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Person of Interest
Common Sense Media says
Anemic high-concept procedural with heavy violence.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this high-concept crime procedural has plenty of violence. From hand-to-hand combat that includes blood, heavy weaponry, and references to September 11, this show is definintely not for young kids or sensitive viewers. Also expect some minor sexuality, plus some drinking, smoking, and references to drug dealing.
What's the story?
As PERSON OF INTEREST begins, Reese (Jim Caviezel) is a washed-up former CIA agent, presumed dead, who's drinking away his sorrow over the death of his wife. Enter enigmatic billionaire Finch (Michael Emerson), who has a simple mission for Reese: Help save lives. Using data from a supercomputer built to hunt terrorists in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Reese and Finch act only with a Social Security number and must determine how innocent people become involved in terrible crimes -- and what can be done to prevent them.
Is it any good?
We live in an age in which it seems that all you need to get a TV show deal is a very high-concept idea. The high concept behind Person of Interest isn't necessarily a bad one -- supercomputer identifies people about to be killed, rich man hires former CIA agent to help these people -- but the execution lacks energy and wit. With an idea so fundamentally silly, you'd expect the plotting and characterization to be a little less dour.
Instead, the show takes itself very seriously, which in turn results in a boring, humorless hour built on a goofy idea. Caviezel is either trying way too hard or not trying hard enough as the perpetually depressed Reese, while Lost's Emerson tries to mine what he can from the material but comes off as almost a parody of an eccentric wealthy person. Both of these actors deserve a better series than this.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about violence as problem solver on the show. Does every conflict on the show need to be resolved using fists/weapons? Why or why not?
What does the show have to do with the attacks on September 11? Is it important for the show to use such an event as a plot point?
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A show with a great concept
A very nicely done show. Although it is done with the main character acting as a vigilante, it is for a good cause.
I am going to have to disagree again with CSM, there is no sexual content. And there was not an ounce of blood. And a rocket launcher? Do you have the right show?
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Good for 13+
This is an OK crime thriller for ages 13+. There is shooting and hand-to-hand martial arts combat. There is minimal blood, as well as minimal language and minimal sex. There are some drug references and talk of drug use and drug dealers. This show is suspenseful and fast-paced. Good for 13+
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Kid, 12 years old
December 23, 2011
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Awesome show!
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Crime fighting show for adults w/ a bit of mystery
Personally, i find this a well-made interesting show. However it's not appropriate for teens to be watching week in and out. It has mature themes as well as constant violence. Think Alias mashed up with a detective show. The main characters are trying to accomplish something good, but in order to do it, there is a lot of violence. Probably 12 people were killed in the first episode. Have to watch a few more to see how it turns out. Worth it for adults who like that sort of thing.
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| TV rating: | TV-14 |
| Network: | CBS |
| Cast: | James Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Taraji P. Henson |
| Genre: | Drama |
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