!
Emerson's Harold Finch gives Reese a purpose and a will to live, and not throw it all away. As we saw he was drinking himself to death. But two cops are trying to stop that.
Taraiji P Henson as Detective Josie Carter and Kevin Chapman as Detective Lionel Fusco. Fusco is a rogue cop while Carter seems to be the voice of reason.
Pilot has come a long way but chemistry between Caviezel and Emerson carries the show. Along later with the chemistry of the two cops in the second season!
Wow
spankmeamadeus19 February 2015
If it were just Jim Caviezel, it would be a great show add Michael Emerson on top of that and you have a brilliant show. I have to say that I only watched the first episode because my mother told me I had to, but after watching the first episode, I was hooked.
Jim Caviezel has impressed me ever since I first watched him in The count of Monte Cristo and then in The Passion of the Christ he showed his versatility as an actor and now I watch this show and once again he shines. Michael Emerson I only saw once in the Television series Lost but I was impressed with his ability back then and now he plays a lovable brilliant computer nerd. (Someone that I can relate to well except for the brilliant part.) The supporting cast of Characters are also great as well such as Taraji P. Henson who does a great job playing a mother on the force and Kevin Chapman as a troubled cop. The writers are also great, I find these days that a lot of police procedural shows are great not only because of the acting, but because the writers really do a great job of creating likable characters that you can get invested in. Therefore, I would recommend this show to anyone who likes not only police procedurals but also science fiction and action/suspense shows. Definitely, one to look out for and I hope that it continues to get better as the show progresses.
Jim Caviezel has impressed me ever since I first watched him in The count of Monte Cristo and then in The Passion of the Christ he showed his versatility as an actor and now I watch this show and once again he shines. Michael Emerson I only saw once in the Television series Lost but I was impressed with his ability back then and now he plays a lovable brilliant computer nerd. (Someone that I can relate to well except for the brilliant part.) The supporting cast of Characters are also great as well such as Taraji P. Henson who does a great job playing a mother on the force and Kevin Chapman as a troubled cop. The writers are also great, I find these days that a lot of police procedural shows are great not only because of the acting, but because the writers really do a great job of creating likable characters that you can get invested in. Therefore, I would recommend this show to anyone who likes not only police procedurals but also science fiction and action/suspense shows. Definitely, one to look out for and I hope that it continues to get better as the show progresses.
A "procedural" for the post-9/11 society
SgtLennon28 November 2014
Warning: Spoilers
One of the first scenes from "The Conversation" features a handful of directional microphones pointed down in a nearby park, trying to record a particular conversation between two acquaintances. There's a similar scene halfway into the pilot for "Person of Interest," where reclusive billionaire Harold Finch (Michael Emerson) reveals to John Reese (Jim Caviezel) about the omnipotent machine, which he created for the government, that has the power to predict terrorist attacks but at the cost of disregarding average crime.
Whereas the couple in the former were recorded surreptitiously, Mr. Finch knows well that surveillance cameras (and "The Machine") are watching, listening and determining nefarious intent of others.
All that works well about the pilot involves this supercomputer and window dressings. The first "client" of these two men is a prosecutor, whose either unwittingly been the target of corrupt cops or is the perpetrator. They're able to obtain a clearer picture of which possibility she belongs to through a combination of breaking into her home, collecting information, and using the microphone on her smartphone as it's own directional microphone.
Created by Jonathan Nolan, brother to Christopher Nolan, "Person of Interest" could have only been made in a post-9/11 privacy-free society and likely only been the product of the Nolans. It also antiquates "The Conversation," but that's a conversation for another day.
Anyone whose watched the following three and a half seasons of the show will know that the creative team likes to weave in and out between the line between the need privacy and security, both national and personal. Within the pilot itself, there's only an inkling of this, in the implications of the machine.
Nolan and his team do an admirable job providing the furnishings and the characters, only giving brief glimpses of their motivations and backstories, providing opportunity to fill in the canvas further along in their story. All that doesn't quite gel is whenever the show veers dangerously close into the crime-procedural arena, with the corrupt cops, that only work because what surrounds it.
Yet, it's a shadowy, dangerous and delicate world that Reese and Finch operate within, one where either of these two men could be killed at a moment, which Finch casually mention at episode's end. However, both, who've been declared legally dead by the surrounding world, seem aware of that knowledge and perfectly accepting of it.
