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?
What a mistake to cancel this show! I guess if there is no nudity , and no sex then no show.
Perception cacellation is so wrong. Proof is boring. Trying to watch 2 episode and it’s boring. Edgier is bs. This has been done before. One of the shows to try it before was with Sherri Belafonte. That show was so much more interesting. Been there done that. So disappointed on TNT
I think TNT is making a HUGE mistake!!! Again, I do not understand why the good shows get canceled and the ridiculous shows remain on air. Who really cares about other’s reality? I watch shows that make you think and give you something to think about. This show, not only has a great cast, but a great plot. Shame on TNT for wanting more than a good show on their network.
As for Franklin & Bash, nice to watch and escape with some great humor. Again, should be kept too.
It is a shame that shows like this are cancelled because they are too well written. Why not have a channel for people past the13 year old level.
Yes I would watch it on another channel.
I think perception was a great show hope you show that somewhere else .I think it was dirty of ABC to end the way they did
I’m very disappointed. Smart, well written, excellent acting especially by Eric & Rachael. I looked forward every week to watching the show. I’m just disgusted that their reason for cancelling was they wanted edgier shows! So they come up with Proof about life after death. Although I’m interested in the subject matter, the acting is wooden, the writing is boring, and the pace is too slow. This is what they think is edgier?!?! Very unhappy with TNT right now.
This show was awesome!!!!Must be renewed!!! The end of the third season was exciting but I was very curious about the Donnie’s reaction and what’s next with the relationship between Pierce and Kate after the wedding , will finally Kate know about Daniel’s feelings?
I tuned in as usual for the show and was very surprised it was not on. This was a good show and so was Franklin and Bash. I would love to see thes come back
Ugh!!! Why do all the smart intelligent shows get cancelled?? Loved this show! !!! DO NOT CANCEL! !!!
I am really disappointed I enjoyed the show I guess it wasn’t raci enough
I loved the show & am VERY disappointed it’s been cancelled. It’s much better than Elementary. Hope it comes back on some channel!
My husband and I really enjoyed the show and are very disappointed that it has been cancelled. We certainly would watch it on another channel
Very disappointed. Perhaps if it had nudity, foul language, and inane dialogue , it would have survived????
I have enjoyed this show, as well as Franklin & Bash. It seems the shows I like are continuously being cancelled. I would definitely watch it if it aired on a different channel.
Loved the show too high brow for the modern young adult? Yes, I know dozens of people who will watch the show, whatever channel.