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?
Loved Perception Have really missed it
Michael musso’s comment is absolutely BRILLIANT……
Here’s a sure fire way for thru the roof ratings, if you bring back Perception. All TNT has to do is insist the show’s writers include a revolving guest list consisting of Duck Dynasty, the Khardashians, I am Cait, and throw in a few Zombies for good measure!
I really enjoyed this show. I guess TNT likes to loose viewers as it keeps cancelling good shows. So sad.
I loved this show. Had a novel approach to soving crime. Please reconsider Perception’s cancellation.
I’m really sad. This is one of my favorite shows. Rachael is a doll! PLEASE don’t replace it with some silly superhero show, or a reality show, or something from comic books! If some other network picks it up, I’ll watch every episode!
I love this show… Can’t believe they just cancelling without even proper closure …Kinda makes one a bit reluctant to watch any other show on this network..
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I’m sad. I like perception and was looking forward to seeing where it went next. Why did tnt cancel most of the shows people watch? Oh well. I’ll have to write my own ending.
Quite a nice series to watch… Funny intersesrtingt . Very disappointing for viewers but maybe no to late for other networks to late to se it back on !!!!!!
I love this show. I’m so disappointed. Please someone pick this one up!
I loved this show why. Why why
Maybe somebody else will pick it up
I love Perception. Please allow another season. There aren’t a lot of shows on TV that address this subject. Get rid of one of the hundreds of reality shows and make room for this well acted and scripted show!
loved the show , so sad they cancelled it
I would watch Perception anytime on any channel. It’s a well done series and very interesting to watch.
So sad Perception was cancelled. Loved the show. The second show that I loved cancelled!!!! The other one I Loved….Monday Morning. Still upset about that show too!!!