Truth Be Told

"Truth Be Told" is the 3rd episode of the fifth season of the American television drama series Person of Interest. It is the 93rd overall episode of the series and is written by supervising producer Erik Mountain and directed by Stephen Surjik. It aired on CBS in the United States and on CTV in Canada on May 10, 2016. The series revolves around a computer program for the federal government known as "The Machine" that is capable of collating all sources of information to predict terrorist acts and to identify people planning them. A team follows "irrelevant" crimes: lesser level of priority for the government. However, their security and safety is put in danger following the activation of a new program named Samaritan. In the episode, with the Machine now working properly, Reese must follow a man who tries to investigate his brother's death in the army. However, his brother is connected to Reese through a mission he was sent back in 2010. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 7.34 million household viewers and gained a 1.1/4 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Jim Caviezel's performance and character development although the closure to Beale's and Iris' storyline received more criticism. Plot