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?
Very much disappointed at TNT’s decision in this. I thought they had more sense than other networks. Original creators of Southland cancelled it due to less than optimum ratings, and that went well. Dallas reboot, I think, was not the best idea; you just can’t relive the past. Perception is funny, touching, and a altogether different way to solve crime on tv. So, pull a Charmed move, and let’s push for one more season.
I agree Al, and I wish ABC who owns TNT would read what we have been posting for weeks now. But it appears TNT plans to have the show on Feb. 17th, of course not mentioning that it’s the last night for Perception but calling it season 4, making everyone think it will continue for another season.
There are 5 shows for this last season …. But far too few!
I agree. In fact the others seasons were pretty few in the past.
This is a GREAT show!!! Daniel Pierce is such a unique character….it can’t be easy to combine a psychiatric symptomology to a police/FBI show, but it has worked so well ….I would watch Perception on any channel including re-runs. PLEASE DON’T cancel the good doctor
I think this is one of the more unusual shows on television. I love every minute of it! The show is intriguing, educational and in so many ways informative. Acting is really believable and I love Eric McCormack, he is such a versatile actor. There is so much crap on TV this 2015 season why can’t you just enhance a good thing and advertise more, you’ve got a good thing.
Please find another home for Perception. I think you should cancel some reality tv shows that isn’t really real.
I love this show, so sorry to hear it has been cancelled.
I hope they find a new home for it.
Perception is a great show. My husband and I can’t wait to see it every week
If you want to downgrade, do it to The Reality shows
We will miss it! Please find it another home!
I loved the show Perception and very upset that is was cancelled, I think it is different than the same old crime dramas, and so sick of reality shows, which I don’t think are all that reality or entertaining. I am older 49 and liked shows like this one.
I love Perception. Showings have not been consistent so I am never sure if or when it will be on TV. I agree stop the dumb reality shows and Kardashian nonsense and keep Eric and Rachel on the air.
So sorry Perception was canceled. It was really good. So many channels are canceling very goo shows … to which demigraphics are you all catering to? You should all get rid of some of the idiotic reality shows!
TNT: BRING PERCEPTION BACK, PLEASE!
Like all the other commenters I LOVED this series. and I also agree with Marge there are so many legal & cop shows, all spouting the same drivel, and at least in the UK, so called ‘reality’ cr*p I find it a challenge to find anything worth watching. This had a slightly different slant which was well portrayed by the cast which were also pleasing on the eye. BRING IT BACK. Please
My husbanband I really loved perception. It is a shame you always get rid of the best shows including Dallas and keep showing law in order special victims add nausium. Bring back both shows in a good time slot.
I’m from Germany and everytime Perception was on TV, I watched it together with my whole family. We love Perception so much!
We are so disappointed about this…
Please TNT, don’t cancel the 4th season, we will watch every single Episode and I will buy all of the Dvds! BUT please move on with Perception 🙁
There are a LOT of people that have made similar comments about this amazing show. I suggest that every 3 days or so we post to Facebook, twitter etc. (emails to all our friends) .. sharing the link Below and start the movement to make ourselves be heard so that we can save at least ONE great show!! I know my cable system has HUNDREDS of Channels and 90% of it or more has JUNK … we watch maybe 10 different channels and pay a LOT just for those channels. Let’s see if we can get it done! Let’s not… Read more »
This was a wonderful show, if ratings go down is because viewers think that the show is no longer available. one day is in air, next they cancelled . I love the show it is different from others. hope to see longer season, or just in another channel pleaseee…..
I love this show. I’m disappointed that it’s getting nixed. Frankly, I’m not for edgy shows. That’s one of many reasons I like this shiw…not to mention such an awesome cast!
so disappointed. loved the show and eric mccormack. he played the role so convincingly