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?
I love this show. It was clean, fun and had great story lines. I get tired of the “edgy” shows
Why oh why. I loved this show. If you had to end it. Couldn’t you have a better ending? This was one of my favorite ‘must watch’ shows.
I’m a fan of all Sherlock Holmes type shows (except the bed-wetting “Bones”) and Perception was no exception… Unfortunately every time Time-Warner Cable’s equipment fails I have to reprogram my recorder and unless the show is currently on, it doesn’t make the list… Perception, like Elementary, was one of very few good shows to wake up to
WHY!! Has been cancelled? I don’t understand, it is a very, very excellent show! I love this show there are not many that I watch because of the stupidity of the shows that being aired. The show perception is so, so entertaining and interesting because when the actor starts explaining how the brain (which is an amazing organ) works it is really true. Maybe there more stupid people out there who loves being entertained by ignorant shows. Such as How I met your mother and other such slop. So, so sad. All the shows I like are slowly being canceled.… Read more »
I loved this show. It was giving me some powerful insight into understanding my son. I don’t understand why they cancel excellent shows and keep stupidity and gore.
YES renewed for a fourth season. I Would you watch it on another channel
This is not right! I thought it was just on a break! I’ve been waiting to see what happens! We invest time in your programs because we enjoy them.
No warning ! Just gone. It’s wrong.
I love Perception and I am extremely disappointed it was cancelled. I hope it can find a new home on another network. Falling in love with shows that get cancelled is my superpower. I miss Forever, too.
I truely do love PERCEPTION <3 !!! especially each end of every episode. It has so much true wisdom & deep meaning !!! Hope people take it into their heart & life. With a great actor to complete it.
…hope they going to change their mind and there will be more seasons to come.. !!! it doesn't matter what channel airs it.
THANK YOU
I’m brazilian and I can’t belive it! The news is horrible. The Perception is my favorite show. I’m so sad!
I really love love the show perception. Im stil waiting and looking to see if it wil start again. Im very disappointed…please bring back my favorite show…i will watch it in any chanel.
Really liked that show. It was edgy, informative and classy. Too bad it didn’t make the cut.
I really loved the show perception! What I can’t understand is why shows are cancelled that are entertaining . Does it always have to be about the money.? How much is enough?
Really licked the show. Hope it is brought back. Would watch on any channel
Perception is my favorite show ever. I would watch it on any channel. Please don’t cancel. I have been watching for season 4 and am now so disappointed. Please try to find another network continue this series. There are so many boring shows out there, and they have to cancel the best one. Sad.
Try watching sherlock
your perception will change about perception!
I cannot believe a show that I can finally relate to has been cancelled. Perception is an awesome thought provoking show. My feelings are a bit hurt. Unbelievable!