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?
Just found out it was cancelled. ********! This is a great show. TNT people are idiots who don’t know good TV. Edgier? TNT needs edgier leaders.
And yes, we would watch it on ANY other – higher quality – EDGIER station!
Both my husband and I love the show and would definitely watch it on another Network. I am just confused why a great show like this gets cancelled while other shows which aren’t very good continue to be renewed. I so hope to hear it gets picked up by another network!
I cant believe they cancelled this show. I put it up there with Castle. They have to be one of the most stupid channels out there. I hope Fox picks it up it would fit them perfect.
That’s terrible news if Perception is getting canceled!!! I will watch it if the show is picked by another network!!! It’s a good show!!! It’s NOT juvenile. It’s a crime show but it’s not gory. The characters in the series are all likeable and interesting. It’s a mistake to cancel Perception!!!
I was totally shocked to see SERIES FINALE with the latest episode…! It along with Rizzoli & Isles was MY evening viewing!!!
Definitely yes I would watch it on any station it went to!!!!
I love this show!!!. Its ” out of the box” plots are interesting and very well done! I hope it gets picked up by another channel.
I love this show. Can you say…” out of the box”. This show is out of the box and really gets you thinking…”perception”!!!!! Perfect name for this show and now it’s cancelled 🙁
I loved Perception from its very first episode, and I’m hugely disappointed to hear that it was cancelled. Eric McCormack has created a fascinating, complex, sympathetic portrayal of a mentally ill, yet extraordinarily high achieving neuropsychiatrist. He’s done a lot of research to craft this highly nuanced character. I personally would love to see how Daniel navigated college, medical school and a long residency while battling schizophrenia. Dr. Pierce and Agent Morales work together beautifully to solve crimes. The show is beautifully written and it has dealt with sensitive topics like Alzheimer’s. Daniel’s father, played by Peter Coyote, is in… Read more »
NOOOOOOOOO 🙁 PERCEPTION SEASON 4 . 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10,……..,1231568579875643212316548974564 PLEASE ♥
I agree with Debbie. My husband and I really enjoy this show because it is different, plus well acted, good plots. It is to be hoped that it is picked up. Sorry to see it go.
I can’t believe TNT cancelled Perception! This is one of the best shows TNT has to offer along with Cold Justice and Rizzoli and Isles. This is a bad move TNT! You can bet if Perception moves to another channel, I will definitely follow it!
I did not know the show had been cancelled. I would definitely watch it
if it were to be picked up by another station. Definitely!!
The show was well acted especially Eric McCormack.
It had a different spin on things that so many shows
now on tv now have.
I will miss this show and it is a definite mistake to cancel it.
The people that watched this show loved it!!!!
I love perception!!! I thought it was one of the best TV shows on the air today! Its crap ^that they did this!! Why not take out all the other crap shows on TV a leave the good ones alone!
I have been watching Perception since the first show and I must say its one of the best series that I have had a privilege to watch. The representation of someone with a mental illness is in my opinion one the most positive ones that I have seen dispelling the dangerous perception that our society has of persons with a mental illness. It also provides very accurate information on mental illnesses and how they can affect a person but not destroy a person. I am very surprised that this series is being canceled and would hope that TNT would reconsider… Read more »