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 don’t cancel ‘perception’. Very fascinating episodes
Everyone I know loves this show. They will probably replace it with something stupid
It should be renewed, another great one gone, go TV execs.
Can not believe that this show is canceled. I LOVE this show. I dvred it every week, never missed an episode, now after 5 episodes I’m not to be able to see it again. Gee, thank you very much.
Perception should be renewed, it has excellent writers, and is well presented.
Perception has returned. The first episode was on last night!
Why? I’ve never been more shocked & upset. PLEASE do not cancel this AWESOME show!
Love this show. It’s very creative. Should not be cancelled. What’s wrong with. Tnt. Well just produce another mind less reality show.
Love this show. It’s very creative. Should not be cancelled. What’s wrong with. Tnt. Well just produce another mind less reality show.
Perception is back! It was on last night!
It on only to finish 5 episodes they already had made to finish out the season. After these, it’s gone.
Please don’t cancel Perception. It’s fantastic and has a great cast.
Perception is a great show. There are so many stupid sex sitcoms out there its nice have shows that have a story and unique characters. I’m so tired of channels competing for time slots and pitting shows and the viewer ends up the loser ! Also this on and off weird
season lengths make different with each channel makes it difficult to know when things are on or not.
Another show poor advertising. TNT you suck. Perception is a great show.
Another great show canceled. Maybe TNT will pick up a wonderful show like keeping up with the Jenners. Not happy about this, only thing I can do is search other networks for a cheap substitution.
ABSOLUTELY one of the best shows… ever. I’m 64. I think this show should definitely stay in the line-up and I will be so disappointed with TV if it gets cancelled. Eric McCormack is PHENOMENAL in this show. Don’t even think of canceling !
Do not cancel this unique show! For what another remake of a 60’s or 70’s show?
Edgier? How edgy can you get! Perception was always written so well and gave me so much to think about after watching each episode. I’m praying another station will realize the diamond TNT is tossing. Eric McCormack was perfect in the part and the rest of the cast are the best supporting cast you could ask for. The shows were edge of your seat until the end. So sorry to see another show I would look forward to watching each week go away. The hiatus between seasons was more than enough to wait for. Thumbs down to you TNT. Used… Read more »