All in the name of being a stranger's guardian angel who doesn't even know they're being saved. Kinda like the machine they're taking their intel from.
Whereas the couple in the former were recorded surreptitiously, Mr. Finch knows well that surveillance cameras (and "The Machine") are watching, listening and determining nefarious intent of others.
All that works well about the pilot involves this supercomputer and window dressings. The first "client" of these two men is a prosecutor, whose either unwittingly been the target of corrupt cops or is the perpetrator. They're able to obtain a clearer picture of which possibility she belongs to through a combination of breaking into her home, collecting information, and using the microphone on her smartphone as it's own directional microphone.
Created by Jonathan Nolan, brother to Christopher Nolan, "Person of Interest" could have only been made in a post-9/11 privacy-free society and likely only been the product of the Nolans. It also antiquates "The Conversation," but that's a conversation for another day.
Anyone whose watched the following three and a half seasons of the show will know that the creative team likes to weave in and out between the line between the need privacy and security, both national and personal. Within the pilot itself, there's only an inkling of this, in the implications of the machine.
Nolan and his team do an admirable job providing the furnishings and the characters, only giving brief glimpses of their motivations and backstories, providing opportunity to fill in the canvas further along in their story. All that doesn't quite gel is whenever the show veers dangerously close into the crime-procedural arena, with the corrupt cops, that only work because what surrounds it.
Yet, it's a shadowy, dangerous and delicate world that Reese and Finch operate within, one where either of these two men could be killed at a moment, which Finch casually mention at episode's end. However, both, who've been declared legally dead by the surrounding world, seem aware of that knowledge and perfectly accepting of it.
All in the name of being a stranger's guardian angel who doesn't even know they're being saved. Kinda like the machine they're taking their intel from.
The rules of the game
SJulien1226 January 2021
This is the first episode of an exceptional series. This introduction shows the basic idea of the machine, that is, the identification of a person who will soon be within a major crime. The genius of the series lies in this uncertainty as to whether the person is the perpetrator or the victim and this offers a multitude of scenarios. However, this is only a tiny part of the story that unfolds over the 5 seasons. The story of the guy in a suit quickly turns into an adventure viewers will not soon forget. This is my third time watching, but I must say that I had hesitated to continue the first time because of a lack of interest in the different stories every episode. I'm so happy I didn't make the mistake of stopping since this series now has a well-deserved place in my top 3. The writing is smart, the subject matter is relevant nowadays, and we recognize the aesthetics and quality associated with Nolan. If Djawadi hadn't proven to us that he was a musical genius by "Game of Thrones", he certainly succeeds with "Person of Interest". For me, season 1 is the worst, but Caviezel and Emerson's acting is more than enough to make us want to continue. In addition, the writing is so good that it sometimes even becomes poetic. The balance between action, humor and drama is perfect for my taste and the combination of the short stories and the main one is very interesting. In short, it's a series that we never tire of watching and which begins with a magnificent pilot.
Promising Premise
claudio_carvalho7 September 2020
A homeless man called John Reese (Jim Caviezel) is traveling in the subway when a group of punks attack him, but he subdues the attackers. He goes to the precinct and a stranger called Harold Finch (Michael Emerson) bails him out. Soon Reese learns that the stranger is a billionaire that has invented a device called "The Machine" capable to predict any attack like the September 11th to the government. The Machine also predicts people in danger but the government has disregarded the minor crimes. Finch left a back-door in the device to provide the Social Security Number of the possible victim and hires Reese, who was a former operative agent that misses his girlfriend Jessica Arndt (Susan Misner) that died, to investigate and help the persons and prevent the crime. His first name to investigate is the Assistant D. A. Diane Hanson (Natalie Zea) that is working in the case of a drug dealer. Will Reese succeed and overcome his depression?
"Person of Interest - Pilot" is a TV series with a promising premise and high IMDb Rating. The first episode is highly intriguing with The Machine capable to predict a crime but with minor information: only the Social Security number and no other clue. In the first episode, the good guys are misled by the information. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Pilot"
Note: On 02 February 2024, I saw this episode again.
"Person of Interest - Pilot" is a TV series with a promising premise and high IMDb Rating. The first episode is highly intriguing with The Machine capable to predict a crime but with minor information: only the Social Security number and no other clue. In the first episode, the good guys are misled by the information. My vote is eight.
