John Reese (Person of Interest)

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John was an adopted child that had no contact with his birth family. (Episode: Truth Be Told) Reese was close to his adoptive father Conor who said that when John was 8 years old he tried to teach his son how to drive and he damaged some neighbors' property (Episode: Point of Origin). It is mentioned that Conor was an Army soldier and died shortly after returning from his fourth combat tour in Vietnam when John was a child. (Episode: Lethe. He went back into a situation described as being 'the gates of Hell' and gave his life to save four people. The death of his adoptive father in such a heroic way inspired John to save lives himself. (Episode: Return 0) Meanwhile, John's adoptive mother, Margaret, also died and his claim that he had no siblings would suggest that he did not have a chance to know his sister, Sophie. (Episode: Truth Be Told) John claimed to be the one who kept the school bullies in line during his academic career. (Episode: Point of Origin). At some point, he was forced to choose between jail or enlisting in the military because of a violent fight he was involved in as a young man. He opted for the military, and entered the Army shortly thereafter. (Episode: Liberty)
 
John was an adopted child that had no contact with his birth family. (Episode: Truth Be Told) Reese was close to his adoptive father Conor who said that when John was 8 years old he tried to teach his son how to drive and he damaged some neighbors' property (Episode: Point of Origin). It is mentioned that Conor was an Army soldier and died shortly after returning from his fourth combat tour in Vietnam when John was a child. (Episode: Lethe. He went back into a situation described as being 'the gates of Hell' and gave his life to save four people. The death of his adoptive father in such a heroic way inspired John to save lives himself. (Episode: Return 0) Meanwhile, John's adoptive mother, Margaret, also died and his claim that he had no siblings would suggest that he did not have a chance to know his sister, Sophie. (Episode: Truth Be Told) John claimed to be the one who kept the school bullies in line during his academic career. (Episode: Point of Origin). At some point, he was forced to choose between jail or enlisting in the military because of a violent fight he was involved in as a young man. He opted for the military, and entered the Army shortly thereafter. (Episode: Liberty)
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Reese left the Army in 2001, prior to a vacation in Mexico with his girlfriend of six months, Jessica Arndt. As the vacation is extended beyond the weekend, Reese surprises Jessica with the news. Moments later, the two witness a live television report about the attacks on the World Trade Center and Reese knows his service is far from over, prompting him to re-enlist. (Episode: Pilot)
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At some point in 2005, Reese joins the CIA as a Paramilitary Operations Officer in the Special Activities Division (SAD) of CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS). (Episode: The Devil's Share)
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On February 12, 2006, Reese runs into his former girlfriend Jessica at the airport and he tells her that he has found a new, secretive job. She tells him that she is engaged to a man named Peter Arndt, though she would wait for him if he told her to. After a silence, she turns and leaves. Moments later, Reese whispers, "Wait for me. Please." (Episode: Mission Creep)
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Stanton promptly murders them, knowing that they helped Nazir flee the country after a hefty bribe. Reese, visibly shocked, is told to dispose of the gun and bodies. Stanton reminds him that he doesn't have any old friends, including Jessica, whom Stanton has photos of from the airport. Afterward, she assigns him the cover name 'Reese'. (Episode: Foe)
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In Prague, Reese and Stanton kill an American traitor selling drone blueprints to two Chinese nationals, and kill the nationals as well. When Kara cracks a joke, Reese ignores it and she tells him to lighten up. She warns him that he'll have to accept the fact that he's a killer and that he might as well learn to love his work (Episode: Prisoner's Dilemma)
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Reese, Stanton, and their boss Mark Snow are operating illegally in New York City, holding a government employee captive after he tries to sell some software to the Chinese. When Reese is given permission to get some R&R, Stanton follows him to a bar and finds him meeting with Jessica's husband Peter. She gives him a lecture, telling him that they're no longer like other people, and Reese reluctantly leaves with her before Jessica can spot them. (Episode: Blue Code)
  
 
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Reese’s demeanor was shown to calm to the point of being inscrutable.
 
