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 perception. The cast is great and so are the stories. Please don’t cancel it.Those of us over 50 enjoy shows that are like perception. I really enjoy Daniel’s quirky personality.
I love Perception!! A few years ago we watched mostly TNT in our house at night. “Saving Grace”, “The Closer”, “Memphis Beat” and “Franklin and Bash” were all staples at my house. Now we are down to Rizzoli and Isle and Major Crimes. All of us can wish the situation with Perception wasn’t what it is. If we collectively feel this way and there are enough of us, we should talk to TNT to find out what if anything can be done. TV is a numbers game. Since coming back in February 2015, Perception’s ratings have been terrible. Then you… Read more »
The powers that be at TNT must be out of their minds for cancelling Perception! The characters and story lines are among the few oasises in today’s desert of tv viewing. I can only hope that a network smarter than TNT will pick it up. Maybe TNT should be cancelled!
Love perception very disappointed, I hate reality tv this was a much watch show for both my Husband and I both are 38 so still in the target demographic. It seems anything time we invested in a show in gets cancelled.
We think Perception is a original! It’s sweet, funny and touching. The actors play their characters well. It’s interesting & intelligent. We’ve learned a bit about the brain and it’s function.
I’m so sad the series is ending. I love Perception and never miss an episode. I’d definitely watch it on another channel. I’ve had enough of reality tv. This show was fantastic! Hope it makes a Resurrection!
I have enjoyed Perception over the years and watched every episode. I am way over the 18-49 year old grou and TNT isn’t paying attention to us. I like Rizzoli & Isles and Cold Justice. You’re not on target by cancelling these shows. Maybe I’ll have to stick to CBS for my shows!
I had really hoped that a new home would be found for “Perception”. This is such a clever show, & I’ve never missed an episode! Like others who commented, I’d love to see this show continue!
My husband and I are very disappointed hearing that Perception is not being renewed on TNT. It is one of the best shows. I really hope it will be picked up elsewhere. We love the show!
Perception is a quality show with fine actors and writers. The real problem TNT is experiencing is not giving shows a solid amount of consecutive weeks to run. A viewer can’t commit to any program that runs 5-6 episodes then is on hiatus for 6 months or more. As a viewer, I have to work hard to find when a TNT series is on/off/reruns/time slot. Franklin & Bash was fun with edgy characters and scripts. The reportoire between the main characters made for a highly appealing show. Both Perception and Franklin & Bash were/are two of my favorite shows!!! Rethink… Read more »
I am in the “age group”, and I am terribly upset at the cancellation of this show. If tnt won’t play it then another channel needs to pick it up and then I won’t watch tnt. I am not an “edgier” person. I guess I will need to find a new channel that will produce and continue to air GOOD programs!
I am disappointed that TNT has cancelled both Perception and Franklin and Bash. I may be over the “ideal age group” of 18-49, but I am a part of the largest age group ever-baby boomer generation. If either show goes to another channel, I’ll be THERE!
Love the show please continue it!!!!!!
What about us over 49. The 18-49 group watch most shows on Hula, netflix, etc. They watch reality shows. The dramas like Dallas and Precept ion are in our age. But TNT does not care about us. We are the baby boomers, we buy the products. We invented things that make us great and now toy push us away. Please somebody pick these show up.
Perception was and is a GREAT SHOW, I think I’m gonna stop watching tnt because they cancel every good show they have, I guess perception didn’t have enough sex, or filth for them, just a good clean drama.
I am disappointed that perception is being canceled. My husband does not watch much tv but he enjoyed the show. It has good entertainment. I got addicted to the show because of my husband. I am watching rizzoli and isles. Glad it is renewed. Please bring it back. Can’t you cater to us older baby boomers. I am sad and tnt is my favorite cable channel.