Person of Interest is a sci-fi crime drama series created by Jonathan Nolan. The CBS series follows Harold Finch, a mysterious, reclusive billionaire computer programmer who developed a technology that can predict terrorist acts. He soon realizes that the machine also predicts crimes and recruits John Reese, a former spy, to help stop them from happening. Person of Interest stars Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, and Sarah Shahi. So, if you loved the thrilling stories, intense crime drama, and compelling characters in Person of Interest, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Burn Notice (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Burn Notice is a spy action thriller comedy-drama series created by Matt Nix. The USA Network series follows Michael Westen, a CIA spy who is suddenly dropped off in his hometown of Hawaii and fired from his job. He tries to find the person who fired him, but until then, he helps people in need as an unlicensed private investigator with the help of a trusty best friend and a trigger-happy ex-girlfriend. Burn Notice stars Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless, and Coby Bell.
Rabbit Hole (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Rabbit Hole is a spy thriller drama series created by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. The Paramount+ series follows John Weir, a corporate spy whose expertise includes deception and ruining lives. When John is framed for a murder, he must go on the run and try to find the people who actually committed the murder. Rabbit Hole stars Kiefer Sutherland, Meta Golding, Enid Graham, Rob Yang, Walt Klink, and Charles Dance.
The Old Man (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Old Man is a spy action thriller drama series created by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, the FX series follows Dan Chase, a former CIA operative who goes on the run after an intruder breaks into his and tries to kill him. The FBI and the CIA soon chase him. The Old Man stars Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, E.J. Bonilla, Bill Heck, Leem Lubany, Alia Shawkat, and Gbenga Akinnagbe.
Elementary (Hulu & Prime Video)
Elementary is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the CBS series is set in New York, and it follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson, who team up to help the NYPD solve various complex crimes. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn, John Noble, Nelsan Ellis, Desmond Harrington, and James Frain.
Nikita (Prime Video & Tubi)
Nikita is a spy action thriller drama series created by Craig Silverstein. Based on the French film La Femme Nikita by Luc Besson, The CW series follows Nikita, a young woman trained by a secret government agency named “Division” to become an assassin. When the Division kills someone who Nikita loves, she goes into hiding and swears to destroy them. Nikita stars Maggie Q, Shane West, Lyndsy Fonseca, Aaron Stanford, Ashton Holmes, Tiffany Hines, Melinda Clarke, Xander Berkeley, and Dillon Casey.
The Capture (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
The Capture is a British conspiracy thriller and mystery crime drama series created by Ben Chanan. The BBC One series follows Detective Inspector Rachel Carey as she investigates former British army Lance Corporal Shaun Emery, who is accused of murder with CCTV evidence, but soon she begins suspecting the video. The Capture stars Holliday Grainger, Callum Turner, Ben Miles, Laura Haddock, Barry Ward, Ralph Ineson, and Ron Perlman.
Human Target (Rent on Prime Video)
Human Target is a spy action thriller comedy-drama series created by Jonathan E. Steinberg. Based on the comic book character of the same name by Len Wein and Carmine Infantino, the Fox series follows Christopher Chance, a private bodyguard and security expert who puts his life in danger to protect his clients. Human Target stars Mark Valley, Chi McBride, Jackie Earle Haley, Indira Varma, and Janet Montgomery.
The Mentalist (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Mentalist is a mystery crime thriller police procedural series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, an extremely observant man who used to pretend to be a psychic, but when his wife and daughter are killed by a notorious serial killer, Red John, he joins the CBI as a consultant to get his revenge, but until he catches him, he helps the CBI in solving various murders. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren.
White Collar (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
White Collar is a police procedural comedy-drama series created by Jeff Eastin. The USA Network series follows Neal Caffrey, a charming con artist, forger, and thief who decides to team up with FBI’s Special Agent Peter Burke to solve white-collar crimes instead of serving his sentence. White Collar stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason, Tiffani Thiessen, Natalie Morales, Hilarie Burton, and Sharif Atkins.
The Blacklist (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Blacklist is a crime thriller drama series created by Jon Bokenkamp. The NBC series follows Raymond Reddington, an international criminal on the FBI’s most wanted list. Raymond suddenly surrenders himself to the FBI and helps them hunt other criminals on his “Blacklist.” The Blacklist stars James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold, Parminder Nagra, Harry Lennix, Amir Arison, Mozhan Marnò, and Hisham Tawfiq.