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A computer program often ends with “Return 0”, meaning without an error. In this episode titled “Return 0”, while our beloved Machine may not have had such a normal exit, a number of the story threads, and certainly the series, had a satisfying ending. Not all rainbows and unicorns, certainly, but then this series has always asked the hard questions, and those questions usually have hard answers.
And while this series has been an action show surrounded by those questions (and this episode was no exception), the relationships, that have grown very organically and changed quite a bit over the years, become the focus of this finale. Both Darrell and Doug agree; this is one of the best series finales they’ve seen.
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Here’s a screenshot of the tombstone that appears to be John Reese’s, with his real last name partially visible. This shot doesn’t show it as much as was visible, but you could see “TAL…”
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I missed the chance to comment in time for the podcast (I was off-shore teaching Navy Squids about electronic security for their Sea-Launched Cruise Missiles… but that’s another story) so I will take the opportunity now to drop a rating on the Finale.
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I gave it a rating of “4 First Four Season DVD boxsets on sale dirt cheap”
After this episode ended I got on-line and cancelled my Season 5 DVD pre-order and vowed not to watch any of the syndication plop they send out every weekend. I wanted so much for the finale and got nothing. While it was excellently acted… it was poorly conceived and written. They had the opportunity to do so much more than they did – and they did none of it. I can see why Emerson wants nothing to do with a rehash. I can only assume Caviziel probably begged to be killed off so he wouldn’t have to tender an offer/quote to appear in POI-Vancouver.
Vancouver – That’s where Bad Robot/WB shows go to get redux’d or dance under there 100 episode syndication limbo bar. CBS balked, NYC offered no tax incentives to stay, and WB wouldn’t cut a licensing deal on their product… so I expect a POI-Vancouver will sport the POI D.C. crew in a few years. With a Fusco / Shaw recur on the rare Charlie Francis occasion. Bear wants a POI-Amsterdam/Copenhagen so he can act in his native language (he dislikes the voice actor that portrays him in The States).
It is unfortunate the worst POI ep was the last POI ep. Now I know how podcaster extraordinaire Clint felt after the last episode of LOST… cheated and dissatisfied.
! A less than stellar Cheers to all !
(catch Brain Dead if you can – very well done)
Return 0 is a wicked and heartfelt finale to phenomenally awesome engaging and interesting for Person Of Interest