Network: TNT
Episodes: 39 (hour)
Seasons: Three
TV show dates: July 9, 2012 — March 17, 2015
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Eric McCormack, Rachael Leigh Cook, Arjay Smith, Kelly Rowan, and LeVar Burton.
TV show description:
This TV show revolves around Doctor Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack), an eccentric and brilliant neuroscience professor. Unfortunately, his mind is also damaged and he suffers from paranoid schizophrenia.
Pierce struggles with hallucinations and paranoid delusions brought on by his schizophrenia. Oddly though, he considers some of his hallucinations to be a gift. They occasionally allow him to make connections that his conscious mind can’t yet process. At other times, the hallucinations become Pierce’s greatest curse, leading him to behave in irrational, potentially dangerous ways.
Still, he’s recruited by FBI agent Kate Moretti (Rachael Leigh Cook) to help solve complex cases. Pierce has an intimate knowledge of human behavior and a masterful understanding of the way the mind works. He also has an uncanny ability to see patterns and can look past people’s conscious emotions to see what lies beneath. Kate is Pierce’s former student and, unlike her colleagues, she’s willing to look past his peculiarities.
Pierce’s mental condition and offbeat manner make it difficult for him to achieve the close friendships and intimate relationships he craves.
Those close to him include Max Lewicki (Arjay Smith), his teaching assistant. Max’s primary job is to keep Pierce in line and on task, whether that means grading midterms or laying out his boss’ wardrobe for the day. Natalie Vincent (Kelly Rowan) is Pierce’s best friend and every bit his intellectual equal. Paul Haley (LeVar Burton) is the dean at Pierce’s university and one of his few friends.
Pierce is in his element when solving an intricate puzzle or a coded message. But in unfamiliar situations, he can quickly become overwhelmed, and only his favorite music and a crossword puzzle have the power to make things right again.
Episode #39 — Run
When Moretti goes missing the day of her wedding, Pierce and Donnie set off in pursuit of the runaway bride. They soon learn that Kate has been abducted by a dangerous person from Pierce’s own past. Pierce and Donnie risk everything to save Moretti before it’s too late.
First aired: March 17, 2015
What do you think? Do you like the Perception TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
Please, please, please renew this show!!!! I look forward to seeing it each week. It is very well written as well as acted. Superb! Don’t cancel, please!
pleeeeeease don’t cancel this show! To some it may be just another procedural cop show, but the twists (hallucinations) keep the viewer on their toes. Plus EC is a superb actor. The rest of the crap that passes for entertainment is an insult to everyone. Kardashians? Finding Bigfoot? Are you f*cking kidding me? That’s why TV is called a medium. It is neither rare, nor well done.
anklin Bash and Perception are great shows,
Please don’t cancel this show or Franklin & Bash.
I enjoyed this show. I am sorry to see it cancelled! It should be given another chance. I watched for it all year long, as I never knew when it would be on. It is a good show. There a fewer shows worth watching. Will probable be replaced with more trash!
I love the show I don’t know why it’s not going back on the air whe their is so much crap on tv don’t put anything were you have to think just look at some dumb couple get in bed and have sex with 15-30 guys and girls what a shame crap wins out
The tv shoe perception is a great show and should be renewed
Please renew. My cousin was paranoid schizophrenic and very misunderstood although brilliant. Thanks.
I really enjoyed watching this show and was looking forward to a new season. Please bring it back.
I really like the show. I frequently referred to the show in the class on mental health that I teach. We all really liked keeping up with the characters!
My family and I enjoy watching Perception together. We were waiting and checking online when the show was going to return, then discoved the show was cancelled,sad to here. Renew the show.
I think the show should be renewed the kept taking off good shows for immoral ones
I have just about stopped watching tnt all together
Please bring this show back. It was one of the few programs I enjoyed.
I can’t believe Perception has been cancelled! I thought is was pretty good. Its not groundbreaking or anything, but what TV show is now days (well..except for Hannibal)? I am glad, though, that they are making 5 more episodes and I hope they end the show properly.
great show so we keep the crap on