The Dutch Slayer
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I saw the bat signal and come here to post.
2nd best tv show ever made 100% worth it most overlooked show in the past 10 years and show will only grow with time once people realize what they have missed.
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Person of Interest was one of the best shows on TV. Why have you not watched it yet?
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I saw the bat signal and come here to post.
2nd best tv show ever made 100% worth it most overlooked show in the past 10 years and show will only grow with time once people realize what they have missed.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
I pretty much only watch anime at this point.
Did you like Psycho Pass?
PoI is like Psycho Pass only the second season is *better than the first*
Resident_UA
Member
I was actually able to get past this, but you have to admit they kind of rushed this part. Which is especially crazy considering that this is not 13 episode/season show.
"Told you, pay you back all at once"
I finished the season and DAMN IT!!!!!!
I only started watching this after season 2 ended and a friend recommended it to me. Watched it weekly after that. What a ride.
But yeah, the biggest problem is the slow start. The "Monster of the Week" episodes do feel different enough to be interesting, but aside for a few small scenes, the first 6 episodes are just that: Monster of the Week episodes. Episode 7 is the first episode that shows that there is actually more going on. Imo, this is where the show really starts.
I would really recommend everyone to watch these 7 episodes, and if they really feel nothing by this point in time, they should drop it, imo. But if you stick with it, the show only becomes more crazy as it goes on.
But yeah, the biggest problem is the slow start. The "Monster of the Week" episodes do feel different enough to be interesting, but aside for a few small scenes, the first 6 episodes are just that: Monster of the Week episodes. Episode 7 is the first episode that shows that there is actually more going on. Imo, this is where the show really starts.
I would really recommend everyone to watch these 7 episodes, and if they really feel nothing by this point in time, they should drop it, imo. But if you stick with it, the show only becomes more crazy as it goes on.
He was a Ranger until September 11th, then spent nine years as a super-assassin and two months as a bum, you really think it should have taken him longer to start kicking ass?
Plus, I mean, while he's a great asset he's still a wreck of a human being and largely remains so throughout - that's kind of a running theme with Team Machine, how they're all far too fucked up to live in the world they're so dedicated to defending. Almost like that's the point, or something.
Lumpy Onion
Member
Damn, reading this is pushing me into giving it another go. I enjoyed the first ep well enough but avoided the show because of the time commitment. Psycho Pass is one of my favorite shows so this comparison resonates with me.
MegaManTrigger
Banned
Rushed how? Development wise I already disagree on, but if you're talking in terms of skill, then Reese military career spans nearly his entire adult life (from US military to CIA). It makes sense that he would kick so much ass considering his skills already are developed by the time POI begins.
funkystudent
Member
Need to post some of this shows great use of licenced music. Spoilers big and small obviously.
1x03 Massive Attack - Live with me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVfg-mFoMUU
2x12 The Who - Eminence Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqQ-QHqK-8
2x16 The Kills: Future Starts Slow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmF7U-1zhHA
4x11 Glitch Mob Fortune Days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNIUoZJi7HY
And even though its kind of become the generic "I feel sad song" the show managed to make use of Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt not seem like ham fisted cheese
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD8qvpMw8Vw
And more I could keep posting.
Also not music but I just remembered the ending of episode 4. That shit was cool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37MNDqPJZgo
1x03 Massive Attack - Live with me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVfg-mFoMUU
2x12 The Who - Eminence Front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOqQ-QHqK-8
2x16 The Kills: Future Starts Slow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmF7U-1zhHA
4x11 Glitch Mob Fortune Days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNIUoZJi7HY
And even though its kind of become the generic "I feel sad song" the show managed to make use of Johnny Cash's cover of Hurt not seem like ham fisted cheese
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD8qvpMw8Vw
And more I could keep posting.
Also not music but I just remembered the ending of episode 4. That shit was cool.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37MNDqPJZgo
It's also established in his very first scene as a bum that despite his best attempts to destroy himself he is still an ass-kicking machine. His training is so ingrained that it's never gone away, despite his best attempts. He's wasted and broken and still automatically has a grip so strong that it freaks out the dude on the train. Hence Finch mentioning that Reece has been considering other suicide options. All that happens when he starts working is that he stops drinking, and has a wash and a shave.
flintstryker
Banned
It really can't be stated enough how good the characters in this show is, take Fusco for example who in any other show would have been relegated to comedy relief, over the course of the show proved just why he's a detective
Keyser Soze
Member
The scenes are well shot for sure, but they lack a lot of impact without knowing the backstory and motive of the characters involved. Basing your opinion of the show on clips is like pulling quotes from a book, then pretending you know the story of the whole book
Furthermore, you have seemingly formed an opinion of the ahow'a fanbase based just on clips. Like I said to others, I respect choosing not to watch the show. However, casually throwing it's fans under the bus and labeling them "the CBS demo" is bad form.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
THIS FUCKING SHOW !
Eh, I can tell from the visual style, acting, and subject matter that I wouldn't be into the show. Same way I can view any show for 5 minutes and know whether I want to see more or not.
It's not a knock against anyone. It's the same way a show on CW wouldn't fit on CBS.
It actually didn't fit on CBS, that was the reason it was ultimately cancelled. It deviated way too far from what their viewership wanted.
If-Then-Else.
So intense and funny. I'll have to watch it a second time, one day.
I may forget a lot about this show in time but this episode made watching it all worth it and is memorable on its own.
Too bad the start of the series doesn't live up to it later rise in quality, as it took a while for the main story to begin, but at least what seemed 100% random and procedural ends up being properly used for the story later on.
So intense and funny. I'll have to watch it a second time, one day.
I may forget a lot about this show in time but this episode made watching it all worth it and is memorable on its own.
Too bad the start of the series doesn't live up to it later rise in quality, as it took a while for the main story to begin, but at least what seemed 100% random and procedural ends up being properly used for the story later on.
Yeah, I'd certainly put it up there.
MegaManTrigger
Banned
While that's true, I think the bigger problem was that POI was a WB IP rather than CBS's, which means licensing costs.
Jest Chillin
Member
Watched it for something like 2 and half seasons on Netflix. Didn't like it. It's not even one of those "I was so hyped for it from reputation that it didn't live up to it" things. It was just boring. None of the characters interested me. Both male leads lack any charisma. Action was middling. Plot didn't grab me.
If other people enjoy it, more power to them. Enjoy the ride. Just not for me I guess.
If other people enjoy it, more power to them. Enjoy the ride. Just not for me I guess.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
Bruh, I literally just watched the first episode of Psycho Pass for the 3rd time.
Glass Shark
Banned
For all you POI fans, it looks like CBS greenlit a similar show for this fall called Wisdom of the Crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKkruci0aio
Keyser Soze
Member
I wish this was not on CBS, I would watch it otherwise.
Dr. Black Jack
Member
I only have so much TV time and the premise sounds boring.
Keyser Soze
Member
I am glad you are enjoying it. I am not sure I could hold out too long with how season 3 ended knowing there are new episode out there to be watched. Season 4 has some of my fave episodes of the show, and what I think is a lot of people favourite - "If-Then-Else" (Episode 11).
yeah, think i know what you´re talking about...
bought s4,since it was only 9€
It's an amazing show. High budget, sleek, tight and action packed. I even really enjoyed the first season and episodes...I loved how quickly it was all set up and they started kicking ass. And throughout the show the characters evolve so much, even the characters you start out hating...you end up falling love with. Great show.
megatronium
Member
I love SVU even though it is on NBC. I gravitate towards HBO type stuff. Will I like POI?
Keyser Soze
Member
I dont think Westworld would have turned out as good as it did without Jonathan Nolan spending 4 years on POI first if that helps.
I am not sure what makes a show a HBO show, but POI always feels like it is progressing towards something instead of just existing. I feel like too many network shows exist to fill a time slot, and leave any advancement solely for season finales, but POI always felt like it was going somewhere episode to episode.
I have little to no idea about SUV, as I never saw a full episode of the show. From what I know about SUV, POI is not comparable to that type of show
Palette Swap
Member
It's not available on any of my subscription services and VPNing Netflix is pretty awful, but I just saw seasons 1-5 were 33 on iTunes here. Bought!
megatronium
Member
I guess my point was network vs premium cable shows. Network shows tend to have boundaries. I brought up SVU because I enjoy that show despite it being on network tv.
this is where Ive always been at on the show.
And I listen to sports talk radio during the day and the station is owned by CBS so they would advertise the show, and whoever did the audio pulls needs to be fired cause if the show is as good as you guys say it is they pulled some horrible, wooden, delivery. And thus i never watched it.
its entirely possible you have bad taste.
choco-fish
Member
One of the best shows on TV, so many classic episodes and the ever impending threat of the big bad was present even in the more 'monster of the week' episodes. Brilliantly written too, the writers were always weaving in call backs to earlier seasons and episodes. Such a shame people write it off because they think it's just a procedural show. Can't wait to watch it all again.
Yep that scene with Finch and the other character was powerful as hell. Amazing show that won't ever get the recognition it deserves because of CBS. I think it has more episodes in the top IMDb lists than any other top show yet it feels like noone watched it
Trying not to spoil for people who haven't seen
NeOak
Member
S4 and S5 are on Netflix already.
Keyser Soze
Member
Not in all counties - although VPN is always an option I know. Similarly, UK is not even getting the complete Bluray for a few more months - a year and many months after the show ended.
I want to get into this show but the clips I've seen kind of make it look generic. I love shows like Fringe and I feel that The Blacklist ranges from solid to sometimes great. I love sci-fi and good storytelling.
Can someone link me to a video/trailer or two that will potentially sell me on this show?
Can someone link me to a video/trailer or two that will potentially sell me on this show?
Same. Didn't hold my attention for long
