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 this show. I have watched from the very beginning and I love the cast, especially Jim Caviezel. I have been a fan of his work in so many other performances. The story line is so exciting I look forward to each and every episode. Don’t leave us hanging. I am one small voice that should be heard.
Please don’t End Yet, and when you do, Please don’t leave us hanging. That would be so unfair. And Yes If I had to I would watch new season on other channels. And just so you know, this is the only show I look forward to watching. I know I am only 1 among billions. I know its not logical but on occasion shouldn’t the needs of the few out weigh the needs of the many.
Bring it POI back
I want this show back too. I have always enjoyed watching how the story unfolds. Before this show gets cancelled, I would like to see the characters succeed in taking out the corrupt NYC police dept..
Please bring it back love this show
This is been one of the best series best shows on CBS at loved it from the beginning it’s sad to see that this will be the last season I hope it’s a full season can maybe hopefully they be rain renew it for another season because it is a great show it be so sad to see it go
that was one of their best series and each week there was a new plot … I always looked forward to keeping up on it…soooooooo sad and wished it would continue….getting old and now another thing is gone …
GREAT SHOW….bring it back….CBS or NETFLIX….
I love this show and contacted Netflix to see if they would pick it up as an original series. I want to see it continue as far as the producers intended which as season 7 I believe.
I want it to continue. Love it!
June
I would definitely watch it if it moves to another channel. I have been watching the show since day 1 and I can’t wait for the new season to start.
I love this show
Love POI !!!
I really enjoy watching POI & look forward to each season it comes back, seriously count the days as it draws near. And never miss an episode. Have watched it since it’s first episode. The metworks are cancelling far too many great shows such as POI just to bring in new shows that cancel mid-season or are cancelled end season & for what?! It would be a great shame to loose POI from CBS; know what guys maybe you should include the ratings to everyone that also DVRs the show because lately you have left those out!! SHOULD IT BE… Read more »