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?
Stupid decision. Renew it.
Perception is one of those shows that keeps you in suspense until the very end With the concept of what is it that Dr. Pierce is seeing keeps you there until the end.
I love Perception. As soon as one season ends, I am looking to see when the next season starts. Please renew it!!! Very interesting show.
Love show don’t cancel
Renew Perception for a 4th Season! I love this show; it’s clever, well written, great acting and a good concept. I think it’s edgy, too. Please give it another season; at least for a decent last season!!
I love this show and many others on TNT why would you cancel Perception? Please don’t tell me it’s going to be replaced with a reality show or a another dumb sitcom. I thought your station knew quality TV!!!
TNT made a mistake!!
It was a great show and did not need to be canceled it needs to continue
A fascinating show, engaging and compelling. Part of its appeal is that it is a great crime drama, and super smart. I admire the frame, the lectures Daniel Pierce gives on the way the brain works, and how often enough his lectures become the lead-in for the complexity of the unfolding psychology of some of the characters in the episode. I also am intrigued with the concept that Daniel’s schizophrenic delusions are in essence useful, that they are a form of thought process similar to free association, helping him solve cases. I have seen every episode since it first aired,… Read more »
I love perception. Looked forward to it every week. I am so sad they cancelled
This show needs to be renewed. Please rethink this decision.
I love this show and I can’t believe that it is being cancelled. This was a poor move on the part of TNT.
Pleeeease don’t cancel Perception. This is a great,great show
One of my favorite shows. If it is canceled it’s canceled on a good note. However I wish for its return
Yes I love the show.
Hope it is picked up again.
It is a very interesting premise for a tv show, and the acting is super!
What!### best show on this network!! Renew
Such a disappointment. This is a quality show. Like many of the above, I hope another station picks it up.