Though the ratings have fallen quite a bit, CBS renewed Person of Interest for a fifth season. Now we’ve learned that the TV show may be ending.
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.
Deadline reports that, of the CBS shows that have been renewed, POI was the only one to not receive a full season order. At this point, season five will only have 13 episodes.
This is just what happened with The Mentalist a year ago — a series that was also produced by outside studio Warner Bros TV. It was rumored to be that show’s final season many months before the network would confirm it. With this short season renewal, it’s looking like history may repeat itself with POI.
If CBS does indeed cancel POI, the studio could potentially try to find another home for it. While the network doesn’t have a financial stake in the series, the studio does. By the end of next season, there will be 103 episodes — enough for a decent-sized syndication package.
It’s worth noting that the studio already has an off-network deal with WGN America for the series. That cable channel has been producing their own dramas Salem and Manhattan. The ratings have been very tiny for those shows but perhaps WGN could be an option to keep Person of Interest going.
What do you think? Should season five be the end for Person of Interest? Would you watch a sixth season on another channel?
I truly would be upset if you cancel the series. I know it is difficult because they have backed them self into a corner.
It would be great if they can back track by killing the old man making his big brother go on the run and start helping people again.
Need better writers
love the show…..would watch it any time.
Person of Interest needs to stay in the line-up. There are hardly any GOOD shows to watch. Way too many teen-age, young adults shows… zombies, horror, science fiction, comic book take-offs… give me a break!! Why do the networks think these young people are going to be watching the adds, and buying products? I think 50+ has way more money to spend!!
Again when CBS has a good show, what does it do ,cancels it ,don’t cancel, find better writers damn it!
If POI is cancelled I will boycott CBS for sure. Best show out there!!
Iam really upset,,i want that shoe back,,there really isnt anything good comming out,,alot of people will be mad,,
I would love to see POI continue and i would watch and I buy the series. The show is clever and keeps one engaged. It’s a far cry from the mind numbing programs that pollute the airways with mindlessness.
Great series but poor exposure. Hope to see more. A lot of people don’t think of network television for this. Bet there is more viewing in syndication than at cbs………my guess
Don’t cx please great show
I would watch this show as long as I can. While some of the changes have not been my favorite, POI still has many elements that today’s society should and likely does find intriguing. I am not a fan of how “the Machine” has morphed, it does pose a valid threat to Decima/Samaritan. The show still has potential, but the plot needs some help which I hope it receives and is well-deserved.
I love this series
Don’t cancel POI!
If the show is cancelled I will no longer watch cbs any longer it wll become a thing in the past
I totally agree, I will ban CBS as well. This show is amazing!
Don’t cancel this show I love it. It is one of the only shows on tv that is worth watching.
Don’t cancel this show!’!!!!!!!