Taraji P. Henson (actress who plays Carter) got a job on the new show Empire. That's the main reason they killed her character off.
Enskipp
2023-07-29 23:18:53 +0000 UTC
The start of the Shaw/Fusco Brotp. I love them so much.
RIP Carter. And as sad as it is, the show really came into its own following her death and the take down of HR.
Shaw advocating for Root and The Machines help straight away. Harold being a stubborn asshat.
And let’s not get it twisted, that cage is only keeping Root there because she’s been told to stay there. After the nuthouse breakout, you really think Root and The Machine couldn’t get past an ankle bracelet and some wire fencing? She would never kill Bear. It would upset The Machine and Shaw lol. She needs the team to trust her enough to ask for help otherwise any help she offered after breaking out wouldn’t be taken.
And I love that you straight away knew that Root hadn’t done anything to The Machines code, when Harold brought it up. A lot of people thought the same as Harold. But like Root said, Harold didn’t want The Machine to do anything other than give out numbers, so of course She talks to Root and not him.
Can’t wait for the next episode. It’s definitely my favourite of the 3 episode arc.
Wanda Did Nothing Wrong
2021-09-06 23:25:40 +0000 UTC
The kiss seemed random because Jim improved it the night they filmed and the show decided to use that take. It wasn't part of the writers plan. Another bts fact: To throw off spoilers since they do film outside on the streets, they filmed a version where it's Fusco bleeding out in Reese's arms and one where they just kill Simmons.
My advice is don't wait to watch the next one. The show kicked it into high gear with this arc. I love episodes like this (3x9) in ensemble shows where everyone gets good airtime and great moments.
G A
2021-09-06 18:00:57 +0000 UTC
"How am I not supposed to watch the next episode?".
That's a good question. I suppose the answer is... You should!
Honestly, the previous episode, this one (3x9), and the next one are definitely great to watch back to back.
I love this episode, though. Outstanding piece of TV.
Fredrik IB
2021-09-06 10:45:43 +0000 UTC
The Crossing- Thank you so very mjuch for such a marvelous reaction for Person of Interest, Clint!!! This episode is just absolutely phenomenal and it is easily one of my very favorite episodes within this entire show. Reese, Carter, Fusco, Shaw, Finch, and Root are all incredible. I love, love, love it!! Even though, Carter's death... so tragic. :(
Jim Caviezel's acting is absolutely phenomenal all throughout this episode, just like he is incredible in every episode. But especially in the ending as Reese is heartbreakingly holding Carter while assuring her that her son will be okay and taken care of. I love, love, love the emotional breakdown we see from him, and poor Reese is broken yet again. This poor man can't catch a break. So heartbreaking and I cry during this entire final scene every time I watch this episode.
I also love how Carter pleads with John to not let her death break him or turn him into the dangerous man she used to fear Reese was before she finally came to learn that he and Finch were really heroes. She isn't able to finish her words to him, but you can tell this is waht she was trying to day to him before she dies, after John talked about how he nearly put a bullet in his head back before he and Carter met upon him being so broken by Jessica's death. So beautiful. And she knows Reese well.
In regards to Reese kissing Carter... I don't at all see this kiss as anything romantic, forced or otherwise. I feel like this is more of Reese's way of expressing to Carter just how truly grateful to her he is for helping him to find a reason to live, and because he does believe he's going to die this night in order to make sure that Carter can live. Although... I do believe that Reese has also grown to love Carter for being the hero and brave woman he's always seen her to be. And if Carter had lived, I believe that a romance could have grown between Reese and Carter over time. Because you can see how she feels about Reese too. But I just think this kiss is simply meant to show us how much both Reese and Carter have grown to respect and care about one another, more than anything romantic.
I love the moment Reese and Carter sharing the stories of their close calls, especially when Cater talks about how giving birth to her son was the scariest moment, followed immediately by the happiest moment for her when she knows she and her son will both be okay. And even more so... I love hearing John confess to Carter that he was on the verge of killing imself by putting that bullet in his brain on the night they first met, and then was soon after brought to Finch, who also helped save his life in a big way too. This moment for John... for Jim Caviezel is marvelous... and I love it!! Phenomenal acting!!!
Also... I absolutely love the moment with Fusco saying goodbye to his son while on the phone with him, believing that they're both going to die because of Simmons and the rest of H.R., until Shaw amazingly saves his son and kills the corrupt cop there to kill his son. I love the moment Shaw assures Fusco that his son is safe, then goes on to apologize to him for being unable to be there to save him. Both Fusco and Shaw are fantastic throughout this episode, and I also love the moment in the end when Fusco turns around to look at Shaw in the backseat of his squad car to thank her for saving his son once more. Yeah... they've certainly become good friends now. :)
Fabulously... Fusco breaks his own thumb after Simmons and the rest of the cops break his other fingers, and Fusco is able to beat down Simmons' friend and kill him upon escaping from his cuffs. I have already loved Fusco since the very beginning of this show, long before this fantastic moment for him. Because I just absolutely love the banter between him and Reese, as well as with Finch too. But if I didn't, and I watched this scene for the first time... I would definitely love him then.
Thankfully... Carter and Reese succeed, and while Reese is arrested by two good cops thanks to Finch's help, Carter is thankfully able to get Quinn to the FBI and all seems well. H.R. was being taken down at last.
However, it's unfortunate that Simmons manages to escape and hide. Simmons is a fantastic villain. And he's easily one of my favorite bad guys throughout this entire show. He is most certainly scum, but I still love his character. And while I hate him all the more for it, I love this moment when he suddenly appears out of the shadows to try to kill Reese and kills Carter, then shoots Reese again in the end. This twist... while undoubtedly tragic and maddening, for me... it is one of my favorite moments within the entire episode. It's so sad and yet so incredibly acted. And it certainly makes me so angry and hate Simmons all the more, just as we are meant to hate him.
This ending with Carter's death and Reese getting severely shot is tragic and heartbreaking. And Reese couldn't even defend himself and Carter because he didn't currently have any weapons. Like I said... I cry every time I watch this tragic ending. Anyone who loves this phenomenal show surely must feel the same way about this moment. Just as you were in complete shock. And the moment with the pone ringing just as Finch starts across the street to join Reese and Carter... brilliant! I love it!
And lastly... I love Root's conversations with Finch too. I love that Finch doesn't allow his emotions get the better of him when Root pleads with him to let her go so she can help him save Reese. And yet... I love that we can see just how worried about Reese he really is, because Finch really has grown to care about him very much. He has undoubtedly grown to care about Reese just like he cared about Nathan. As his closest friend, and I really love their friendship. So seeing Finch resist Root's temptation in spite of how much he might want to use her to help him save Reese, is fantastic. And Root is almost scary in this episode too. Especially when she offers Finch her condolences when Finch refuses her help, believing without any doubt that Reese was as good as dead. The way she taunts Finch using Reese' s impending death as a bargaining chip is fantastic and so sad too. Unfortunately, it is really Carter who pays for it instead.
Overall... this is really a phenomenal episode from beginning to end, so thank you ao very much for your reaction once again, dear friend! I am so happy that you love this episode so much too. And I really appreciate your thoughts throughout the episode and afterwards too. As I have ever since I've begun watching your reactions for this phenomenal show I love so much. So, thank you!! Until next time...
Sincerely,
Heidi