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’s very sad to cancel a great show and keep reality shows on for years!
WHY? I think ratings fell when they have the actors kissing. This has always been my favorite show…Hope to see it continue. I watched the very first episode and still watching today..Don’t lose your Baby Boomers viewers….PLEASE DON”T
i really like person of interest, why should it be cancelled its great show, yes yes i would watch on different home to i hope they keep it s the best show ever.
I love this show! Person of Interest should definitely be renewed.
This show has tried to be too clever with it’s complicated plots.
It has now become difficult to enjoy and even follow. What was the point of killing of Elias last season. The first 3 years were wonderful. At this point I am not going to miss it when it is cancelled.
Please continue the show I’ve just started binge watching it on Netflix and will continue to watch it on airtime
excellent show. aren’t people tired of crappy comedies a
nd supposed real life shows? how about we keep good shows like this and canx half of the “comedy” shows instead
I cannot understand why such a brilliant show would be considered for axing! Please do not cancel it – PLEASE!!!
Please do not cancel POI show. I would like very much to see season 6 and follow on seasons
why end a programme which people really get into then suddenly because the ratings have gone down, which maybe to do with changing the show times, I am one fanatical fan over this programme & will be very disappointed if you decide to end ,
you have a great cast which are flawless in there roles so please do keep the show running
please don’t cancel person of interest it is a awesome show
please don’t cancel Person of Interest it is a great show if you want to cancel something cancel the stupid reality shows
please don’t cancel this person of Interest i love the show, if you want to cancel something cancel the stupid reality shows and leave the good shows alone.
This is a great show do not cancel it!!!!
As I mentioned in the other post..POI should not be cancelled like Covert Affairs was. Very good stories and great actors to carry-out the characters.
Get rid of some reality shows and slot POI in. There are a lot of us loyal viewers. Thanks!