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Fashion - The Professionals Fanvid

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I wanted to post about this because I know many of my mutuals are avid crafters and I don't know how much attention this endeavour is getting outside of end-of-life spaces-

The Loose Ends Project matches crafters with a project that is unfinished because of death or disability. They offer help with a spectrum of textile mediums in over 80 countries. One project I find particularly lovely: “My mom was making this octopus for me. She was 67 years old when she passed away from COPD. She was hospitalized for pulmonary rehab several times and would always take it to work on while she was there and loved to talk about it with people."

(the red heart marks the last stitch made by this person's mom) Anyway, if something like this is something you'd like to be involved in, they are always looking for more crafters <3

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Lt. Little, it has been an honour to spend almost an entire year going insane staring very closely at your face.

He's done!!! Finally!!! 323 days later on a project that should have taken me no more than two months at the outside 😅 but in my defence it was the final year of my degree and I did write a whole dissertation and graduate in that time so...

Details: finished dimensions are 9"x11" inches on 14 count fabric so that's about 19400 stitches total, 77 colours and so so many cat hairs carefully removed with tweezers

Despite previous promises, the next big project will not be another terror portrait as I need a wee break from this colour palette. Instead we will be heading to Antarctica! So fear not, it will still be polar (and insanity inducing)

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Fly away

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Past Forward - Vidshow Playlist

A showcase of fanvids, tributes, and edits that fuse past and present to create fresh perspectives on familiar sources. Presented at VidUKon 2025

The idea for this vidshow - a curated selection of fan created videos- came after watching a songvid for a 50 year old TV show. With great skill, eye, and ear, the vidder transformed this very familiar footage into visuals that were fresh and exciting. My goal was to find more vids like that!

I want to thank everyone who submitted vid recs. Thanks to them, I found a treasure trove of new-to-me fandoms and fanvids.

I also want to thank every vidder on this list! Thank you for making these wonderful videos and thank you for allowing me to share them.

The response was overwhelmingly positive—both from attendees watching together in the con hotel screening room in Bristol and from the virtual screening room audience online. People were thrilled to see these classics reimagined!

Your work made this vidshow truly special, and I’m so grateful you trusted me with it.

A Good Song Never Dies Dark Shadows (1966) by RitaLovelyMeter

Toxic The Red Shoes (1948) by rhoboat

Obsessed Rebecca (1940) by Periru3 and Tafadhali

Gold Digger Gone With the Wind (1939) by AbsoluteDestiny

Jerk It Out Groucho Marx by Laura

I Knew You Were Trouble Rope (1948) by mercurycures

Spooky Man Hogan’s Heroes (1965) by Tay

Tightrope Mary Poppins (1964) by chaila

Come As You Are The Shining (1980) by Royaltea

Universal Monsters tribute video Universal Classic Monsters (1913) by Saxon Brack

Sound the Bells Gojira | Godzilla (1954) by JetpackMonkey

Night of the Living Dead tribute video Night of the Living Dead (1968) by Saxon Brack

Time Is Up Dr. Strangelove (1964) by eldermorph

un soir… III La Passion de Jeanne d'Arc by vie de sommeil

cherubim Starsky & Hutch (1975) by bingeling

Daffodil Sapphire & Steel (1979) by marahsarie

Je Te Laisserai Des Mots M*A*S*H (1973) Maleann

2001: A Space Odyssey 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) by _isaac_media_

Bodie and Doyle #1 Crush The Professionals (1977) by zzebeddy

Tribute to Muybridge The Horse in Motion (Other 1878) by Gen Liu

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You’re not depressed. You just need $250,000 in your bank account.

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Hello, Tarkos.

104 Killer with a Long Arm

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500-year-old Snake Figure from Peru (Incan Empire), c. 1450-1532 CE: this fiber craft snake was made from cotton and camelid hair, and it has a total length of 86.4cm (about 34in)

This piece was crafted by shaping a cotton core into the basic form of a snake and then wrapping it in structural cords. Colorful threads were then used to create the surface pattern, producing a zig-zag design that covers most of the snake's body. Some of its facial features were also decorated with embroidery.

