The ratings have come down quite a bit (again) this year but CBS has decided to keep Person of Interest around for a fifth season.
On Person of Interest, a presumed dead former-CIA agent (Jim Caviezel) and a mysterious billionaire (Michael Emerson) work together to prevent violent crimes in New York City. The rest of the cast includes Kevin Chapman, Sarah Shahi, and Amy Acker.
Airing on Tuesday nights at 10pm, the fourth season of the series has averaged a 1.53 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.42 million viewers. Compared to the third season, that’s down by 22% in the demo and down by 20% in viewership.
It’s in the middle of the pack of CBS’ current crop of scripted series and its fate could have gone either way. A fifth season will put Person of Interest over the 100 episode mark, making for a solid-sized syndication package, which may have played a role in the renewal.
What do you think? Do you like the Person of Interest series? Do you think season five should be the end?
Update: It looks like season five may be the end for Person of Interest on CBS.
POI has been one of the most intriguing series I have ever enjoyed. However I have been very disappointed with the loss of TJ Henson to the show, the too-long absence of Shaw, and now the frenetic competition between the machine and Samaritan, which seems to have taken over the plot. Still, I love the actors and the quirky imagination and creativity of the writers and can’t wait for the new abbreviated season. Hope it isn’t the last.
Rd is right. The average mental age in the US is 6th grade so we are lucky this show lasted as long as it did ! Can’t wait for the new season – even though it will be a short one.
We are foolish to think the network supports the show for our entertainment or enrichment rather than for it’s own commercial profit. The series will either end or be changed to something foolish, as is the case with them all.
Yes absolutely, keep this series! This is a series that covers suspense, action, mystery with great actors/ characters, computer intrigue. Many petitions to keep it going if not by CBS but by other networks or streaming “Netflix “. I’m a psychologist & love the growth of the characters over the seasons. Miss Carter character but wow hasn’t she done well for herself! Please don’t cancel. Add more episodes for the fall. I’m speaking too for many 25-35 yr olds who can’t stop talking about it.
I have enjoyed this series so much…It would be a complete shame if it were cancelled. I like the depth and direction the characters and writing have reached through last few seasons. As another person mentioned, while slightly terrifying in this respect, POI is quite timely…Timely with touch of humor and endearing characters. For example, Root was maddening in the beginning but now a welcome, charming, heroine. If anyone reads these, I, dare say we, appreciate the ride! It leaves me always wanting more…
I really like this series. Was shocked to learn there was any doubt about it being renewed. Thought provoking and timely and therefore kinda of scary.
Love the show! Very clever writing and it’s a show that my husband and I both enjoy.
Please do not cancel Person of Interest. It has been one of the best shows on TV. I love all the characters and was looking forward to a long and entertaining relationship with the series. If or when Person of Interest is cancelled, PLEASE give us closure. The fans deserve that much.
Honestly in the years of television show watching I have experienced I have grown attached to the characters of this tv show more than any. I would hate to see this great creation die after only five seasons, I mean look at shows like NCIS that has about a dozen seasons maybe more. If this is the end then I sincerely hope that some time in future there will be a reboot, one of which I will be patient as to wait for, for all the time in the word.
I agree with you Jdanny, the characters are irresistible and it has become my all time favorite TV series. The creativity and original format, even the suspense created for the abbreviated season is so impressive. Bravo to cast and crew!!
why do great shows always get cancelled on cbs you have to have over 10mil viewers or your done another network should pick it up or netflix show has another couple seasons in it story is still great. How does criminal minds get more season n POI is ending makes no sense
Please please don’t cancel Person of interest —- it’s one of the best shows on tv – it’s one of the most shows that’s on – can’t wait to se it this year !!
When is it coming back on? It’s one of the best written shows CBS. If CBS would stop moving it around everyone would be happy.
One of the best shows on CBS. I hope it’s around for a long time. The ratings probably dropped because of the change in the air time.
Keep Person of Interest going. But when will season five begin?
When does season premiere in 2016?