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Cura Te Ipsum

  • Episode aired Oct 13, 2011
  • TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
4.3K
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Jim Caviezel and Linda Cardellini in Person of Interest (2011)
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Reese and Finch surveil their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she's on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician.Reese and Finch surveil their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she's on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician.Reese and Finch surveil their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she's on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician.

  • Director
    • Charles Beeson
  • Writers
    • Jonathan Nolan
    • Denise Thé
  • Stars
    • Jim Caviezel
    • Taraji P. Henson
    • Kevin Chapman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    4.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Beeson
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Nolan
      • Denise Thé
    • Stars
      • Jim Caviezel
      • Taraji P. Henson
      • Kevin Chapman
    • 5User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Jim Caviezel
    Jim Caviezel
    • John Reese
    Taraji P. Henson
    Taraji P. Henson
    • Detective Jocelyn 'Joss' Carter
    Kevin Chapman
    Kevin Chapman
    • Detective Lionel Fusco
    Michael Emerson
    Michael Emerson
    • Harold Finch
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Dr. Megan Tillman
    Adam Rothenberg
    Adam Rothenberg
    • Andrew Benton
    Manny Perez
    Manny Perez
    • Diaz
    Kristen Bush
    Kristen Bush
    • Vicky
    Anthony Mangano
    Anthony Mangano
    • Detective Kane
    John Fiore
    John Fiore
    • Captain Womack
    Philip Hernandez
    Philip Hernandez
    • Cartel Heavy
    Kim Sykes
    Kim Sykes
    • Therapist
    Brendan Titley
    • Intern
    Almeria Campbell
    • Nurse
    Kevin Henderson
    Kevin Henderson
    • Scumbag
    Sean McCarthy
    • Lee Fusco
    Jorge Cordova
    Jorge Cordova
    • Police Officer
    Chris J. Cullen
    Chris J. Cullen
    • Bar Patron
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    • Director
      • Charles Beeson
    • Writers
      • Jonathan Nolan
      • Denise Thé
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    9Shmaden

    An episode that proves just how good PoI can get!

    Surprisingly this is not just "another case" or in this case number type of episode, but a rather well structured episode with some really good performances especially from Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson.

    Aside from the number from this episode, the story of Carter digging into John's case gets to some unexpected events and sets up a good premise for what's to come in the next episodes.

    "Cura Te Ipsum" is a rather good episode which I could have easily seen being placed inside the second or third season, due to its story development and twists that reminded me of some of the best moments from later on the show. As you can figure it out, I'm watching the show for a second time and it is just as good as the first time. But these type of episodes that might seem fine hours of television from the first season are like the worst episodes from the 3rd till 5th season where the story really picks up and where there's little to no filler.

    Again is needles to say that small hints and details of certain names are placed in this episode as they will later be revealed and surprise you. But if you weren't convinced as to where this show is going, watch this episode and you'll probably be hooked to watch at least until half of the season from where the pace starts to pick up and never lets off until the very end.

    9/10 from me, a really good episode so early in the series. Just as good the second time around as it was the first time.
    9Brettyboy007

    Mysteries are unraveling every episode

    Cura Te Ipsum is a really good episode of Person of Interest. Not only was it a "case of the week" type episode but it revealed more about Finch a little bit with more secret identities and the relationship Reese and Fusco have.

    I feel like Reese is going to dig more in depth into Finch's past soon and it's gonna cause a rift between them. Also, who is Elias? This is the second time he's been brought up. A little bit of action in this episode and a very well done story behind the new POI.

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    • Trivia
      The phrase "cura te ipsum" is Latin for "heal thyself."
    • Goofs
      The pain scales in hospitals is 1-10, not 1-5 like Dr. Tillman asked Finch.
    • Quotes

      Andrew Benton: Where am I? That woman in my loft, she... tazed me.

      John Reese: Don't worry I told her to leave. She isn't cut out for this. She fixes people. Not like us - we break 'em.

      Andrew Benton: I don't understand. Um... who are you? What are you going to do to me?

      John Reese: Honestly, I haven't decided yet. But let me ask you a question: do you think people ever really change? I mean, you - you hurt innocent people and I, well for a long time, I killed people like you.

      Andrew Benton: Please, I'm not who you think I am. This is a mistake.

      [Reese reaches for a gun sitting on a table between them]

      Andrew Benton: Wait oh wait oh oh OK - I've done some things um, I've crossed some lines. But I won't do it again I I I I swear. Please, let me go.

      John Reese: I could let you go. Because you know that for the rest of your life, that I'd be watching you. And if you hurt anybody, I'd stop you. And maybe you could change, and maybe so could I. But the truth is... people don't really change do they?

      Andrew Benton: No, they uh, they can. I can and you - I... I don't think that you're going to kill me.

      John Reese: No?

      Andrew Benton: No because I can see inside that you're a good person. You're a good man.

      John Reese: "Good".

      [chuckles]

      John Reese: I lost that part of myself a long time ago... not sure if I can find it... not sure it matters anymore. Maybe it's better this way, maybe it's up to me to do what the good people can't. Or maybe there are no good people, maybe there are only good decisions.

      Andrew Benton: Please, you y-y-you don't want to do something that you're going to regret.

      John Reese: Which do you think I'll regret more - letting you live or letting you die? Andrew, help me make a good decision.

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Filming locations
      • 135 East 57th Street, New York City, New York, USA(exterior scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Kilter Films
      • Bad Robot
      • Warner Bros. Television
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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