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?
Bummed. Loved that show
Maybe it’s time to cancel some of these idiots that think it’s time to cancel shows that are intelligent, well written and with a great cast. Not to mention people actually watch the show.
I don’t know what’s going on at TNT, I think it’s time to dump the Network
Literally my FAVORITE tv show, so disappointed they’re not continuing it 🙁 .
BAD NEWS. REAL BAD NEWS. They should continue making episodes for this tv show because it makes all the viewers’ minds get all worked up. Continue perception, PLEASE 🙁
BAD NEWS. REAL BAD NEWS. They should continue making episodes of this tv show. It gets all the viewers’ minds get all worked up. PLEASE 🙁
Typical! Cancel good tv and continue with crap like badlands
I am VERY discouraged regarding TNT cancelling Perception. As a psychiatric nurse I found it very interesting. I’m also sad to see Rizzoli and Isles gone. To bad there isn’t a way to protest & get them back!!
TNT it seems wants to be out of the new show game. Rizzoli and Isles is now gone after season 7. Major Crime is probably next. At that point, I am TNT free and one step closer to not having cable.
Here’s an excellent thought. Let’s combine reality shows with political correctness, dispense in massive doses ; and give it to the prisoners in gitmo! Seriously, it’s comforting to know that others feel as I do about idiotic sitcoms, reality shows and other ridiculous fare that passes as entertainment on TV these days.
I thought the show was a great show and its rating were higher than Legends. Another show that they don’t take into consideration of their views.
I loved this show …what the hell is wrong with people garbage reality shows that are on now a days and a good show like this canceled no wonder I dont watch much tv anymore…
God forbid we should have a well written, intelligent show to watch. I am so sick of reality TV shows that are about absolutely nothing! Perception was a great show, and like a lot of other great shows, they have to cancel them. I think the network higher-ups are a bunch of idiots!
I enjoyed the show, it showed mental health issues in a different light. The characters appeared to be genuine with the subject. He always had something interesting to say in the beginning of the show.
I hope another network picks the show, I would to see it continue,
Both my husband and myself were very disappointed in the show’s cancellation. It was one serious, funny, clever, well-acted show that we looked forward to watching every week during the summer. We kept wondering why we didn’t see it on TV any more. Do you think another network will pick it up> I thought Eric did a great job as a very believable character and really miss this series. Why is it they keep stupid shows on and take off the good ones?
It’s a pity TNT doesn’t think Perception is “edgy” enough to continue. I occasionally watch Legend and I find it terribly depressing! I would watch Perception on any channel I can get with DirecTV.