Reese’s demeanor was shown to calm to the point of being inscrutable.
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He came to be unofficially employed by Finch as a kind of vigilante. Reese is Finch’s man on the ground to track down and stop the violent crimes that the Machine tells Finch about. Previously employed by the military and then the CIA, Reese was officially killed in action, but actually survived. As a man who’s not even technically alive, Reese is the perfect fit for Finch’s secretive operation.
  
 
===Powers and abilities===
 
===Powers and abilities===

Revision as of 06:12, 14 December 2023

John Reese is a male television character who features in Person of Interest.

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Biography

John Reese

John was an adopted child that had no contact with his birth family. (Episode: Truth Be Told) Reese was close to his adoptive father Conor who said that when John was 8 years old he tried to teach his son how to drive and he damaged some neighbors' property (Episode: Point of Origin). It is mentioned that Conor was an Army soldier and died shortly after returning from his fourth combat tour in Vietnam when John was a child. (Episode: Lethe. He went back into a situation described as being 'the gates of Hell' and gave his life to save four people. The death of his adoptive father in such a heroic way inspired John to save lives himself. (Episode: Return 0) Meanwhile, John's adoptive mother, Margaret, also died and his claim that he had no siblings would suggest that he did not have a chance to know his sister, Sophie. (Episode: Truth Be Told) John claimed to be the one who kept the school bullies in line during his academic career. (Episode: Point of Origin). At some point, he was forced to choose between jail or enlisting in the military because of a violent fight he was involved in as a young man. He opted for the military, and entered the Army shortly thereafter. (Episode: Liberty)

Reese left the Army in 2001, prior to a vacation in Mexico with his girlfriend of six months, Jessica Arndt. As the vacation is extended beyond the weekend, Reese surprises Jessica with the news. Moments later, the two witness a live television report about the attacks on the World Trade Center and Reese knows his service is far from over, prompting him to re-enlist. (Episode: Pilot)

At some point in 2005, Reese joins the CIA as a Paramilitary Operations Officer in the Special Activities Division (SAD) of CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS). (Episode: The Devil's Share)

On February 12, 2006, Reese runs into his former girlfriend Jessica at the airport and he tells her that he has found a new, secretive job. She tells him that she is engaged to a man named Peter Arndt, though she would wait for him if he told her to. After a silence, she turns and leaves. Moments later, Reese whispers, "Wait for me. Please." (Episode: Mission Creep)

Stanton promptly murders them, knowing that they helped Nazir flee the country after a hefty bribe. Reese, visibly shocked, is told to dispose of the gun and bodies. Stanton reminds him that he doesn't have any old friends, including Jessica, whom Stanton has photos of from the airport. Afterward, she assigns him the cover name 'Reese'. (Episode: Foe)

In Prague, Reese and Stanton kill an American traitor selling drone blueprints to two Chinese nationals, and kill the nationals as well. When Kara cracks a joke, Reese ignores it and she tells him to lighten up. She warns him that he'll have to accept the fact that he's a killer and that he might as well learn to love his work (Episode: Prisoner's Dilemma)

Reese, Stanton, and their boss Mark Snow are operating illegally in New York City, holding a government employee captive after he tries to sell some software to the Chinese. When Reese is given permission to get some R&R, Stanton follows him to a bar and finds him meeting with Jessica's husband Peter. She gives him a lecture, telling him that they're no longer like other people, and Reese reluctantly leaves with her before Jessica can spot them. (Episode: Blue Code)

Overview

Personality and attributes

He was shown to be intense, focused, and level-headed in dangerous situations.

Reese had a dry, dark sense of humor toward the criminals he has to deal with.

When he chose a cause, he was shown to be incredibly loyal to it.

Reese’s demeanor was shown to calm to the point of being inscrutable.

He came to be unofficially employed by Finch as a kind of vigilante. Reese is Finch’s man on the ground to track down and stop the violent crimes that the Machine tells Finch about. Previously employed by the military and then the CIA, Reese was officially killed in action, but actually survived. As a man who’s not even technically alive, Reese is the perfect fit for Finch’s secretive operation.

Powers and abilities

He was shown as being a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces and an officer in the CIA National Clandestine Service (NCS) Special Activities Division (SAD).

Notes

  • John Reese was created by Jonathan Nolan and portrayed by actor Jim Caviezel where he featured in the setting of the Person of Interest universe.

Appearances

  • Person of Interest:

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