The axe keeps flying over at TNT. The cable channel already cancelled Dallas and Franklin & Bash and now, they’ve cancelled Perception as well. There won’t be a fourth season.
Perception follows Doctor Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack), a talented and schizophrenic neuropsychiatrist, as he assists his former student, FBI Special Agent Kate Moretti (Rachael Leigh Cook), solve complex cases. Other castmembers include Kelly Rowan, Arjay Smith, LeVar Burton, and Scott Wolf.
The show is currently in its third season. Ten of the season’s 15 episodes have aired so far and have averaged 2.78 million viewers with a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. That’s down about 10% when compared to season two.
While Perception certainly isn’t TNT’s biggest series, it’s been a respectable performer. It seems that the cancellation is at least in part due to the cable channel’s desire to move towards airing edgier series.
It’s worth noting that Legends, a show sited as being more “edgy”, drew only 1.53 million viewers and has yet to be cancelled or renewed.
The final five episodes of Perception will being airing on February 17, 2015. It’s unclear if they will give viewers any kind closure to the series.
ABC Studios produces Perception so there’s a chance that they might try to find another home for the series. There will be 39 episodes at the end of season three — a far cry from the typical 88 episode minimum needed for a syndication package.
What do you think? Do you like the Perception TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled, or renewed for a fourth season? Would you watch it on another channel?
There has never been a program like “Perception”. Mr.McCormack made the program totally believable, educational, and entertaining. It was a huge disappointment when the program was cancelled. Hopefully, it will be renewed soon.
I just started watching Perception via Hulu, I do not like watching programed TV I watch it on my time, and binge when I enjoy the show as I did with all three seasons. I like shows that make you think and relate to the real world and Perception hit a home run for me. I like how they tell it like it is. Regular TV show Dumb shows and if you keep cancelling good shows, I’ll have to start reading books.
Now, Eric McCormack is on that asinine Debra Messing crud of a show. I’ve stated over and over again that Perception was top notch entertainment. Well written, directed and acted. They cancel the cream and leave us the crap!
That sucks, why do all the good shows keep getting taken off the air, leaving us with all these stupid reality shows??
I’ve seen all 3 seasons twice.I guess i should be doctor Pierce and imagine the ending…TNT!what a lost of time and money for you…mofos
Loved Perception! please bring it back? it is interesting to learn more about how our brain really works along with our emotions. It was educational, funny and dramatic. Who could ask for more?
I just been releases from the hospital last year when I came across Perception. I enjoyed the series and I am in agreement for renewal if season four don’t leave us with a cliffhanger imaginug if Kate and Donnie will get married or if Dr. Pierce will find the love of his life. Dog! The good series always end with no closure