A double-braided rope is attached to the distal end of the snake's body, near the tip of its tail, and another rope is attached along the ventral side, where it forms a small loop just behind the snake's lower jaw. Similar features have been found in other serpentine figures from the same region/time period, suggesting that these objects may have been designed for a common purpose.

Very little is known about the original function and significance of these artifacts; they may have been created as decorative elements, costume elements, ceremonial props, toys, gifts, grave goods, or simply as pieces of artwork.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art argues that this figure might have been used as a prop during a particular Andean tradition:

In a ritual combat known as ayllar, snakes made of wool were used as projectiles. This effigy snake may have been worn around the neck—a powerful personal adornment of the paramount Inca and his allies—until it was needed as a weapon. The wearer would then grab the cord, swing the snake, and hurl it in the direction of the opponent. The heavy head would propel the figure forward. The simultaneous release of many would produce a scenario of “flying snakes” thrown at enemies.

The same custom is described in an account from a Spanish chronicler named Cristóbal de Albornoz, who referred to the tradition as "the game of the ayllus and the Amaru" ("El juego de los ayllus y el Amaru").

The image below depicts a very similar artifact from the same region/time period.

Why Indigenous Artifacts Should be Returned to Indigenous Communities.

Sources & More Info:

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Snake Ornament

Serpent Symbology: Representations of Snakes in Art

Journal de la Société des Américanistes: El Juego de los ayllus y el Amaru

Yale University Art Gallery: Votive Fiber Sculpture of an Anaconda

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Tolerance Project extra Bringing in Bodie and Doyle to finish the Job Remembering The Professionals

Introduction

This blog is inspired by a sequence in the Tolerance video which sees Robert played by David Smith. Finally got a Job he has always wanted working for the UCI cinema chain in Huddersfield.

During that montage sequence you can hear the theme tune to a popular TV series called The Professionals broadcast by London weekend Television between 1977 and 1983, But what was the series all about? Ben Brown Investigates.

Overview  

CI5 - or Criminal Intelligence 5, is a British law enforcement department, instructed by the Home Secretary to use any means to deal with crimes of a serious nature that go beyond the capacity of the police, but which are not tasks for the Security Service or the military.

The choice of CI5's name is inspired by CID and MI5. The premise allowed the programme-makers to involve a wide variety of villains, including terrorists, hit-men, hate groups and espionage suspects, with plots sometimes relating to the Cold War. Led by George Cowley (Gordon Jackson), CI5 is known for using unconventional and sometimes illegal methods to beat criminals, or as Cowley put it "Fight fire with fire!" The use of a fictitious force in this context was somewhat less controversial than the portrayal of the real Flying Squad in The Sweeney.

Cowley's two best agents are Ray Doyle (Martin Shaw) and William Bodie (Lewis Collins). Doyle is an ex-detective constable who has worked the seedier parts of London, while Bodie is an ex-paratrooper, mercenary and Special Air Service sergeant. Of the two, Doyle is the softer, compassionate and more thoughtful character, while Bodie is ruthless and more willing to take on criminals on their own terms. That said, Doyle is more hot-headed and tends to rush in, while Bodie waits for the shooting to start.

While polar opposites, Bodie and Doyle have a deep and enduring friendship, and are almost inseparable. Although their loyalty to Cowley is beyond question, they have no qualms about disobeying orders if it means getting the right result, either for the case or themselves.

From playing Bad guys on the New Avengers to playing the Good Guys in the Professionals

Initially, Anthony Andrews was contracted to play Bodie, but he and Shaw did not have the chemistry that Clemens was looking for. As Shaw was deemed to have more 'screen presence', Andrews was dropped, Clemens hiring Collins in his place. Shaw and Collins had played villains in a 1977 episode of The New Avengers ("Obsession") together, and reportedly had not got on with each other.

To learn about the New Avengers click here New Avengers, The – Nostalgia Central

Here is the Avengers Forever page for the New Avengers Obbsession episode The Avengers Forever: Obsession

Ironically, since this was the reason Collins was brought into the production, he and Shaw became friends off-screen, although they managed to keep up the on-screen chemistry and abrasiveness of Bodie and Doyle's relationship. The Collins character in "Obsession" signed off by saying "Maybe we should work together again. We're a good team." The first Professionals episode was produced later the same year.

