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?
I love Perception! I can’t believe they’re canceling it. Guess I won’t be tuning in to TNT – I don’t want edgier shows – I want smart, engaging shows that keep me guessing who the bad guy is.
I can’t understand the reason for the cancellation. This program is intelligent and thoughtful and…oh, WAIT, I forgot that the TV moguls want to appeal to the morons who want “reality” depicted on television. This program is sensitive to the thousands that function with mental illness every day. But we don’t want to encourage sensitivity!
You r right … Apparently what succeeds is UN-REAL so called reality shows
With screaming, swearing, some nudity and violence , broken family values, kids yelling and mocking parents…. With absolutely no socially redeeming vales. Perfect formula for success and sponsors. One more thing…. Do not inspire people to think!
NO!!it’s my favorite crime show, the best one so far! this is a big mistake for tnt
To Theo, many of us agree with you.
The other day I posted a comment on my facebook and twitter account and many more people posted here. I think we have an opportunity to get our opinion heard. I strongly suggest to share this web site http://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/perception-tv-show-cancelled-by-tnt-no-season-four-34708/ to all our friends either by email or thru facebook and twitter. Do this once a week and add people to the email list …. alone we can’t do much but united/together perhaps we can!! Let’s see how many more new people post by tomorrow!
I got an email from someone named John, & I hope all of the others did as well. I did post the website on Twitter, and I hope others will too, and Facebook as well.
Who knows we may succeed with this protest. Can’t hurt to try.
John I just found out that the show Perception has been canceled. I have copied and pasted to use them after I am finished with checking the thumbs up icon. I pray this works. Thank you. Gina
I am quite disgusted in the cancellation of Perception. It is reported the show “averaged 2.78 million viewers with a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic”. The subtext I see is that programming that appeals to older viewers is not worthy of network resources. Keep Perception and cancel a show with less viewers.
TNT is making a big mistake this show and RUSH made it worthwhile tuning in each week.
It seems they do not care what the viewers think, they have saved some pretty terrible shows with ugly ratings….but do not listen to us.
Please say it isn’t so!! I love this show.
One of the best shows on TV, very disappointed with TNT!
Tell me it isn’t so! Perception is one of the most intelligent, insightful shows on the air. To say it has been cancelled is such a disappointment.
I have only recently started watching Perception and I’m really enjoying it, please can there be a 4th season…
We need to get more and more people on this website to let TNT know they are making a big mistake. Maybe going to Facebook and/or Twitter. How about it?
Well, I agree but how do we get TNT to realize we and thousand more want the show to stay on?
Make up petitions on line, on paper, or both. Have everyone you know sign on. On line may attract more interested parties, but don’t ignore the old fashion way.
My computer is on its last leg so I can’t do it, maybe sign my name to it, but I don’t know how long I’ll be able to go online.
Good luck if you decide to take this task on.
I tweeted mine a week or so ago. Go for it. Maybe you’ll get more people involved.
we love this show -_-
We love this show. So nice to watch a program that addresses real problems and isn’t full of nudity and swearing! It’s funny and heartwarming.
This show should not be cancelled. Please keep it or move it to another channel. I love the is show. I religiously watch every episode. It is one of the better shows on TV. Please reconsider what you are doing and reverse your decision to axe the show.
Thanks.
I wonder if TNT cares what we think? I’m sure there are so many who don’t know about this website who enjoyed Perception?
I can’t help but wonder if there are many out there who enjoyed Perception and would love to keep it on, but don’t know about this website?
Sad that the people in charge have no taste in what a good show is.
I wish they’d stop dumbing down America.
I totally loved this show, why would they cancell it? Its better than most of the crap on tv nowadays! It teaches the viewer to be more open-minded.
You’re right, Nhi. Much of what’s on t.v. is crap. It’s called dumbing down America.
I love this show -please don’t take it off
I am so disappointed. We loved this show. We all really looked forward to it every week. I just don’t understand why , if a decent rated show, has to be cancelled. Please let’s all write and hopefully other cable station will pick it up. Perception is a great, entertaining and very unique concept. Please SAVE IT !!!