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?
Excellent show. Am waiting for the return. When will that be?
So glad this show not cancelled. One of the enjoyable and intelligent shows on TV.
Hope this show begins again soon. One of the few intelligent shows on TV! Bring it back, Please!
I love this show and am so glad to hear it has not been cancelled! Can’t wait for it to start again!
Don’t cancel. I love this show, the whole premise makes me rewind and think.
I love this show and was afraid it was not returning. Yeah, can’t wait for the new season.
Another one of those shows that makes you think. Heaven forbid we should have shows on TV that make us think!!! Keep this show on the air.
Did I say how much I love this show. As a counselor educator all my grads love this show
Fantastic show. I am a therapist and chair of counselor education for a small college and this is so real. I encourage all my graduates to watch.
Love,love this show
I agree completely with the above comment. When will it be on again?
I love the show. I watch it every week it is on and appreciate it does not push unnecessary boundaries or sexual issues. It has good story lines
I love this show. Please do not cancel it. Most Si Fi shows that I like get cancelled after 1 or 2 seasons. (Like Touch?)
I like this show, I say keep it coming. My husband, daughter and watch this show. It has great humor and I like how his delusions help him solve the cases.
This is a great show, great storylines, great actors, I’m so glad it’s not canceled but wondering when it will be back on tv?