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?
please bring this show back he was amazing as doctor pierce he was awesome
I would watch it..I’ve been watching it since day one & would watch it still..I can’t believe it got cancelled..
I would watch it in a heartbeat. I’ve been watching it since day one & still be watching it today..can’t believe it got cancelled..
I would watch this in a heartbeat..I’ve been watching the show since day one & I will watch it from here on out..just can’t believe the show is cancelled..
One of my favshows. It made me feel more intelligent watching it. Certainly gives us a better perspective on the mentally challenged. Please bring it back — would even watcg
Watch onanother channel.
i was wondering why the new season hadn’t began since Rizzoli and Isles started already. I just found out it was canceled and such a good show. Please bring it back there isn’t much good, quality television. This was an exception to the rule.
I can’t believe it was cancelled. I loved that show. Yes, I would gladly watch it on another station!
I miss it. It was a good show, liked the cast, and the nuances, viewpoints, etc. They should resume airing and cancel something else.
This show is an excellent show and should come back to another channel! It showed that people with mental illness can still hold a steady job and helps get rid of the stigma of mental illness.
I am extremely disappointed that perception has been cancelled. I think it was an excellent show. I loved the fact that it featured a person with a disability who struggles to live a “normal” life (if you can call a serial murderer chasing neuroscientist normal), but manages to do with the support of those who love him. I really do hope that it gets picked up by another station. I think we need to have more shows about people with mental illnesses living out in society.
Please bring back “Perception” – it is a great show!
Perception cancelled. A show with some
Intellect. This show Proof is of no interest to me. Why can’t networks let people enjoy their shows. The ratings weren’t that bad.
What a disappointment that this show is being cancelled. Shows that require some thinking and don’t show nudity are eliminated while reality TV stays on air. Not a good move for your network. I will watch it on any channel.
I watched all3 of these series that they cancelled. They were all good shows, I don’t know why they cancelled them. Maybe they need to promote their shows more.
I will certainly watch if aired on another channel. I am disappointed that it has been cancelled.
Please, please put this show back on the air. I do hope that it can be aired again even if on
another channel