Michael Emerson, 'Person of Interest'

Why he needs rescuing: I love the former Ben Linus, but he's either stuck behind a computer screen or attempting to act opposite the monotone-impaired Jim Caviezel in this action-thriller, which has so far failed to thrill us in any notable way. Call us crazy, but we think Emerson's massive talent should rate him a co-star with a pulse and/or more than one facial expression.