Season 5 of the American science-fiction crime drama TV series “Person of Interest” was previously reported to air on CBS this coming spring. Less than two weeks to go before the start of the season, the network has yet to make an announcement or statement regarding the specific release date for the show.
One thing is certain at this point. Despite rumors that the show has already been cancelled for Season 5, those speculations seem to be baseless. It is obvious that there will be a Season 5 of “Person of Interest.”
In addition to the filming of the series up to late last year, CBS president Glenn Geller also said that “Person of Interest” Season 5 will debut this coming spring amid months of delay. There are also reports that the fifth season of the once very popular TV series shall only have 13 episodes, which is to be its lowest number in the course of five seasons. “Person of Interest” was averaging 22 episodes during its first four seasons.
It seems clear that Season 5 will be the final season for “Person of Interest” although CBS has yet to confirm that until this time.
As if to validate that the upcoming fifth season is to be the show’s last, writers of “Person of Interest” recently posted an enigmatic message on Twitter, alluding that Season 5 may indeed serve as the finale of the series. The post was accompanied by a group photo of the cast and crew of the show with a caption #theend, details the Parent Herald.
It is clear from the tweet that even without the confirmation from CBS, “Person of Interest” will finally come to its end after the 13th episode of Season 5.
The final episode hints at the end
The leaked title of the 13th episode of Season 5 of “Person of Interest” which allegedly goes as “Return 0,” prompted fans to theorize that it is a sign that the show is no longer coming back for another season, notes Breathecast.
All of the titles of the 13 episodes of Season 5 of the TV series have already been leaked on the internet a few weeks ago, which only heightened fan excitement on the upcoming fifth season as well as made some sad because it is going to be the show’s final year.
In addition, previous interviews with the cast and crew of “Person of Interest” fuelled speculations that the TV series is due for axing soon, although fans are hopeful and optimistic that another network would rescue the show from dire straits.
Lesbian love in the upcoming season
Meanwhile, same-sex relationship has certainly gained a breakthrough last year with the decision of the US Supreme Court to recognize and allow same-sex marriage. It has no longer become a contentious issue in America but a fact and a way of life that even TV series are now incorporating the idea to their subplots.
“Person of Interest” is no exception as its upcoming Season 5 will highlight the lesbian love between Samantha ‘Sam’ Grooves, whose hacker name is Root, played by Amy Acker, and Sameen Shaw, played by Sarah Shahi.
During the recent ComicCon, Amy Acker confirmed that there will be more Root and Shaw romance in the upcoming fifth season of “Person of Interest” when it finally premieres on CBS this coming spring.
She added however that her character Root will continue to struggle with choosing Shaw and the Machine. She explained that both are priorities to Root.
She recalled that at the end of last year, Root had to decide that if she did not do everything to save the Machine, there is also no purpose on saving Shaw.
Acker said that if indeed “Person of Interest” is on its final season, she is very optimistic that the showrunner will give a happily ever after ending to Root and Shaw. In fact, she hopes to see Root, the Machine, and Shaw live together with Bear and the twins.
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” director J.J. Abrams, who happens to be one of the producers of “Person of Interest” have nothing but praises for the series director and creator, Jonathan Nolan and Greg Plageman, respectively.