The early years of the show featured varied plots, good scripts and ongoing character development of Bodie and Doyle and to a lesser extent Cowley, but later series featured increasingly overused ideas and script devices, and both Collins and Shaw stated they felt the show was becoming stale. Although the final series was broadcast from November 1982 until February 1983, no episodes were filmed after May 1981.

Introducing the agents of CI5

Cowley

Major George Cowley (Gordon Jackson) (born c. 1917) – Nicknamed "Morris"[2] after the car of the same name. His operatives sometimes call him "The Cow", though not to his face. Founder and head of CI5, making him Bodie and Doyle's boss. As a young man he volunteered in the Spanish Civil War on the Republican side, where he was shot in the leg; this left him with a painful limp. Served as an officer in the British Army, where he attained the rank of major. He then worked in the secret services including MI5, before being seconded to CI5 to form and manage the team. A confident and very experienced man, able to defend himself against physical and high-level political attacks. With many contacts and friends in high places, he is not afraid to clash with leaders of other services like Special Branch and MI5 or to speak his mind, being insolent even towards superiors, one of whom looked upon Cowley as "Not a Very Civil Civil Servant".[Cowley's favourite drink is single malt Scotch whisky.

Doyle

Raymond Doyle (Martin Shaw) (born c. 1949), a former police detective constable, who originated in Derby but later lived in an unspecified "city" with parallels to Birmingham. He was working the seedier parts of east London when recruited into CI5. He took art classes, and appears to be musically inclined as well. An expert shot with a pistol, he also ran a karate class for the children on his beat. He was recruited by Cowley, and was made Bodie's partner shortly afterwards. Doyle is extremely intelligent and thoughtful but is also quick to anger, and his tendency to rush in often leaves Bodie having to race to the rescue. He is also more inclined to seek long-lasting relationships with women, and in one episode nearly married. Like Bodie he enjoyed football, but was a good cook and enjoyed a more healthy lifestyle. Doyle's bubble perm hairstyle and 1970s dress sense were chosen by Martin Shaw and his wife. In the episode "Hunter/Hunted", he is shown to live on Cliff Road in Camden.

Bodie

William Andrew Philip Bodie (Lewis Collins) (born c. 1950) was a former paratrooper and Special Air Service (SAS) soldier. After leaving school aged 14, he joined the Merchant Navy and eventually ended up in Africa as a mercenary fighting bush wars. Noticed by Cowley during his SAS career, he was asked to join CI5 in 1975. Keen on parties, and a ladies' man, Bodie had a witty comment ready for almost every occasion. He was more immediately approachable than Doyle, and was generally relaxed and confident, although tending to hide his intelligence behind his hardman image. Specialising in weaponry, martial arts and advanced driving, Bodie was the muscle of the three leads. He enjoyed football, cricket, drinking and English literature.

Title Sequences

During its 5 series on London Weekend Television the show had 2 sequences to go with the excellent theme composed by Laurie Johnson the first one was only seen during its first season 1977-1978. you can watch it by clicking on the link here

Laurie Johnson died on the 16th January 2024 here is his obituary thanks to the BBC news website Laurie Johnson: The Avengers theme composer dies - BBC News

The first two broadcast episodes of the series – "Private Madness, Public Danger" and "The Female Factor" – feature a voiceover by Cowley over the top of the title sequence but this was removed from the third episode ("Old Dog With New Tricks") onwards. When the first series has been repeated, all episodes (bar "When The Heat Cools Off" and the usually unscreened "Klansmen") are shown using the more familiar title sequence employed for the second series onwards. This means that the Cowley voiceover is never married to the correct visuals on the repeat broadcasts of the episodes featuring it. 

From series two onwards this more familiar title sequence was used click on the link to see the title sequence used for series 2 and 5

Controversy

Although depictions of actual bloodshed were scarce, the series was often criticised for its level of violence, with shootings, martial arts and asphyxiation a common means of assassination.

