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 think this is great series, and I am not happy it is being cancelled. Why do they keep doing this, cancel great shows. Such a shame of talent.
Shame hope someone picks them up.
Refreshing new writing . sick of all the legal shows that geht way too complicated.
Yes! I would watch this show on any network. Can’t some other network pick it up since TNT is too stupid to continue with it?
What about the model a lot of emerging artists use? Sell the episodes before producing the episodes. If we are going to do something other than complain about Perception being cancelled, we need to know some things. 1) How much does it cost to produce an episode of Perception? 2) Does everyone want to keep the show going at ABC Studio and Paperboy productions ? 3) Who do wh need to contact to get the go ahead to keep Perception going. I for one would be willing to pre-buy new episodes of Perception as long as the actually get made.… Read more »
Yes! I would watch this show on any network. Can’t some other network pick it up since TNT is too stupid to continue with it?
I’d do that. I’d pre-pay for episodes! What do we have to do??
WHY DOESN’t THE @CBC TAKE UP THE SHOW SINCE MANY IN IT, INCLUDING THE STAR, ARE CANADIAN!
what???? this is a nice show with good story lines and a unique perspective. I think they should get rid of dumb shows like dancing with the stars and American idol which have no story and no point to being on the air.
I’m uber upset Perception is canceled. It’s one of my favorite shows. I would MOST DEFINITELY watch on another channel if that’s what it took.
So tired of my favorite shows being canceled. Loved Dallas an they canceled, Falling Skies is going to be canceled after this summer, an now Perception. Im not sure where they get their ratings but everyone i know loves these show so why cancel them?
Bad choice of the actress. .. she is cute but.. she spoiled the god story written…
Canceling the series is a bad idea! I would definitely watch it on another channel!
Love this show. What’s edgier? It’s very unique! Won’t watch much on TNT. This was the one & only got interested in Tizzoli & Isles because of Perception! Hope it’s picked up! Take off the dumb laugh tracks from TV, it’s not the 50’s anymore. Seriously!
Please tell me they arent canceling Rizzoli & Isles! Im going to stop watching TNT cause they keep canceling all the good shows.
This was a very interesting show with solid story lines. I was disappointed to read it was cancelled. Will really miss it.
Loved the show. I would definitely watch it on another channel. TNT continues cancelling great shows. It seems like the best show they had was ” The Closer”.
The Closer was another great one but that one was due to the star of the show not wanting to continue or at least that is what i heard. I loved Saving Grace an cried when that one ended. I dont understand why they continue to make great shows only to cancel them once people are hooked on them. Good way to lose viewers to another network.
I am sooooo disappointed in TNT for cancelling Perception!!!
Love the show. Really makes you think about how others think and see things. Would watch it on another channel.