Friend of Interest

I finally watched the series premiere of the new CBS drama, Person of Interest,starring Jim Cavaziel, Michael Emerson and Taraji P. Henson. As most of you know, Emerson is an old pal of mine. (I'll say it again, it's not name dropping if you're ACTUALLY friends with the person, ya mooks). It's tough to watch something a friend is in and be objective. So here goes. 

It was the bestest most wonderfulest thing in the whole world ever! 

Okay, maybe not. But, I did like it. Some minor spoilers. I did feel the beginning moved a bit fast with Cavaziel's character agreeing to work for Emerson's character. Just seemed a bit rushed but it had to happen to move the story along. Cavaziel was seemingly a street bum (with a horrible beard that just must have been fake) but we soon find out he was ex-military badass/martial arts/weapons expert type. Cavaziel is a surprising reluctant action hero. He plays it with subtlety and menace. Emerson is natural as the smart and calculated billionaire out to help the world. But things aren't always in his control which makes for an intriguing character. A man who wants to be in control, but can't. Henson, whom I love, wasn't really featured much in the premiere. It's established that she has Cavaziel's character on her radar and that's about it. 

Oh, as for the plot? Well, Emerson's character created some mega super computer machine for the government after 9/11 to help prevent terrorism before it happens. He discovered it also helped prevent crime so he built himself a backdoor into the system. With his billions, he hires Cavaziel's character to take down the bad guys. 

As with a lot of premieres, there was a much set up involved. Still, I found it entertaining and will definitely be back for more. Sure, Michael being in it was why I initially tuned in, but the story has promise and I look forward to see what future episodes bring. 

 

Comments

[maureen]

I'm surprised you missed so much about the plot. Hurley has Ben Linus working under cover as Finch and it's his money that is pay-rolling the operation. "The Machine" is really the island.

So obvious.