The Devil's Share
Final part of a trilogy ending the HR storyline.
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"The Devil's Share" is an episode of the television series Person of Interest that received high acclaim from critics and audiences.[1] Upon its initial broadcast, 11.89 million people viewed the episode, which also earned a 2.2/6 ratings share.[2]
Making and release
Phil Dyess-Nugent of The A.V. Club gave the episode a perfect A rating.[1] Fowler praised the opening sequence, flashbacks, and ending scene.[1] Dyess-Nugent praised the atmosphere of grief the episode built.[1] Dyess-Nugent felt Fusco's character development served as an appropriate tribute to Carter.[1]
Critics and audiences highly acclaimed the episode, highlighting its opening sequence, writing, Fisher's direction, and the acting of Caviezel and Chapman.[1]
What the cited sources add
Dyess-Nugent wrote that seeing the devil wimp out on his own code of honor is much more satisfying than seeing his heart cut out.[3]
References
- Wikipedia, "The Devil's Share" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Fowler, "Person of Interest: "The Devil's Share" Review", IGN, November 26, 2013; Dyess-Nugent, "Person Of Interest: "The Devil's Share" Review", The A.V. Club, November 27, 2013 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "The Devil's Share" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Bibel, "Tuesday Final Ratings: 'Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.', 'The Voice', 'Supernatural' & 'Person of Interest' Adjusted Up", TV by the Numbers, November 27, 2013 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Dyess-Nugent, "Person Of Interest: "The Devil's Share" Review", The A.V. Club, November 27, 2013. facts only, no text reused. avclub.com
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: The Devil's Share (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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