To help maximise the on-screen action, Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins were taught stunt driving skills and encouraged to propel their respective cars through streets as rapidly as possible, although LWT insisted that the stars had to be chauffeured when travelling to filming sets. In his last interview about the series, Brian Clemens laughed off the actors' claims about 'doing their own stunts' in the cars. He said that they had been taught little more than how to execute a handbrake turn. The British stuntman and stunt co-ordinator Peter Brayham did most of the precision driving, and with his dark curly hair, often stood in for Martin Shaw during the scenes where Doyle was driving. Shaw in particular, was known within the production team to be fairly inept with the cars. He was far too heavy on the brakes and throttle, regularly kerbed the cars, and often over-steered himself into trouble. This can be seen in many episodes. In the episode "Weekend in the Country", Gordon Jackson can be seen pulling away from a stationary position at the roadside, in a Chrysler Alpine. He can be seen pulling out without fully checking the traffic flow, directly in front of an approaching Volkswagen Beetle. This inevitably led to either an accident, or a dramatic near miss, but the editor obviously cut to the next scene at this point.

Some quarters of the British press seized on these aspects to insist that the programme was moronic and "comic-strip". However, reaction from other critics, including The Times and The Daily Telegraph newspapers, was more favourable.

The show was also criticised for political incorrectness. Mary Whitehouse, President of the National Viewers' and Listeners' Association, was among those who highlighted the occasional use of sexist and racist terms.[8] As an example, in the closing credits of the episode 'Stake Out' two supporting actors are identified as 'Attractive Blonde' and 'Handsome Negro'. At the time such dialogue or descriptions were not seen as being disparaging towards minority groups. However, in the late 1980s and early 1990s the series was criticised by feminist groups. Yet, with the exception of "Klansmen", for which racist terms were a necessary part of the story, use of such terms in The Professionals was scarce in comparison to, for example, the 1970s police television programme The Sweeney.

The Tolerance Connection

Pictures

The Professionals theme as mentioned in the introduction to the blog is played over a montage of Robert played by David Smith doing his dream job at the UCI cinema in Huddersfield its an Odeon Cinema now all of these pictures are screengrabs taken from the film thanks to Ian Medley Gemma Blagbourgh played the UCI cinema manager

Other Pictures

The professionals title card

Lewis Collins and Martin Shaw in the New Avengers episode Obsession from 1976

Gordon Jackson as Cowley Bodie and Doyles Boss

Martin Shaw as Raymond Doyle

Lewis Collins as Andrew Philip Bodie

Notes

Thank you to Google images for the Professionals images and Wikepidia for the Background on the programme and the Nostalga Central website for their link on the New Avengers

Next week we begin a series of blogs looking at the other 2 films in the original Star Wars trilogy Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi

Remember if you want to help the Tolerance project or learn more about us please click on the link below thank you

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BistoCon August 8 & 9, 2025

It’s time to do some more handbrake turns with the Professionals! Virtual BistoCon is happening again, August 8 & 9, 2025.

We’ll be having games, discussion and panels, Pros fan videos and episode watching, and more fun than a shootout alongside Shotgun Tommy. Registration is now open and will remain open until August 3, but Cowley will frown if you try to register late. No matter where in the world you live, if you love Bodie and Doyle, Virtual BistoCon welcomes you!

About BistoCon is a slash convention for fans of 1977 British crime drama, the Professionals. Traditionally held every two years in Romulus, Michigan, Virtual BistoCon was created in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Virtual BistoCon uses a mix of common community collaboration platforms to bring Pros fans from all over the world together for two glorious days of panel discussions, vid shows, games, and fun.

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BistoCon August 8 & 9, 2025

It’s time to do some more handbrake turns with the Professionals! Virtual BistoCon is happening again, August 8 & 9, 2025.

We’ll be having games, discussion and panels, Pros fan videos and episode watching, and more fun than a shootout alongside Shotgun Tommy. Registration is now open and will remain open until August 3, but Cowley will frown if you try to register late. No matter where in the world you live, if you love Bodie and Doyle, Virtual BistoCon welcomes you!

