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?
screw edgier ****!!!!….sometimes one wants something where one actually likes the characters. Life and the news is full of that crap and why wouldn’t you want to give people a little good feeling?? I don’t get what you idiots are up to, but it is no good. people like you are really messing with entertainment….in a bad way . I am really getting fed up with what is being offered to the point of getting rid of all of you and just rent what I wand…so there, screw you.
It is a really great show – Hope another station takes it over! It seems that TV executives do not know what they are doing.
I am saddened to learn of this cancellation. TNT should not cancel this intelligent and entertaining series. I too hope it finds another home.
Quirky show very enjoyable, so tired of all the reality shows. It’s nice to watch a series and like the charters. If anyone reads this please find a way to cancel the kardashians so much crap on the airways. Try and find a home for this show….m
Sad that this show was cancelled. It was a good show and probably would’ve been watched by more people if they had promoted it more. Stupid call by the network.
Renew it and get rid of Donny. He looks like her brother.
I follow a fair number of these comment threads for unfortunate shows prematurely cancelled, and it seems this show has by far the most comments from its outraged and disappointed fans. I hope someone, ANYONE, at TNT and/or ABC is paying attention. Don’t let this be another Firefly situation.
I have posted on Eric McCormack’s Facebook Account. I have e-mailed TNT. I have posted at this site and others numerous times about Perception. I have signed the petition that is floating around at change.org. It doesn’t appear that anyone that can do something about this show is willing to step up to save it. Eric McCormack has a new show already and TNT seems to have moved on without comment. It really breaks my heart and gets me mad that I am so powerless to save something I really liked a lot. I have said I am willing to… Read more »
Do Not cancel show. It is a good show to watch and is entertaining. Quit getting rid of good shows. Dallas also should not have been cancelled.
I really liked and enjoyed Perception. TNT made a very poor choice in cancelling. I would watch this show on another channel.
I have watched every episode. Perception is a favorite. Eric McCormack is excellent in the role of Dr. Pierce. The cast is an excellent ensemble.TNT made a very poor decision. This is the only series that depicts a mental illness. The lectures Dr. pierce gives are very informative. Millions of people in the U.S. have a mental illness and we should have a series that enlightens the population as to what they live with every day. I would definitely watch this show on another network. There are so many non sensical reality shows on t.v.that a show like Perception should… Read more »
I agree with Judie. I am one of those people that suffer from Anxiety and a lot of Dr Pierce’s stories hit close to home. I also like the FBI connection and the way he goes about solving crimes. Very Believable. I hope TNT will rethink cancelling this show. If not I would like the buy the series on DVD. Too many times, networks cancel shows that are really good, because the ratings drop a little.
Sad that Perception has been cancelled. Good actors, good story line(s)
HATE to see it go!! SOMEBODY with brains should pick this up!!! Should be on the major 3 networks….
Will miss it
It is an excellent show and should not be cancelled. I hope it is picked up by another channel. I would definitely continue to watch it.
My wife and I really enjoyed watching Perception, and also was shocked to see that it was the series finale.
Its not often you find a show with an original premise , I think it should have been given more time to grow its audience.
We would definitely watch it on another network who had the foresight to pick it up.
I do not who makes the decisions to cancel a show. This one show that my husband and
I both enjoy. We have watched it from the beginning. From what I can see there are many who feel that same way. I think this is a very unwise move and very disappointed
I am really disappointed that it was cancelled. Love the show. Hope it finds a new home!