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?
Yes would watch this show on any channel. Love this show. My favorite show on television.
I am always shocked when great shows you look forward to get cancelled. There are only a few shows that I really enjoy and this was one of them….depressing.
I couldn’t believe that TNT is going to cancel the 4th season. Since Perception is really different from other shows, and it’s been really enjoyable from watching it. Just hope that TNT will reconsidering that / Perception can be aired on the other channel.
Cannot believe Perception is canceled. Love the show. Have watched every episode since it aired. Big mistake TNT. What’s next Major Crimes. So disappoiting. No closure either for the cast of the show and all of us faithful followers. Hoping another channel will pick this show up.
i am done with watching new shows. the networks should only air reruns or those idiotic reality shows. you become a fan of a show and then they cancel it. perception deserves better.
Would watch on any channel. Love the show
I love this show. I thought it would be better if Kate was hesitant to go through with her wedding because she realized that she shared more with Daniel. I swear, Scott Wolf is the kiss of death for any show. However, the way his hallucinations won’t let go of him until he realizes what he knows is so different than any other show out there.
I’m tired of losing great shows like Longmire, Perception, Glades and more. Our loyalty should mean something. I would love it if another network picked it up.
I can’t believe TNT is cancelling this show! I’m so tired of reality and thoughtless TV. This show is well worth watching and I absolutely would watch it on another network! The writing and the acting are superb. I love how they tie in Daniel’s hallucinations with the solving of the crime…Such smart writing. I actually learn something medical each week from it. Please — another network– pick this show up!! Bye TNT.
I cannot believe they cancelled this show! I’m so tired of reality And thoughtless TV. I look forward to watching this each week. The acting and storylines are great and I love how they tie in his hallucinations with solving the crime. I tell friends, etc. to watch this all the time. I most definitely would watch this on another network! Please–another network– give this show a chance! Bye TNT.
Love the show nothing like it on tv. Great chemistry between Daniel and Kate. Please do not cancel!
How stupid can they be? Finally a thinking viewers program instead of stupid reality shows, what is wrong with the executives?
Just like TNT to cancel a great show! Entertaining and thought provoking (just listen to Dr. Pierce opening to students and closing before creds run)! The cast is marvelous and I WOULD ABSOLUTELY watch it on another channel. BTW I am in a demographic ABOVE TNT’s crappy “perception” (pun intended) as to who and what ages watch!!! Think again TNT or you’ll have another “Longmire” on your hands! Look out fans, maybe NETFLIX will pick up Dr. Pierce and crew!
I can’t believe that they canceled Perception. It is a show that I really enjoy and look forward to watching. I hope that they reconsider bringing it back or that it finds a new home. Eric McCormack’s portrayal of Dr Daniel Pierce is so interesting and just sucks you right in. The ensemble of characters blend together nicely and make it a very entertaining show. Shame on TNT for canceling such a good show. They better not mess with Rizzoli & Isles.
I’m very disappointed knowing Perception won’t be back. I look forward to it every week. If I’m not going to be able to watch it, I record it. I WILL DEFINITELY WATCH IT ON OR RECORD IT FROM ANY CHANNEL IT MOVES TO–hopefully it will be one that my cable company carries! I agree with the many other readers here, that it is a great series, without being raunchy or gory. I don’t get involved with too many new series. For one thing, I don’t have time but mostly I don’t want to be disappointed when I find one really… Read more »
Everytime that I fall in love with an interesting show with a difference concept of solving crimes, it gets cancelled especially when the storylines get very edgy! I really hope that TNT re-considers cancelling Perception. After all, CBS kept bringing back “UNFORGETTABLE” with Poppy Montgomery. Different cities, but it kept coming back.