It always comes down to money. CBS boss Les Moonves recently explained why the network cancelled Person of Interest and renewed Elementary, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
The fifth and final series of Person of Interest premiered earlier this month. Meanwhile, CBS renewed Elementary for a fifth season back in March.
At a recent New York conference, Moonves said part of the reason for Person of Interest‘s cancellation was financial. Warner Bros. was the producing studio for the drama, and CBS didn’t make a profit “because Warner Bros got all that additional revenue.”
On the other hand, CBS owns Elementary and made a “profit of $80 million last year,” according to Moonves.
What do you think? Did you watch Person of Interest? Do you think it should’ve been renewed?
I LOVE SHAW AND POI!
I’ve just binged on Person of Interest on Netflix and can’t believe it is being cancelled. SOMEONE reverse the decision, pleeeeaaaaaaassssseeeee!
I’m in England and the best series are The Closer (which evolved into the wonderful Major Crimes) and Person of Interest, which is absolutely marvellous. Rethink your decision . . .
Personally, I don’t give two shifts what the greedy ******** at CBS or any of the other networks do anymore. I really liked Person of Interest, but guess what? I’ve cancelled Dish and am no longer bound by these clowns! With Netflix, HULU, Roku and FIBER to my house……ABC, NBC, CBS are dinosaurs heading for THE LABREA TAR PITS!!!!
I don’t watch much more than the cable news. HOWEVER, this was by far my favorite show. It’s a shame it won’t be back. This program spoke loudly on philosophical issues and kept it clean, which is a rarity in today’s world.
It should be renewed because its not only tackles things about the current events the moral things that people neglect to think about. Saving lives and how precious it is.
Its very saddened to think that this wonderful show was cancelled due to the fact of money even it provides good entertainment to its viewers. Please have this go back on air and continue the good vibes it has brought.
I am totally disappointed that person of interest is off the air… I truly enjoyed watching a show that had action without all of the sex, cursing, and other crazy stuff that is on TV now.. it is such a shame. I hope another network picks up this great show.
I am sad to see it end it is one of so few shows that everyone can watch no swearing no sex no blood and guts just a great show I think CBS sucks they do know how to keep good shows
I am completely heartbroken that this show was cancelled. They should have found a way to correct the financial situation. We are losing too many good shows recently. The networks ought to be ashamed of themselves!!!!!!!
Less moves sucks and is all about how much more he can make…you keep **** like 2 broke disgusting morons and cancels mike and molly and person of interest…tell me how money is enough?
Annoyed about the cancellation. Enjoyed the episodic pieces and the underlying story that kept moving along. Thanks again TV folks for once again not finishing a storyline.
“Person of Interest” is one of the best series stories I have watched weekly. The failure to renew was truly an upset to me in my viewing regimen. Hopefully CBS will find some way to renew the series and work out some means to make the series reasonably profitable to support a series 6th year. Good drama and extremely interesting and challenging on a weekly basis.
I can’t believe this show was cancelled. Season 5 episode 4 was incredible.
Yes sir
The show needs to be renewed and some how all the main actors and actress come back to fight .
Yes I’m stinking pisst… They need to renegotiate that decision.
YES!!!!!!!!