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* HeroesWantRedheads: John and Iris. Lampshaded by Lionel.
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* WhamShot: In the flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.
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* WhamShot: In the flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.perpetrator and holding a homemade ''pipe bomb''.
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** [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E02 Denton Weeks]] is also [[GottaKillThemAll on the list Finch is compiling]].
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** [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E02 [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E11 Denton Weeks]] is also [[GottaKillThemAll on the list Finch is compiling]].
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->"Everything we did was to make the world a safer place, but we strayed from the path. I admit it. I have so many regrets, but it’s grown so big, and we’re so, so small. I don’t know who you are or how you know all this, but maybe you’re right. Maybe Nathan’s death, it is my fault. I saw the signs. I ignored them. Maybe I deserve this."
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Finch when he realized that Corwin had no part in Ingram's murder.
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* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: MyGodWhatHaveIDone:
** Finch when he realized that Corwin had no part in Ingram'smurder.murder.
** Alicia likewise.
->"Everything we did was to make the world a safer place, but we strayed from the path. I admit it. I have so many regrets, but it’s grown so big, and we’re so, so small. I don’t know who you are or how you know all this, but maybe you’re right. Maybe Nathan’s death, it is my fault. I saw the signs. I ignored them. Maybe I deserve this."
** Finch when he realized that Corwin had no part in Ingram's
** Alicia likewise.
->"Everything we did was to make the world a safer place, but we strayed from the path. I admit it. I have so many regrets, but it’s grown so big, and we’re so, so small. I don’t know who you are or how you know all this, but maybe you’re right. Maybe Nathan’s death, it is my fault. I saw the signs. I ignored them. Maybe I deserve this."
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* MinionWithAnFInEvil: Alicia is the only member of Northern Lights to express genuine regret for their actions, as opposed to regarding it as a NecessaryEvil. Justified as Nathan Ingram was her friend as well.
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** [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E02 Denton Weeks]] is also on the list Finch is compiling.
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** [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E02 Denton Weeks]] is also [[GottaKillThemAll on the list Finch is compiling.compiling]].
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: In 2010, after the ferry bombing, Finch ([[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 still injured]]) starts to try to kill Alicia Corwin and the others involved in Northern Lights.
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* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: In 2010, after the ferry bombing, Finch ([[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 still injured]]) starts to try sets out to kill Alicia Corwin and the others involved in Northern Lights.
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Implied with Alicia, who gets a brush off when she informs Northern Lights of Harold's death threat.
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Implied with Alicia, who gets a brush off when she informs Northern Lights tries to inform the Office of Harold's Special Counsel about Finch's death threat.
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** [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E02 Denton Weeks]] is also on the list Finch is compiling.
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-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of Harold's nutball friends]], Lionel.
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-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of Harold's nutball friends]], Lionel.friends, Lionel.
-->'''Fusco:''' [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits With you people there's no other kind.]]
-->'''Fusco:''' [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits With you people there's no other kind.]]
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* IKnowYoureWatchingMe: Finch to the Machine when it keeps ringing Harold to try and stop him.
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* IKnowYoureWatchingMe: Finch to the Machine when it keeps ringing Harold to try and stop him.
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** Whether Morris killed Edwards' wife. The Machine accesses the file, and then SmashToBlack.
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** Whether Morris killed Edwards' wife. The Machine accesses the file, and then file... SmashToBlack.
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Implied with Alicia, who gets a curt brush off when she informs Northern Lights of Harold's death threat.
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* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Implied with Alicia, who gets a curt brush off when she informs Northern Lights of Harold's death threat.
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* IronicEcho: "Did you really think while you where watching others, no-one was watching you?"
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* IronicEcho: "Did you really think while you where watching others, no-one was watching you?"
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* IKnowYourWatchingMe: Finch to the Machine when it keeps ringing Harold to try and stop him.
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* IKnowYourWatchingMe: IKnowYoureWatchingMe: Finch to the Machine when it keeps ringing Harold to try and stop him.
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* WhamShot: In the flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.
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* WhamShot: In the flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.perpetrator.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Implied with Alicia, who gets a curt brush off when she informs Northern Lights of Harold's death threat.
* YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness: Implied with Alicia, who gets a curt brush off when she informs Northern Lights of Harold's death threat.
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* IKnowYourWatchingMe: Finch to the Machine when it keeps ringing Harold to try and stop him.
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-->'''Fusco:''' Hey Glasses, tell him about all your nutball friends. Maybe you can get a group discount.
-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of those nutball friends]], Lionel.
-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of those nutball friends]], Lionel.
