The code the Machine sends to Finch translates to an Emily Dickinson poem , "Cocoon Above! Cocoon Below!", symbolizing transformation. "Person of Interest" Truth Be Told (TV Episode 2016) - IMDb
The Machine sends Root to work as a courier driver. She discovers Samaritan is using the courier service to spread malware via physical equipment. Person of Interest 5x3
This guide covers , titled "Truth Be Told." This episode focuses on John Reese's past with the CIA catching up to his current mission to protect a civilian. Episode Overview Title: Truth Be Told Original Air Date: May 10, 2016 Director: Stephen Surjik Writers: Erik Mountain The Numbers & Plot Lines The code the Machine sends to Finch translates
Pay close attention to the 2010 Iraq scenes, which clarify why Alex's brother was targeted and how Reese's "code" has evolved. She discovers Samaritan is using the courier service
Alex is investigating the death of his brother, Paul Duncan , a soldier who Reese and Kara Stanton interrogated (and Reese eventually killed) during a 2010 CIA operation in Iraq.