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 is something really different and give you a new way of looking at things. Please don’t cancel!!!
They want edgy? That’s a bit ridiculous. Its plenty edgy, sexy and incredibly intriguing. Its a classic thought provoking experience that can have a huge cultural impact with its brain teasers and morals.
As long as good science is involved, it has potential to be a cultural catalysts in allowing people to understand a wide variety of mental impairments and conditions.
It has the potential to make som conditions publicly known and accepte, spark interest in research and development.
Just like Star Trek did so long ago, this show has the POTENTIAL to do the same.
I love this show; it’s my third favourite right after Criminal Minds and Star Trek Voyager. I loved Daniel Pierce so much, although I’m autistic, not Schizophrenic, he reminded me a lot of myself (minus the genius). I don’t want “edgy”, if they’re going to cancel something, they should cancel one of those stupid reality programs. Please bring back Perception ABC! :'(
I LOVE this show. TNT, please don’t be so idiotic and cancel shows that are “edgy” and intelligent. This was one of the best shows ever on this station. I am going to miss it. So much better than most of the crap on now.
I used to watch literally everything on TNT and USA (except the sports annoyingly interrupting) both networks had great movies great older series in syndication, and great original series. Now, theres almost nothing left on either one. Every new series I DO like from them, they cancel. Now theyre adding more and more reality type shows and other garbage, which are the reasons i watched these 2 stations in the first place and NOT broadcast TV. It all started for me on TNT with the cancellation of Memphis Beat, since then more and more have gone byebye there. On USA… Read more »
Ditto
Love Perception – Do not cancel and bring this back. I will definitely watch Perception on another channel. Eric McCormick is spectacular – can’t wait for the next episode on Feb. 17th
Smart, well written show with good actors. I should remain on the air
PERCEPTION is one of TV’s most stimulating and entertaining shows. It is the only program that portrays a schizophrenic adult leading a positive life. Rather than slapstick humor, this program has a fabulous cast and each show has been captivating and thought provoking.
PLEASE BRING IT BACK !!
Oh nooooo!! Do not cancel this show! I’m sick and tired of sexy and edgy! This is a fantastic , clean show with a terrific story line and great actors! Keep it going!
Loved the show. Clean show
Best show on t.v. Very disappointed I am unablr to get d.v.d. for seasons 2 and 3x
Great, Great show. Season will JUST be coming Feb 17th
You’ll have to order it online, which I don’t like doing. I don’t want to risk someone stealing my Master Card info, again.
Deeply disappointed to hear Perception has been cancelled. I would definitely follow it to another network–I understand that Netflix has picked up Longmire, perhaps they will pick up Perception as well. (“Edgy.” Feh.)
This show should not be cancelled!! I am tired of good shows (good acting, story lines etc.), being cancelled for junk that is edgier and sexy. It is sad to see that that is what gets the ratings. I find it difficult at times to find worthy shows to watch anymore.
I feel like any great show older demographics like they cancel.
I do not see the need for one size fits all.
It’s a shame good clean fun gets cast aside for edgy, gritty or sexy.
Too true.
I truly am disappointed that Perception is being cancelled. I think it is a worthy show, good acting, good story lines. I think it should continue!