Title (Brazil): "Pilot"
Note: On 02 February 2024, I saw this episode again.
Person of Interest is off to a good start
Brettyboy00722 March 2020
This show definitely peaked my interest awhile back. I loved Michael Emerson in Lost. I picked up the first season awhile back and now getting into it.
This pilot of POI definitely intrigued me. To sum it up with no spoilers: A special ops type military guy teams up with a very rich man to stop bad things from happening such as murders, kidnappings et cetera. The first episode had a little bit of action. The main character Reese (played by Jim Caviezel) can definitely fight his way out of tough spots and can handle a firearm.
Finch (played by Michael Emerson) is mysterious. We don't know much about his past yet but I'm anxious to find out more in upcoming episodes.
We'll definitely learn more about The Machine as time goes on. I'm in this for the long haul.
Surprisingly promising beginning!
Shmaden27 November 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The first time I've seen this pilot episode I was maybe too tired of pilot episodes, since so many of them were either not intriguing enough for me to want to watch at least the rest of the season or were intriguing but leading to a disastrous season or series. Fortunately, seeing this for the second time made me reconsider my thoughts for this pilot episode which although is not extremely intriguing and promising as LOST's was, it led to a fantastic series.
The premise is simple: a machine that is so complex that can track every person and predict crimes that involve either ordinary persons or the National Security. This idea is very well developed over the course of the 5 seasons of this show. The show also studies things like divinity, what if the machines turn against humans or if the intelligent machines might fall into the bad hands.
The way this first pilot is constructed is very realistic from the development of the trust between the characters to their somewhat backstory and to the eventual action and conclusion that leaves you intrigued for where this show can go in the future.
It's a shame that a show like this is overlooked due to its production qualities or the somewhat mediocre acting at first but more for the sloppy first half of the first season. But after episode 10 the show picks up and somewhat slows down until the last 5 episodes that just show you what this show can become in the next seasons.
If you watch this and get intrigued but slightly bored after some other 8 episodes hang on until episode 10 and then until episode 19 and after that you will be in for a great ride.
The premise is simple: a machine that is so complex that can track every person and predict crimes that involve either ordinary persons or the National Security. This idea is very well developed over the course of the 5 seasons of this show. The show also studies things like divinity, what if the machines turn against humans or if the intelligent machines might fall into the bad hands.
The way this first pilot is constructed is very realistic from the development of the trust between the characters to their somewhat backstory and to the eventual action and conclusion that leaves you intrigued for where this show can go in the future.
It's a shame that a show like this is overlooked due to its production qualities or the somewhat mediocre acting at first but more for the sloppy first half of the first season. But after episode 10 the show picks up and somewhat slows down until the last 5 episodes that just show you what this show can become in the next seasons.
If you watch this and get intrigued but slightly bored after some other 8 episodes hang on until episode 10 and then until episode 19 and after that you will be in for a great ride.
"Pilot"
solarpanelshydroelectric20 March 2020
"Pilot" astutely sets the tone and pace of 'Person of Interest'. The tone is serious but not overly so and the pace is fast and furious with barely a moment's sag. The case here isn't great, but tv pilots aim to set up a world and its characters. Person of Interest's pilot does that well. It's not the best pilot ever, but it's pretty solid.
The Extended is Far Superior, Regardless Only 10 Minutes Extra
nightringer-7684016 December 2023
PoI truly has rewritten the how, why and what of TV Pilot. The Extended version is only 10 minutes longer but covering the story more closer to cinematic film instead.
Caviziel truly dived into his Reese character, appearing like a homeless with mental disorder then then switched to be the deadly vigilante we would know and love.
Emerson also dived into his Finch like it was his own daily behavior. The physical challenges of a man with damaged spine truly looked natural and real. Emerson successfully communicated only using his eyes while keeping his facial expressions as frozen as possible.
Brilliant.
Caviziel truly dived into his Reese character, appearing like a homeless with mental disorder then then switched to be the deadly vigilante we would know and love.
Emerson also dived into his Finch like it was his own daily behavior. The physical challenges of a man with damaged spine truly looked natural and real. Emerson successfully communicated only using his eyes while keeping his facial expressions as frozen as possible.
Brilliant.
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