The series revolves around a computer program for the federal government known as "The Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 7.35 million household viewers and gained a 1.2/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
He expresses his concerns to Ingram (Brett Cullen) about creating an artificial intelligence and its possible implications on mankind if it ever sees them as threats.
Following the events of the previous episode, Reese (Jim Caviezel) flees from Samaritan operatives while carrying the briefcase.
At the precinct, Fusco (Kevin Chapman) is interrogated by Internal Affairs Detective Joseph Soriano (Ned Eisenberg) and FBI Agent Martin LeRoux (David Aaron Baker), who believe he is responsible for the shooting of Dominic and Elias.
Reese and Finch return to the subway station as the Machine loses power and are told by Fusco about the shooting.
", after a few seconds go by, it responds by opening an empty command prompt followed by a long string of code showing its reboot.
was seen by an estimated 7.35 million household viewers and gained a 1.2/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
From the use of The Kills' 'No Wow' to Reese actually figuring out a way to help cool the Machine during its critical moment of transfer into 300 PlayStation consoles (he knows his limits when it comes to computers but he can still come through in a pinch), this season premiere gave us a long bullet train of action coupled with some really great, heartfelt flashbacks.
Club gave the episode a "B+" grade and wrote, "The usual somewhat awkward reintroduction is over, however, so Person of Interest has many opportunities left to get in gear and make the most of its remaining time.
"[6] Chancellor Agard of Entertainment Weekly wrote, "While it's a shame to see such a prescient and intelligent series end, it's clear from tonight's season premiere that this show definitely won't go gently into that good night.
"[7] Sean McKenna of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4.6 star rating out of 5 and wrote "With a cast of characters worth caring about, plenty of action, drama and humor, and an engaging serialized story, Person of Interest has truly evolved into a gem of a television show.