Person Of Interest 1x22 [TRUSTED]

“God, I freaking love this episode too! I'm amazed (in a very good way) there's not a single episode I can say was anything other than good, seriously, the writers on this show rock!” LiveJournal · 13 years ago

Unlike earlier episodes, the threat here is not a common criminal but a government-sanctioned conspiracy involving the NSA and the Office of Special Counsel. Person of Interest 1x22

“No Good Deed... goes unpunished. This proverb, which the title of the episode alludes to, hits the thematic core of the episode exactly.” Serienjunkies · 13 years ago Person of Interest (TV Series 2011–2016) - IMDb “God, I freaking love this episode too

Fusco provides much-needed levity and growth. Reviewers noted the "unbroken shot" in the interrogation room where he hilariously ignores Peck's elaborate conspiracy theories. Critical Reception goes unpunished

The episode's title refers to the philosophical irony that Finch faces: he built the Machine to save lives, yet its existence now necessitates the death of innocent people like Peck to keep it secret. This creates a mirror between Finch and Peck, both being brilliant men who tried to do the right thing only to be punished by the "Surveillance State".