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Is Person of Interest (2011) worth watching?
Last updated October 26, 2026
Person of Interest (2011) has a TMDB audience score of 8.1/10 from 2,206 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a action & adventure and crime show rated TV-14, 5 seasons, 103 episodes. In the US it is on Prime Video, Peacock with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.

John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice.
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Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.1/10 (2,206 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Action & Adventure, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 5 seasons, 103 episodes |
| Release | 2011-09-22 |
| Status | Ended |
| Latest air date | 2016-06-21 |
| Themes TMDB tags | new york city, artificial intelligence (a.i.), anti hero, hacker, police, vigilante |
| People | Created by Jonathan Nolan. Starring Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Prime Video, Peacock |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 2,206 voters landed at 8.1/10
- You like to settle into a series: 5 seasons, 103 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Prime Video, Peacock)
If you like it, try
- Citadel (2023), TMDB 6.9/10
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013), TMDB 7.5/10
- Marvel's Daredevil (2015), TMDB 8.2/10
- The Recruit (2022), TMDB 7.5/10
Questions
Is Person of Interest worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 2,206 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch Person of Interest?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Prime Video, Peacock with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Person of Interest?
5 seasons, 103 episodes.
What is Person of Interest rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in Person of Interest?
Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi.
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