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?
Big mistake by TNT loved that show.
I am soooo disappointed to see that Perception has been cancelled. It always kept me guessing to the end . Why do the good ones get cancelled ?
I am a UK viewer of the tv show Perception. Why is it that a very good show like this is cancelled? TNT should reconsider their decision on this show. Shame on TNT!!!!!
I also thought the show was very creative and injoyable. I’m sorry to see it leave and other reality trash staying on. Very disapointed in TNT.
My wife and I both loved this show, and I think TNT is making a serious mistake by not renewing it. A move to “edgier” programming sounds like more of the same garbage that you can find on network television – heavy on sex and violence. Perception has great characters (save for Donnie) and a more cerebral approach, something sadly lacking in most offerings today. If they do drop it, I hope someone is savvy enough to pick it up and give it the promotion it deserves.
Please, please keep ‘Perception’ on the air if not with TNT then move it to another channel. I like the story line, characters, the adult drama with a tinge of humorous jibes. Key word here is adult. It also handles plots with wit and intelligence. Sad, sad day if they cancel. Please reconsider. I like what I see, plan my day around the time it is shown and never miss an episode.
Love Perception – please please please do not cancel the show – it is refreshing and so interesting to watch – have been waiting to see it again.
It’s sad. I know not to get attached to a show; you know, it’s gonna get cancelled eventually, but I got attached to perception. Sad stupid ol’ me! I swear there are tears in my eyes right now.
I sure hope another channel picks this up, I’d watch it if they did.
Imaginary conversation amongst tv’s programming ‘HEAVIES’…… Heavy#1: Hey let’s piss off 2.7 million viewers, take off Perception and put out ‘edgier’ programming. Heavy #2: yeah yeah good idea! Lets not follow that stupid thought process about if it ain’t broke blah blah blah….go ahead and set it up. Heavy #1:Uh oh our “edgier” Legends series is only getting how many viewers? Less than half of Perception at IT’S LOWEST? Gulp…I think we messed up. Heavy #2: oh no not we. It’s about time someone stood with the 2.7 million followers of Perception. They spoke and you shoulda listened big guy.… Read more »
I am getting very frustrated that great drama shows are being cancelled. The stupid reality shoes stay on. ABC cancelled “Black Bbox”after one season. Everyone records shows. How can ratings be true.
This just STINKS. Perception is a great show. Memphis Beat was also a great show, an it was canceled. I don’t know why you even air shows anymore and why people even start watching because all you do is cancel them and don’t give the shows and ending. You can bet that my family will probably stop watching tnt altogether.
Trd.
No way this show should have been canceled. All of the shows intelligent edgy themes get the axe. I will definitely continue to watch if it gets picked up by another network or netflix or amazon.
I think this show is really interesting and also educational.I like the story lines and really hope it isn’t cancelled, the ‘ finale’ in season 3 break, had me on the edge of the seat checking for when the next episode was, I know it will finish season, but please I hope another network buys it- need good dramas like this
I would watch it on another network. It was unique and I think TNT should have given it
another season.
Bad news! Good programming!! TNT reconsider! I have a family member who has a similar illness, who has always refused treatment. It was great watching another person with similar illness, succeed in life.
I always watched or recorded the show!
Loved Eric & his Assistant!!!
Please bring it back…the story line of the FBI agent reuniting with ex killed the show!!