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Trust Works Both Ways

from Person of Interest (Pilot)

Written by Jonathan Nolan

Reese discovers Finch's elaborate tracking system and realizes the numbers correspond to impending violent crimes. Tensions rise as Reese demands transparency regarding the source of the data, while Finch maintains his secrecy and challenges Reese's own trustworthiness.

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REESE: This is your list. The list. But you don't get names, do you? These are Social Security numbers.

FINCH: Yes. Lost chances.

REESE: I could be a lot more help if you'd tell me where you're getting these numbers.

FINCH: It doesn't make any difference where I get them. Right now all you need to k

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CharactersReese, Finch
Duration2-3 minutes
Age Range30s-50s
Gendermale
Genredrama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourcePerson of Interest (Pilot)
Toneconfrontational, mysterious, tense
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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