Some more notes on Person of Interest! I've now watched the first eleven episodes.

As this is a decade-old show, I'm not being that strict on spoiler cuts (although I'll still cut major plot developments, e.g. character deaths or big twists). If you're planning to watch it, though, let me know if you'd like me to be more cautious.

Reese and Zoe Morgan, the person of interest in 'The Fix', have shockingly good chemistry; it almost feels wasted on a one-off character! Given how hard I shipped Kane/Abby in The 100, maybe Paige Turco just has chemistry with everyone.

(Actually, when I was looking up the actress's name, I think I might have spotted that she's in more than one Person of Interest episode, so maybe Zoe will be back? I'd be up for that.)

Reese manning a sniper rifle, or whatever that ridiculous weapon he used to shoot the car off the road in 'Foe' was: unreasonably attractive? I'm also a fan of the shots of him tensing up in the background whenever he thinks someone he's shadowing might be in danger.

Reese is able to speak quietly at all times because everything he says is critically important. He doesn't need to raise his voice; when he speaks, people are going to listen.

Reese and Detective Carter's dynamic is interesting in concept: Carter both fascinated by him and determined to arrest him, Reese simultaneously trying to avoid her and trying to keep her alive. When Carter is shot in 'Get Carter' and Reese saves her, though, I think the show missed a real opportunity by just having Reese go 'good thing you wore that bulletproof vest, I know you still want to arrest me but you're not alone' and leaving her lying in that alleyway, though. No! If Reese telling her she's not alone is meant to be emotionally significant, he can't immediately leave!

If Reese doesn't want Carter to know exactly what he looks like, he obviously can't cradle her in his arms, but that just opens up more interesting potential. Have him phone an ambulance, sit just out of her eyeline so she can't get a good look at his face, and talk to her until the authorities show up and he needs to escape; that could have been a really good moment.

Unless Reese seemingly abandoning her was an intentional contrast to him saying 'whether you like me or not, you're not alone'? Being left injured in an alleyway is a very isolating image, but actually Carter's never alone; Reese is always there because of UBIQUITOUS SURVEILLANCE. Which... makes 'you're not alone' slightly less heartwarming, but maybe that's intentional.

Interesting to see Reese and Finch trade their usual 'action guy and computer guy' roles when Reese is injured in 'Super'. It helps to illustrate the importance of Finch's role, even if Reese's usual role is flashier; Reese tries his best as the computer guy but manages to miss crucial information. I also like that Reese still gets to beat someone up with his crutches.