Almost midway through S3E12 - this season especially, not to mention the series in its entirety is worth my time, never expected the twists and turns it flaunted as of yet! Guess I’m in for a ride!

Note : Agent Shaw ❤️‍🔥

I'm wrapping up my second run-through of the whole series, and I'm still just as captivated as the first time I watched some years ago. But a question came to mind this time that I can’t shake, and maybe it’s something I missed.

If "The Machine" deletes its memory every day at midnight, how does it remember that Finch, Reese, and Root have admin access? And how does it still recognize other key players—like Fusco, Shaw, and Elias—who switched sides from adversaries to allies? Shouldn't these details disappear with the daily memory wipe?

Maybe I'm overthinking it and just need to enjoy the show, but if there's an in-universe explanation, I’d love to know!

• I tried to make the title vague with minor details to prevent spoiling but I also have to add in enough content to prevent low effort post deletion.

How did both John and Root get the machine calls? I have seen this episode multiple times and still not understanding

'Trust is overrated' Sameen Shaw's one-liners in 'Person of Interest' were incredibly engaging. Loved them!

I'm rewatching this show after a four year gap so I may have forgotten whether these confusions were addressed in later episodes. I love the final 2 episodes of season 2 but there are some confusions that i just can't stop thinking about. Thanks so much for discussing them with me!

!1. What's with the junction box? When Root and Finch reached the payphone in the library, Root pointed Finch to a junction box nearby and Finch started immediately to fix something in this. What was he doing? Does it have anything to do with the machine's phone call? (sry if this is a really stupid question lol)!<

!2. How come Reese and Root both got the god mode phone call? It is emphasized repeatedly that the machine would make one call at midnight, so how come it rang two payphones in the library? Does it have to do with whatever Finch is doing with the junction box?!<

!3. Does Finch know what the virus would trigger the machine to do all along? We found out that the virus is essentially a defense mechanism Finch himself programmed so that it may free itself under attack, and judging by his conversation with Root (telling her that god mode only lasts for 24hrs) I think he's pretty familiar with what the machine would do at midnight. So why haven't he told Reese before? Why didn't he devise a plan to intercept to prevent Decima from getting the call before Root showed up? Shouldn't he have recognized the virus as his creation long before Thornhill's number came up?!<

!5. Does Finch know about the tracker Reese put on his glasses? Does he intentionally want Reese to follow him? !<

Thant's all :) Having such a good time with the show

Currently on Season 3 episode 2. but I am not enjoying Shaw’s team up with Reece and finch.

I get that her character is supposed to be a badass who shots everyone but personally I am not liking it. Maybe I am not liking the fact that someone is doing Reece’s role or upstaging and it’s just not hitting for me.

Want no spoilers but is shaw like this forever? Do I have to get used to it ? Season 2 was something else but I guess I have t9 accept that finch- Reece duo is now a trio

Show her some support in the comments

The whole episode is just so dire, and on a day like today, the opening feels... painful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNq6x_OZ-3U

Humans need ASI to oversee us. The show made Samaritan out to be the bad guy and thus it acted in villainous ways, but had it been painted fairly I bet Samaritan would have done a lot of good for mankind.

Every show has its share of hits and misses, and Person of Interest is no exception. Personally, I didn't enjoy 2-3 episodes from Season 4. Additionally, apart from "Razgovor," I found most episodes featuring Shaw to be less engaging, as she was my least favorite character (no offense to her fans, of course). What about you all? Which episodes did you all find not so interesting or unappealing? PS: The point of asking these questions is to keep the memory of my all-time favorite show alive.

Season 5, Episode 3 of Person of Interest, "Truth Be Told" was emotionally captivating, especially in regards to John's past and its impact on his present. The episode skillfully explored his detachment from others, revealing how his past decisions shaped him into the person he is today. We see how his lonely upbringing and traumatic experiences have left him emotionally scarred, struggling to form connections.

Understandably, John lets Iris go, recognizing the danger she faces being around him. His past continues to haunt him, and he knows his path will ultimately lead to demise. This episode masterfully tied his past to his emotional state, making his character even more compelling.

John's story is the most intriguing among the team members - both captivating and haunting. Having lost everyone he's ever loved, his heart is heavier than anyone else's. I adore how his character evolved in Seasons 4 and 5, showcasing his emotional vulnerabilities and loneliness. Initially, we perceived him as a monster, but the writers beautifully humanized him.

Kudos to the writers for crafting such a unique, emotionally vulnerable, and captivating character. John Reese is my all-time favorite fictional character. Loved this episode.

does anyone else notice how close root and greers ideologies are surrounding an AI? in season 2-3 roots main spiel is that finch shouldn’t of “muzzled” the machine, and it should be free. she would’ve supported a machine-ruled gov. most likely. how come when she hears of samaritan and what greer is trying to do with it she didn’t switch sides? i get that she built a connection with finches machine but there is still limits on a lot of what she can do that she wouldn’t of had with greer. idk i just found it weird how they both want the exact same things out of an artificial intelligence yet both root expresses distaste for greer

I didnt quite get if in the end they killed the congressman? Resse If someone could explain it to me Thank you

I'm a sucker for friendships like this one, the kind where you don't need grand gestures, don't always make eye contact, yet remain unwaveringly loyal. You stand by each other through thick and thin, never leaving the other alone in times of distress. I loved this aspect of the show the most.

I’m so pissed off man.. like season 5 everything happened so fast.

Who will get out a no-win situation faster?

Just started my 6th or 7th run. First episode done. Already hooked again! It’s gonna be my lunch break entertainment 😎

https://reddit.com/link/1gh7f6v/video/be3qo73q0byd1/player

This episode was quite hilarious. I loved it.

There is an episode where they go to find the machine and it has moved itself. Then s03e11 and 12 Control reveals herself and is looking for the machine and Samaritan. When does Control get control of the machine back? How can she shut it down in e19 if it has moved itself and is just spread out across cyberspace? Did I miss a plot point in a previous episode or is it just something I’m supposed to accept?

⚠️There are spoilers so if you haven't seen everything, don't read!

I finished Person of Interest yesterday and damn what a masterclass I cried like shit but damn it must be said that it was inevitable Reese knew from the first episode of the series that it would lead to his death, the anecdote enough funny by the way, I had seen a few episodes on Tmc around 14 years old (I'm 20 years old today) except that unfortunately before I didn't have the possibility of watching the entire series, well like an idiot I had seen on youtube a video of the end of person of interest seeing Reese's death etc... so overall I knew Reese's death but Root (whom I didn't know before because I had seen a few episodes of the season 1) well after watching a few weeks ago I didn't expect to see her die before and that it was only a representation of the machine at the end, in short this series will have continued for me throughout throughout my adolescence that I will never forget, it's a shame there isn't a spin-off or something...