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 am really upset with TNT. They’ve canceled so many great shows. And now they’re not even letting them run more than two or three seasons. I love that this show has great story lines and is not predictable. The fact that Daniel struggles with his mental illness but is able to use it to help people is great and I think it shows people who may be struggling themselves to never give up and that they can contribute and make a difference. I hope another network takes them over because this show is too good to cancel.
I really enjoy this show. It’s something different and I really enjoy watching it. I’m very disappointed to hear it is canceled. I hope another network picks it up. Even though it is fiction, the fact that the lead character struggles with mental illness every day but has found a way to make it work not only for himself but actually help other people and solve crimes is inspiring and gives hope to other people struggling with similar issues.
I hope this show finds another home. TNT needs to look at their scheduling. They try to compete in very popular time slots. I love this show.
I don’t understand why you would want to cancel Perception. It is one of my all time favorites. It absolutely baffles me how decisions on what goes and what stays are made.
I love this show. The acting is great!! I am so disappointed I hope they do continue it
Great show. Well written and acted. Hope it finds a
New home. Good luck
It isn’t the same show as it was. It’s as if they hired different writers. Their personalities are different.
I actually fell asleep before it ended.
My family loves this show. Not sure why they are cancelling it. We will definitely watch it if it is on any other channel. Truly enjoy Eric McCormack and the rest of the cast in this show.
I am not very happy that TNT is going to cancel Perception. It is a great show and I have watch since the beginning. I love the writing it is very smart.
I am really upset that a good show has been cancelled. It showed that a person is not defined by thier limitations, and that should a person with an medical condition that years ago would have put them in an instiution, could function and lead a productive life.
Love it – very VERY sorry about the cancellation but the same network cancelled Dallas which was an impeccably done show – as is Perception. They want “edgy” (Dallas was edgy IMHO) – I want quality, engaging, interesting and entertaining- leaves me wanting more. Perception is all of that. So sorry to see it go.
I love this show,I look forward to it every week and miss it when it’s the off season! Every year I look forward to it coming back!! Please keep it going on another channel ABC!!! We would all be very happy and great full!!!!!
This show is so unique and well doneI I love it and would watch it on any network. Bringing a mental health disorder to the forefront without it being a life-ending diagnosis is definitely edgy. What the hell do you TV execs want? Why must you screw with good entertainment? let me know if it is to continue. Bravo Eric McCormick; your performance kicks ass!
its one of the ten shows i try to find every week to watch i exspanded my cable package just to watch this show and i never never fill out crap like this i was just trying to find out when it came on and found out u **** caned it with all the crap on cable and this gos funny ???????
I love Perception and I am very anxious to watch every episode. I most definitely would watch on a different channel. I’m so disappointed to hear of the cancelation.
I love this show…please keep it going!!! Best thing Eric McCormick has done since Will & Grace. Would be a shame to cancel it now with the momentum it has…