The original post: /r/television by /u/NKNEH on 2025-11-28 09:01:38+00:00.
About a year ago, I watched Breaking Bad for the first time. I remember thinking, “Wow… how can a show be written this perfectly?” The characters, the tension, the writing, everything felt top-tier.
Then I started watching LOST. Believe me, that show stunned me in a completely different way. So many characters, mysteries, timelines… I reached a point where I wasn’t even aware of what I was eating or drinking because I was so absorbed. It honestly made me forget Breaking Bad for a while.
And now… I just watched Person of Interest, and I have never felt this level of joy and emotional connection with a show. Every character feels like family:
Finch, John, Sameen, Root, Fusco, Carter, and of course, The Machine.
This show depicted AI more than 10 years ago, and watching it today feels surreal. The way the Machine predicts behavior, understands patterns, listens through devices, and observes everything… it aligns perfectly with the era we are living in now. It almost feels prophetic as if this fictional AI was a warning or a glimpse of what was coming.
What makes it even more beautiful is Finch’s personality. He is one of the most loving, compassionate, and gentle characters ever written. He sees the good in everyone, refuses to give up on people, and always searches for a peaceful solution. Characters like him are rare.
And John he follows the same path in his own way. Their dynamic is powerful and heartfelt.
Every time the Machine enters “God Mode,” I literally get goosebumps. Even Samaritan’s presence adds so much depth and tension. It’s wild how a network-based entity can feel like a character of its own.
Honestly, Person of Interest has now surpassed Breaking Bad, LOST, and every other show for me. It is unique, visionary, emotionally rich, and way ahead of its time. I truly hope someone in today’s AI era writes another masterpiece on this level because POI set a bar that’s almost impossible to reach.
For me, POI is the greatest. Nothing else comes close.