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Person of Interest Season 4 ( 2012-) ( TV- 14) Thanks to the rival AI called Samaritan, the team is forced to adopt cover identities in order to continue protecting the citizens of New York City safely. Samaritan is hell- bent on destroying The Machine ( an advanced surveillance system that allows them to track POIS [ persons of interest]) and it results in a battle that, while epic, also has tragic consequences. Meanwhile, a gang war is brewing with Reese ( Caviezel) and Finch ( Emerson) caught right in the middle of it. The finale is capped off with a final battle and some very emotional dialogues that may mean the end of The Machine. Duration: 43 mins x 22 episodes Genre: Sci- fi, Drama, Crime, Thriller What’s good: Utterly gripping What’s bad: The heart- crushing demise of a key team player Starring: Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, Amy Acker Rating: Flash Season 2 ( 2015-) ( TV- 14) After defeating the Reverse Flash last season, Barry ( Gustin) finds himself contending with a new nemesis — the speed demon Zoom ( Sears), who is determined to destroy him. Meanwhile, metahumans abound ( many sent by Zoom through the breaches connecting their parallel universes) and Barry must race time itself ( ironically) to end it all. Joe ( Martin) meets the son he never knew he had, Barry finds a new love. And the team may have to face their doppelgängers before the final showdown. Duration: 45 mins x 23 episodes Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama What’s good: Expect plot twists aplenty What’s bad: Barry’s jaw- dropping decision in the finale that changes everything; also, the cheesy factor is strong with this one Starring: Grant Gustin, Teddy Sears, Tom Cavanagh, Jesse L Martin Rating: