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?
So sad. Cannot believe this series is being cancelled. The only thing worse is if they cancelled Rizzoli and Isles This is a good duo. These show are the only ones I watch on Tuesdays.
Please reconsider.
Perception is a smart good entertaining show…..BRING IT BACK FOR A FOURTH SEASON!!
TNT itself calls Perception the smartest show on tv … so is this a case of “The Smartest Show being canceled by the “DUMBEST NETWORK” or WHAT !!!
This is truly a an entertaining an interesting series. So many good shows have already been taken off the the air and replaced with programs of “junk TV”. I do hope your station will reconsider and renew Perception.
Confused, commercial silly season finale not series finale. Hope it is just season finale. Great show!
I think you people are really stupid!! You cater to audiences that are so young and do not watch TV that often but the people who enjoy shows like these, you ignore their opinion. I am sick and tired of reality and people who are popular shows. Who cares what the rich and famous do!! Is it so different from other people that you keep those kind of shows on? What ever happened to actually thinking about doing shows that you have to work at putting together a show that takes time to really work, (something people don’t do anymore).… Read more »
Of course a good show like this gets cancelled while TV is flooded with dumb shows, so sad to see this show end, hoping another station picks it up, excellent show with lots of followers…..
don’t , don’t renew…… cant focus on such an aloof person, maybe show is good for
professionals in the medical field , me , being a novice and having and brain injury need a sitcom…..maybe…
I love this show. I’m so sad to see it cancelled. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. In a world that values the Kardashians (Ryan Seacrest, history will hold you responsible for the downgrading of television), it’s no surprise that a quality drama gets lost in the presence of the shallow.
Renew
I look forward to Perception – very upset at news of cancellation
Hoping another station will be smart enough to pick it up
Of course they would cancel it because it is so unique. Have to keep the dumb stuff with laugh tracks that aren’t worth one season. I love this show. Hope it’s picked up elsewhere & Would buy the three seasons!
My husband and I are really disappointed to hear this show is cancelled. We really enjoyed it. It was interesting, intelligent and entertaining.
I can’t believe this show is being canceled. This is one of the best shows on the air, intelligent, drama and action. Of course the shows that are no plot not funny are still being shown. Who the heck decided to cancel Obama?
This is a really enjoyable show! I hope another network picks it up,if you stand by your decision to cancel.