About BistoCon is a slash convention for fans of 1977 British crime drama, the Professionals. Traditionally held every two years in Romulus, Michigan, Virtual BistoCon was created in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Virtual BistoCon uses a mix of common community collaboration platforms to bring Pros fans from all over the world together for two glorious days of panel discussions, vid shows, games, and fun.

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POI FANS, WE'RE DOING THE THING

Remember how amazing it felt watching Person of Interest for the first time? The way it made you think about surveillance and AI and human connection? The way Reese and Finch's partnership just worked? How Carter went from skeptic to the moral heart of the team? How Root's evolution gave you feelings? How Shaw became everyone's favorite disaster bisexual?

Well, we're channeling all that energy into a free VIRTUAL PERSON OF INTEREST FAN CONVENTION.

What we're planning:

Panel discussions (lore deep-dives, character analysis, the works)

Fic rec sessions (because this fandom has INCREDIBLE writers)

Fan art showcases (your POI art deserves to be celebrated)

Group episode watch parties (synchronized screaming about 4x11)

POI-themed games and trivia (test your Machine knowledge)

Social hangout spaces (make friends with fellow POI obsessives)

And More!

This is happening in 2026 over a weekend on Discord/Zoom. We're in the planning stages and want YOUR input on scheduling, activities, and if you want to host anything yourself.

Fill out our planning form: https://forms.gle/8Aa2wtBHLB9ELYPTA

Signal boost this! Let's get POI fans from across all corners of the internet together for the celebration this show deserves.

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Coming this September to an internet near you: Rinch Fest 2025, a ship week for Harold Finch/John Reese from Person of Interest! This is a low-pressure event meant to encourage the creation of more fanworks for Finch/Reese or Finch & Reese’s friendship. Fic, art, gifs, vids, podfic, you name it—all are welcome, as long as they’re Rinch-centric.

Posting for Rinch Fest will run from September 24 through September 30, 2025

Day One – September 24 Angst• Road Trip• Surprise • Get Behind Me• Heat

Day Two – September 25 Crossover• Teaching• Nightmare • Bird of Prey• Cooking

Day Three – September 26 Cushion• Cold as Ice• Misunderstanding• AU • Seeing Red

Day Four – September 27 Laughter• Moving In• Second Chance• Birthday• NSFW/Kink

Day Five – September 28 Seasons• Outsider POV• The Machine • Hurt/Comfort • Blackout

Day Six – September 29 Sharing • Whump • Rain• Vacation • Tears

Day Seven – September 30 Free-For-All/Catch-Up Day

Who’s running this? @stingalingaling

Any changes since last year? None! As in previous years, Reese&Finch friendship is also allowed

Why not call it Rinch Week? It started out as Rinch Fest on The Rinch Loft on Discord, and that’s what stuck.

Plus, Rinch Fest and Reese & Finch share the same initials.

What’s allowed? Complete fanworks focusing on Harold Finch and John Reese in a romantic or close platonic relationship with each other. Fic, art, vids, remixes, sequels, you name it! No length requirements, no style requirements, all ratings allowed—do what you want!

Anything not allowed? Works where Finch/Reese or Finch & Reese is not the primary relationship (additional ships are fine), works that are incomplete at the time of posting, and remixes or other transformative works for other people’s fanworks that are done without the original creator’s permission. Anything else is fair game, as long as it’s labeled.

Also, don’t be a jerk.

What about [insert controversial topic here]? Can I make something with x?/OMG someone made something with x! Anything else is fair game, as long as it’s labeled. This includes works featuring tropes and kinks that you may not like or approve of. As long as it’s warned for, it’s fine and allowed.

Please warn for the usual AO3 warnings (Major Character Death, Graphic Violence, Rape/Non-Con, and Underage) and any subjects others may find deeply unpleasant, and clearly label any NSFW works.

What about poly? Gen? Poly is wonderful, but this is a Finch/Reese or Finch&Reese event. Sorry.

Finch & Reese gen is allowed!

What do I do with x prompt?/Can I do [insert concept here]? Anything goes! Seriously, however you want to interpret a prompt is fine.

