Person of Interest.

Nope. That was it.

I give the season finale a "B." I like Reese and Shaw working together, but I don't want to see her as a regular. In her own way, Shaw is just as twisted and anti-social as Root. Having her hang around is like letting a surly Rotweiler that hasn't had its dinner yet: You never know when it might go off and start biting.

Root's still jacked into The Machine? Well, I'm sure she'll only use that access for the greater good.

The Machine providing Reese with targeting and access to cars was a nice trick, but reminded me of the barely credible and largely incohrent Eagle Eye.

How much deeper is Carter going to go before she loses her moral compass completely? And was this the first time she's been referred to by anything but "Carter" or "Detective?"

A new secret enemy waiting in the wings? Everything really is connected.

Fusco M.I.A. for the last two episodes? What's up with that?

Nice summation from The A.V. Club.

nighttimer said:

I give the season finale a "B." I like Reese and Shaw working together, but I don't want to see her as a regular. In her own way, Shaw is just as twisted and anti-social as Root. Having her hang around is like letting a surly Rotweiler that hasn't had its dinner yet: You never know when it might go off and start biting.

Root's still jacked into The Machine? Well, I'm sure she'll only use that access for the greater good.

The Machine providing Reese with targeting and access to cars was a nice trick, but reminded me of the barely credible and largely incohrent Eagle Eye.

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I thought the Machine finding a pair of glasses that matched Finch's prescription not 10 feet away from his then-current location stretched that particular trick a bit too thin. Cars and targeting was more believable.

playground_king said:

I noticed them not referring to her as Carter, I think the writers are doing that purposely. If you noticed when they referred to Carter it was when she was strong to her morals, they now refer to by her real name and it just so happens to be when she is doing questionable things.

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I think it would be neat if Fusco was the one to get her back on track. And let me add my voice to those who missed him in the finale.

Carter's first name was first said by John Reese in Season 1's "GET CARTER" when she was on the alley floor after being shot by Bottlecap.

Finch called her 'Joss' in Season 2's "DEAD RECKONING" after she was in the car accident.

Detective Cal Beecher called her 'Joss' a few times.

Reese called her 'Joss' a few times during the last two episodes of Season 2.

Two major developments:

1. CBS has moved "Person of Interest" to Tuesday night at 10 PM for its third season, starting in September 2013.

2. Sarah Shahi ('Samantha Shaw') has signed on as a regular cast member / star for the show's third season.

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Two major developments:

1. CBS has moved "Person of Interest" to Tuesday night at 10 PM for its third season, starting in September 2013.

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DANG!
I had a hard enuf time keeping my eyes open until 9 PM. *Wonders why the move to a later time slot*

2. Sarah Shahi ('Samantha Shaw') has signed on as a regular cast member / star for the show's third season.

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Not crazy about this move. Hopefully, I'll get used to it.

Season Premier 09 24 13

#1. While I'm not averse to change, I don't think I like the addition of Shaw and Root - Too much going on and I really, REALLY liked the dynamics and chemistry of the original four characters

#2. I have to admit, however, that I am curious as to when and how...

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Root plans to kill the psychiatrist and escape from the institution.

Character bloat.

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#2.

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If not for Elias, I'd say she stole the episode. It really did feel like there was a lot going on this episode. Here's hoping they find a good balance. I happen to like all these characters.

Elias = awesome

I like all the characters, too, but not at the expense of the original four.

However, I'd read that Jim Caviezel (sp?) was getting worn out by the pace, hence the additional cast members.

Root rocked the (crazy)house!

Good episode

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He felt he was doing too much or something?

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Yes. I remember the same thing about the guy who plays Steve on H5O--the sheer physicality of the job they do (all that punching and kicking and running and shooting!) is tough on the body, and add in a demanding shooting schedule, training schedule, etc, it really wears on them.

This show is ridiculously good.

I like that the Machine seems to be having a...softening?...effect on Root. To some extent it's a turnaround of the Connors telling the Terminator he has to kneecap people instead of killing them. .

Well,

Gotta admit, I loved Root's escapades, but I'm just not as stoked about the program this season.

They (the writers) still haven't done anything that made me go: DANG!


(ETA: I'm really trying to like Shaw, but she just mostly gets on my nerves)

I enjoyed last night's episode right up until the last scene. Really? You had to pull that in?

Of course, I'm rather simple-minded in my tastes and I'd rather have episode-of-the-week than recurring-long-running-soap-opera. Don't get me wrong; I loved getting Shaw's backstory. >>>>>But I get tired of everything having to have HR and/or Root and/or Elias and/or CIA dragged in.<<<<<

I don't think the actress is actually behaving as robotic as the script implies. I mean, a lot of people have a stoic affect, it is not that unusual. So why was Finch freaking out so much and the kid wondering if she was a robot?