Relevance (Person of Interest)
| "Relevance" | |
|---|---|
| Person of Interest episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 16 |
| Directed by | Jonathan Nolan |
| Written by | Amanda Segel Jonathan Nolan |
| Featured music | Ramin Djawadi "Future Starts Slow" by The Kills |
| Cinematography by | Manuel Billeter |
| Editing by | Ray Daniels |
| Production code | 2J7216 |
| Original air date | February 21, 2013 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Relevance" is the sixteenth episode of the second season of the American television drama series Person of Interest. It is the 39th overall episode of the series and is written by Amanda Segel and series creator Jonathan Nolan and directed by Nolan. It aired on CBS in the United States and on CTV in Canada on February 21, 2013.
The plot finds government operative Sameen Shaw (Sarah Shahi) who tracks and stops terrorist threats before they occur on the run and the focus of Finch and Reese's attention. Their pursuit proves to be formidable when they discover that her skill set rivals their own.
Upon airing, the episode received ratings of 14.22 million in the United States, including 2.9 million adults aged 18–49. It received very positive reviews from critics, praising its writing, Nolan's direction and Shahi's performance.