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?
You shouldn’t have canceled this show!!! I loved it and so did my husband!
Bring it back! It’s time to end the stigma of “mental” illness, and this show helped with that, I think. It showed us the humanity and the science. I love that Daniel is a professor 🙂
Unbelievable! I couldn’t believe it when I read that Perception had been canceled! This show was intelligent and witty, it was just an all around good show! Eric McCormack was just perfect! I’m so disappointed! I think that “real” everyday people lost a great show! Shame on you TNT!
What is wrong with you, do not cancel this show, bring it back.
Fantastic show. Bring it back.
I absolutely love Perception. I cannot believe it was cancelled!!
Bring back Perception. Such a great story line. And I love the actors.
Perception should not have been canceled. I am a senior and there is so many crappy shows on and new crappy ones made. Perception holds my interest and I like the sory lines, Good acting also. KEEP THIS SHOW.
I don’t feel this show should be cancelled. It was different and entertaining I loved Eric playing the character . He was perfect for that part.
I loved this show, I loved all the characters this was some of Eric best acting character I had seen I looked forward every week just waiting to see what was going to happen, especially realized he did love the detective, Please bring it back.
I agree. They need to bring it back.
BRING IT BACK – very entertaining – instead of the “silly” reality shows.
I’m disappointed to have the series canceled. I really enjoyed it.
should NEVER have been cancelled!!!!! this show is actually entertaining, the hour just flies by.
should not have been cancelled bring it back asap
the best show i have seen in a long time
please bring it back!!!!!!!!!!
We loved Perception and have been looking for it to return….please bring it back!!!
I can’t believe you dropped Perception, which only shows how out of tune you are. The new show you put in Perception’s spot should be dropped and the brilliantly conceived Perception brought back.
What show did they put on instead of Perception? I agree nothing could replace Perception. I was shocked that it was taken off it was the best show on TV.