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-->'''Fusco:''' Hey Glasses, tell him about all your nutball friends. Maybe he can give you can get guys a group therapy discount.
-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one ofthose Harold's nutball friends]], Lionel.
-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of
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-->'''Fusco:''' Hey Glasses, tell him about all your nutball friends. Maybe you can get a group discount.
-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of those nutball friends]], Lionel.
-->'''Fusco:''' Hey Glasses, tell him about all your nutball friends. Maybe you can get a group discount.
-->'''Reese:''' I think by now you count as [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits one of those nutball friends]], Lionel.
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** While Iris gets John to briefly allude to his grief over Jessica's death, he still does not reveal what he did to Peter Ardnt.
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** While Iris gets John to briefly allude to his grief over Jessica's death, he still does not reveal what he did to Peter Ardnt.Arndt.
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This week's number is a psychologist whose wife was murdered eight years ago. He becomes an advocate and therapist for victims of violent crimes...and uses the information gleaned from his therapy sessions to [[PayEvilUntoEvil extract revenge against the perpetrators who injured his patients]].
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This week's number is a psychologist whose wife was murdered eight years ago. He becomes an advocate and therapist for victims of violent crimes...and uses the information gleaned from his therapy sessions to [[PayEvilUntoEvil extract exact revenge against the perpetrators who injured his patients]].
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* AndIMustScream: The Machine. Literally. Finch ensured that it wouldn't have a voice (hence why it strings together discordant phrases), so all it can do is watch as Finch tries to kill Corwin.
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->'''Finch:''' Vengeance will not bring closure, you should know that by now. It didn't for Carter, it didn't for Shaw, and it won't bring Edwards any peace if he's targeted the wrong man.
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->'''Finch:''' Vengeance will not bring closure, you should know that by now. It didn't [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS03E10 for Carter, Carter]], it didn't [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS04E13 for Shaw, Shaw]], and it won't bring Edwards any peace if he's targeted the wrong man.
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This week's number is a therapist to victims of violent crimes, but uses the information from his therapy sessions to play vigilante.
In flashbacks to 2010, Finch also tries to be a vigilante to avenge [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 Nathan Ingram's murder by Northern Lights]].
In flashbacks to 2010, Finch also tries to be a vigilante to avenge [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 Nathan Ingram's murder by Northern Lights]].
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->'''Finch:''' Vengeance will not bring closure, you should know that by now. It didn't for Carter, it didn't for Shaw, and it won't bring Edwards any peace if he's targeted the wrong man.
->'''Reese:''' Finch, the law doesn't always work. Edwards is correcting an injustice. If we deny him this, it will destroy him.
->'''Finch:''' Don't make the mistake of assuming that you're the only person that's been down this path, Mr. Reese.
->'''Reese:''' So tell me, Finch, where did that path take you?
This week's number is a psychologist whose wife was murdered eight years ago. He becomes an advocate and therapistto for victims of violent crimes, but crimes...and uses the information gleaned from his therapy sessions to play vigilante.
[[PayEvilUntoEvil extract revenge against the perpetrators who injured his patients]].
In flashbacks to 2010, Finchalso tries to be a vigilante sets out to avenge [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 Nathan Ingram's murder by Northern Lights]].
->'''Reese:''' Finch, the law doesn't always work. Edwards is correcting an injustice. If we deny him this, it will destroy him.
->'''Finch:''' Don't make the mistake of assuming that you're the only person that's been down this path, Mr. Reese.
->'''Reese:''' So tell me, Finch, where did that path take you?
This week's number is a psychologist whose wife was murdered eight years ago. He becomes an advocate and therapist
In flashbacks to 2010, Finch
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* MoralityChain: The Machine tried to be this for Finch.
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* FrameUp: Edwards' specialty.
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* FrameUp: FramingTheGuiltyParty: Edwards' specialty.
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**Alicia Corwin calls the Office of Special Counsel to warn him that someone knows about Northern Lights, showing how Finch knew they were [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E22 associated with the Machine cover up]].
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* TheUnreveal: Whether TheUnreveal:
**Whether Morris killed Edwards' wife. The Machine accesses the file, and thenSmashToBlack.SmashToBlack.
**While Iris gets John to briefly allude to his grief over Jessica's death, he still does not reveal what he did to Peter Ardnt.
**Whether Morris killed Edwards' wife. The Machine accesses the file, and then
**While Iris gets John to briefly allude to his grief over Jessica's death, he still does not reveal what he did to Peter Ardnt.
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* ForegoneConclusion: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.
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* WhamShot: In the flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.
* YouCantThwartStageOne: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.
* YouCantThwartStageOne: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.
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* WhamShot: In the flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.
