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 would definitely watch a 6 season of person of interest this is one of the best show ever seen I would truly be disappointment so please don’t cancel.
Absolutely brilliant script. Best current show on network television. Screw CBS, make WGN the new home of Finch and Reese.. Long live the Machine!!
Absolutely brilliant script. Best current show on network television. Screw CBS, make WGN the home of Finch and Reese
POI is incredible series that I found half way through season 2. I would follow this series anywhere, and the social commentary is completely within context to what people face everyday. A really well produced product that is both thought provoking and entertaining.
I would watch a sixth season on any network. Please don’t cancel Person Of Interest love the show.
Yes I love the show and would watch it on whatever station. I do not think it should end. I have been ready for new shows!
Yes i would watched on another chanel
Please don’t cancel! It’s my favorite show! Hubby, too! So different from all the other network shows.
Yes. Don’t Cancel
I love person of interest. Please keep it going.
I like Person of Interest a lot i wish they would keep it on
I won’t watch Season 5. This show went from absolutely brilliant into totally silly.
What happened to the great writing?
it’s a great show with a great plot. We have good actors and characters with lots of depth. During season 4 you learnt quite a lot of things about the machine, which you could take further. There is always a lot of corription and psychological depth in it. This is everything a good serie needs. I don’t get why the ratings drope. I hope they make many more seasons. There is still a lot of potential for it. If it ends in 13 episode next season the whole ending will surely be rushed. This serie is to good to let… Read more »
I would watch a sixth season! It’s been awhile since I found another show that captures my interest!
I would definitely watch a sixth season of Person of Interest. Hope it makes a sixth season or I will be very disappointed.
I think this is a well written show,and one of the best on tv. I enjoy the male and female stars of the show they play off one another and it’s like one wild and close family. So if comes to another year , I wii be all in favor of it .