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?
Interesting and different! There was no reason to cancel this. Just add a new character or two and continue with a good show. I like some imagination on tv.
Please do not cancel Perception – it is a real favorite!
It seems as if any show that has some thinking to it is cancelled. This an interesting show and it’s premise is thought provoking. Bring it back!!!!
I thought “perception” was a really good show , at first. I ( with my wife) watched it on demand, we both enjoyed the show. Not this last gasp of a season, the imagination had gone out of the season and it is no wonder to us it was ended..
I love this show and I am very upset that they won’t have a fourth season! There is mystery, there are relationships established and that are evolving, and even though Dr. Pierce is schizophrenic and his hallucinations are part of each mystery being solved, it is still believable. So not only is there a good plot but the characters are believable. Even Dr. Pierce who is borderline because of his hallucinations. But I adore Dr. Pierce!! He is the cutest. And he and Kate should have ended up together!!
I loved Perception and thought it should have been renewed. I will really miss the show. It fun trying to guess if someone Daniel was talking to was real or not.
No, No, No! This show needs to stay on the air. Please bring it back.
TNT’s Perception is one of my favorite shows. I was in tears when I saw that Mar. 17 was the last episode. It doesn’t make sense to end it now. There was even a teaser in the last episode. Will their secret be discovered? Will Kate end up with Pierce? The writing and acting is superb and needs to continue. PLEASE renew Perception. Thanks.
Renewed. I find it clever and amusing.
A great show with a great cast! All the characters do a wonderful job, especially Dr. Pierce and Lewicki!! Way better than some of the junk on network and cable these days.
Please, powers that be, rethink this decision!!
I love the show Perception and I don’t think it should be canceled.
renewed. I really enjoy the show and the quirky character of Daniel Pierce and the rest of the cast members
I really liked that show .why does evything have to be edgy??I think it is a shame to take this program off it had good actors, good writing, good stories, it was really was interesting..not all of us like sexual or blood thirsty shows.. Seems to me like everything is looking the same…on all the channels
Really good show! It should be renewed!
I agree with other fans of Perception…great story line and actors…shame the network didn’t feel the same…hope they’ll bring back!