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?
Good shows are always cancelled. The dregs (i.e. The Big bang Theory, what utter trash that show is)remain.
I loved watching Perception. Well acted , informative. Do hope another network picks it up,
The pool of shows I do watch is fast shrinking . Soon I won’t bother to watch TV at all.
Can’t believe Perception is cancelled ! What a great show with interesting plots, twists & turns . Loved watching . We’re all not 12 yrs old and into “edgy” . Geez leave some interesting shows on !! Love Love Perception please find a new home for Perception & we’ll be watching ! PS: TV is getting very disappointing with reality, zombies, vampires & too much Marvel Aaaaggghhhh
I totally agree with your comment, j&s. Also, would definitely watch Perception on another channel.
Well,foolish me to think you might keep a quality show on !! Thank God for books because I am seriously considering giving up on TV .I will not the Kardashians, survivor or any other idiotic show.This at least had interesting characters and was well written. Sorry poor decision.
Is TNT going to fill the Perception time slot with Honey boo boo visits the Kardashians to watch Bruce Jenner transform himself? What else will they do to appease the texting facebook crowds?
So disappointed. Never thought there were enough shows during its season. Hoping another network will pick it up. Network going more edgy given for cancellation. Edgy?? Please. Good scripts and interesting characters are what matter. This series was one of the most interesting. My other favorites are Good Wife, Suits, Justified, Person of Interest.
This show is a favorite. I can’t believe they cancelled it
Aw guys…why, why, why,? I watched every show & dvr’d it every time. Such interesting stories & the twists & turns are great! C’mon, quality & a bit of the unusual works! AND I’d watch it on another network.
I am upset that Perception has been canceled. Please bring it back. I loved, loved, loved it! Yes, I would watch it on another network.
I love perception. I hate the powers that be that cancel great shows and we as the viewer have no choice stays on. Yes, I realize that the rating may have dropped some, but what about the fans like me that look forward to watching the show. Just means that I will remember not to buy from the advertisers that were previously backing the show!
I loved that show. I would watch that show on any channel. Just like major crimes, fizz oil &aisles. Such great shows. Watched the closer.
Yes, I want another season and Yes, I would watch it on another network !
I need to know if Daniel and Kate wound up together. If it can’t be shown somewhere else, PLEASE at least give us closure.
Will McCormack is great as Dr. Daniel Pierce. And the supporting cast of characters are
superb in their roles. The stories are interesting and believable.
Please ABC find a new home for Perception.
P.S. I watch Castle, Dancing with the Stars, ABC morning news, and This week with George
Stepoulnolous.
lOVE THE SHOW. WATCH TNT FOR PERCEPTION 7 RIZZOLI & ISLES
Why?! I love this show and my husband just got hooked on it as well. So TNT wants to focus on “edgier” shows? I’d rather have quality – like Perception and Rizzoli & Isles.