* YouCantThwartStageOne: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.perpetrator.
* YouCantThwartStageOne: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.
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* DeliciousDistraction: Reese has Finch bring a carnita (pork burrito) with him while breaking into Edwards' apartment. Finch uses it to silence Edwards' dog Hector.
* FrameUp: Edwards' specialty.
* FrameUp: Edwards' specialty.
* SayingTooMuch: Edwards used the same speech verbatim [[RuleOfThree three separate times]] when describing his wife's murder.
* TalkingDownTheSuicidal: Finch has to talk Edwards into not killing himself and framing Morris for the death.
* TalkingDownTheSuicidal: Finch has to talk Edwards into not killing himself and framing Morris for the death.
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* SayingTooMuch: Edwards used the same speech verbatim [[RuleOfThree three separate times]] when describing his wife's murder.
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* SayingTooMuch: Edwards used WhamShot: In the same speech verbatim [[RuleOfThree three separate times]] when describing his wife's murder.flashbacks, Finch being designated as a non-relevant would-be perpetrator.
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I\'d forgotten that Martin was a known alias of his.
** In the 2010 flashbacks, the Machine identifies Harold with the alias Grace knew him by, [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS03E21 Harold Martin]].
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* WhamShot: According to the Machine when his number came up in the flashbacks, Harold Finch's true last name is Harold ''Martin''. [[AlternativeCharacterInterpretation Of course, this could just be another alias....]]
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This week's number is a therapist to victims of violent crimes, but uses the information from his therapy sessions to play vigilante.
In flashbacks to 2010, Finch also tries to be a vigilante to avenge [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 Nathan Ingram's murder by Northern Lights]].
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* ContinuityNod:
** Finch's terrorizing Alicia is probably part of [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E14 why she was]] ProperlyParanoid.
** Iris gets John to open up to her by making him talk about [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E21 losing Jessica]].
* GeniusCripple: Finch in 2010, bordering on EvilCripple.
* HeroesWantRedheads: John and Iris. Lampshaded by Lionel.
* MiscarriageOfJustice: Both Edwards' motive and means for vigilantism: manipulating the people who "got away" by framing them and sending them to prison.
* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Specifically, a psychiatrist.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Finch when he realized that Corwin had no part in Ingram's murder.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: In 2010, after the ferry bombing, Finch ([[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 still injured]]) starts to try to kill Alicia Corwin and the others involved in Northern Lights.
* TheUnreveal: Whether Morris killed Edwards' wife. The Machine accesses the file, and then SmashToBlack.
* VigilanteMan:
** Edwards.
** In 2010, Finch nearly became this.
* SayingTooMuch: Edwards used the same speech verbatim [[RuleOfThree three separate times]] when describing his wife's murder.
* WhamShot: According to the Machine when his number came up in the flashbacks, Harold Finch's true last name is Harold ''Martin''. [[AlternativeCharacterInterpretation Of course, this could just be another alias....]]
* YouCantThwartStageOne: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.
In flashbacks to 2010, Finch also tries to be a vigilante to avenge [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 Nathan Ingram's murder by Northern Lights]].
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* ContinuityNod:
** Finch's terrorizing Alicia is probably part of [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E14 why she was]] ProperlyParanoid.
** Iris gets John to open up to her by making him talk about [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E21 losing Jessica]].
* GeniusCripple: Finch in 2010, bordering on EvilCripple.
* HeroesWantRedheads: John and Iris. Lampshaded by Lionel.
* MiscarriageOfJustice: Both Edwards' motive and means for vigilantism: manipulating the people who "got away" by framing them and sending them to prison.
* MorallyAmbiguousDoctorate: Specifically, a psychiatrist.
* MyGodWhatHaveIDone: Finch when he realized that Corwin had no part in Ingram's murder.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: In 2010, after the ferry bombing, Finch ([[Recap/PersonOfInterestS02E22 still injured]]) starts to try to kill Alicia Corwin and the others involved in Northern Lights.
* TheUnreveal: Whether Morris killed Edwards' wife. The Machine accesses the file, and then SmashToBlack.
* VigilanteMan:
** Edwards.
** In 2010, Finch nearly became this.
* SayingTooMuch: Edwards used the same speech verbatim [[RuleOfThree three separate times]] when describing his wife's murder.
* WhamShot: According to the Machine when his number came up in the flashbacks, Harold Finch's true last name is Harold ''Martin''. [[AlternativeCharacterInterpretation Of course, this could just be another alias....]]
* YouCantThwartStageOne: We know [[Recap/PersonOfInterestS01E23 how Alicia died]], so clearly Harold wouldn't go through with his plans.
