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?
Please don’t cancel person of interest it is the best show I’ve seen!!! It’s not refreshing to watch a show like this , it has the edge on your seat drama but at the same time not a lot gory details!! Love this show
POI IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I’VE EVER SEEN. GREAT STORIES AND ACTORS. PLEASE DON’T CANCEL.
Yes, we love POI, it’s the Greatest show on TV.. We would watch it on any channel. Please don’t take it off the air!!
Please do NOT CANCEL PERSON OF INTEREST!!! We Love this show… This show is the Greatest. And Yes, we would watch it on another channel..
Best show on TV. We enjoy it very much and would miss it. DO NOT CANNCEL.
Please don’t cancel. Love POI. I would watch it in another network/channel.
I love that show. Please don’t cancel it. It’s the best show you have on CBS.
Hope POI is renewed love it.
POI is the only show I ever watched, because it was the best of all shows. It had a great mix of characters unlike any other show, with a story line that was fantastic. I came here to find out when the new season will be beginning, but I am truly dismayed to find out that it may be ending. CBS has made a big mistake if that is true. I would have watched this show for several more seasons if they chose to do so. And I still do not know when the Season 5, 13 episode run will… Read more »
Thanks you I will stop watching CBS if we don’t get POI back
PLEASE don’t cancel the show? I love it! One of my favorites!!!!!
No great show.
love the plot
give us season 5 !
I would watch it on another channel. Yes I think they should do another season.
Yes I would watch every show. Love the action and how close to the real world of
Today.
I thought POI was the best show on TV. I watched it from the beginning. I would watch a sixth season and more if it get’s renewed. I really love all actors. Please bring it back.
I agree with Ed. This is one of the best shows on tv! I have watched since day 1. Please bring it back!!!! Great story line, great actors!!! I would watch it on any channel as long as AT&T carries it.