Do I have to make something for every prompt? No! You can if you want, but it’s not required. Feel free to skip days, combine prompts, create multiple fills for each day, anything! This is as flexible as it gets.

If it fits multiple prompts, when do I post it? Whatever day works best for you!

What if I want to do something NSFW? There's no nsfw prompt this year. Is it still allowed? YES! Bring on the spicy if you want!

What about a multi-chapter/piece thing where each chapter fulfills one day’s prompt? When do I post that? Post an update each relevant day until you’re done! (Just make sure you can finish it by the end of the event.)

What if it doesn’t fit a prompt? That’s what Day 7 is for! :D

What if I need to post my fill(s) on a different day? Life happens. The AO3 collection is set to Unrevealed, so I can reveal early submissions on the right day, but if that doesn’t work for you, I’m sure we can work something out.

Can I work on a previously-posted WIP? As long as it’s finished when you make your post for the event, sure! If you’re just updating a WIP without finishing it, no.

Can I start working now? Absolutely! That’s why I’m announcing it now—so there’s plenty of time for people to make things.

Can I talk about/share previews of what I’m working on? Sure!

Wait, there’s a Rinch Discord server? Do I have to join to do this? Of course not. We’d love to have you at The Rinch Loft, and it’s a fun place to hang out, but Rinch Fest is for anyone into Rinch.

If I want the Discord link… Send in an Ask to the @rinchfest Tumblr, contact ArgylePirateWD somewhere, or ask around. It’s open to anyone who likes Rinch or Person of Interest. I’m happy to give it out to anyone who wants it.

Where do I post? On Tumblr, post to your blog and use the #rinchfest25 or #rinchweek25 tags. You are They are being watched. 👁 And maybe add @rinchfest in your post to be sure. Tumblr is as hungry as Bear and Shaw.

Submissions are also open.

On AO3, you can post it here: Rinch Fest 2025 AO3

Do I have to have a Tumblr? AO3? As long as you’re on some kind of platform and can get a link to the work to me somehow so I can share it with the world, you’re welcome to play.

On October 1st, I’ll make a round-up post full of links to all the shiny things people made. If I know you made it, it’ll go in!

(And if you want to sneak in some Day 7 things a little after, as long as they get posted before the Master Post goes up… 😉)

Sounds fun! How do I sign up? No signups! Just post your stuff somewhere on the right day(s), and you’re in!

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Person of Interest Fan Convention Vibe Check

Back in 2014, @mamahub put together an amazing in-person POI FanCon Meetup coinciding with NY ComicCon. She and her team wrangled actors David Valcin, Bobby Burke, and for the Baddies panel! We also heard from so many production and stunt crew members who were super generous in sharing the show from their perspectives.

POI FanCon was a blast!

Over 10 years later, it occurs to me that virtual fan conventions are a thing. Broadly, it's a weekend where fans get together on Discord, Zoom, or some other communications app to enjoy their show.

Scheduled panel discussions

Fic Recs

Fan art show

Fanvid show

Social hours

Themed games

Group episode watch

And More!

I'm throwing this post out to see if there's any interest in a Virtual Person of Interest Fan Convention. Or, if someone is already working on something, let me know so I can sign up.

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Person of Interest Fan Convention Vibe Check

Back in 2014, @mamahub put together an amazing in-person POI FanCon Meetup coinciding with NY ComicCon. She and her team wrangled actors David Valcin, Bobby Burke, and for the Baddies panel! We also heard from so many production and stunt crew members who were super generous in sharing the show from their perspectives.

POI FanCon was a blast!

Over 10 years later, it occurs to me that virtual fan conventions are a thing. Broadly, it's a weekend where fans get together on Discord, Zoom, or some other communications app to enjoy their show.

Scheduled panel discussions

Fic Recs

Fan art show

Fanvid show

Social hours

Themed games

Group episode watch

And More!

I'm throwing this post out to see if there's any interest in a Virtual Person of Interest Fan Convention. Or, if someone is already working on something, let me know so I can sign up.

7/25/2025 edit-

Fill out our planning form: https://forms.gle/8Aa2wtBHLB9ELYPTA