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 very upset because I watch alot of tv drama shows and this was one of my favs after Rizzoli and Isles and I found out just now after watching it last night it going to be over next week!!!!! Give it a another shot! I LOVE THIS SHOW
I am disappointed to hear of this canceling . I see how a number of shows, traditional shows, are being replaced with what the industry calls “edgier.” That only means that have one less show to DVR.
This show was a good one…sorry to see it go.
I really hope that the show gets picked up by another network. I love the show and hate that is cancelled. I called my sister and she is equally disappointed.
My wife and I are disappointed that TNT will not renew and continue the series. It is a good storyline. Networks just do not give audiences a chance to develope on shows. It is now or never. We hope another network picks up the show.
This is one show I look forward to seeing. It’s not right to cancel a great show like this! ,
I can’t believe they cancelled Perception. I really enjoy the show. Hopefully, another channel will take it & air it. TNT is making a mistake.
I am extremely disappointed that TNT is cancelling one of the better shows on television. The writing and acting are so good and it’s DIFFERENT from the run of the mill detective shows. I love the characters and the way his hallucinations help him solve mysteries as well as deal with his own personal issues. What is your problem, TNT? You’ve got an audience for the show for goodness sake! And you have slim pickings as it is, what with these 4-6 show seasons and cramming them into 4-5 weeks. I would definitely watch this program on another channel.
I love detective shows and I am so sad Perception is gone. Its ridiculous how they stopped airing it on a cliff hanger of all cliff hangers making you think how is Daniel going to survive a house blowing up? lol now they release the last episodes of season 3 which also kinda ends on a cliff hanger. Oh well they gave it more seasons then Firefly at least lol.
Keep it on. It is an interesting show with good story lines.
this is one of the best shows on TV. please dont cancel it.
Franklin and Bash and now Perception. My last post didn’t make the comments but TNT just lost a viewer.
My wife and I have watched and enjoyed this show from the first episode. Cancelling is a mistake for TNT that I think they will come to regret. And, yes, we will follow it to another network.
Perception is a good show that I’d continue watching on any channel. It’s unlike other series, I enjoy Dr Pierce’s short discussions about brain abnormalities. Keep it on the air!
I know! I learn a little something new each episode. Keep Daniel Pierce and the rest of the crew on tv!!!
Love the show. Please keep it on or move it to ABC primetime.
This show speaks to and about mental illness, how much more edge do you need. A person working thru their demons. Come on TNT should Daniel become a serial killer. Don’t cancel this show, please.