Perception: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

TNT | Season Premiere Date: July 9, 2012

Starring: LeVar Burton, Eric McCormack, Scott Wolf

Summary: Dr. Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack), a Chicago neuroscience professor with paranoid schizophrenia teams up with his former student, FBI agent Kate Moretti (Rachael Lee Cook) to help solve some major cases together.

Creator: Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Light
Air Date: September 17, 2012
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S1:E9. Shadow
Air Date: September 10, 2012
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S1:E8. Kilimanjaro
Air Date: September 3, 2012

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Gail Pennington

Aug 27, 2012

People who like procedurals will enjoy playing along. But the real charm of the series--as in a lot of cable originals--is in its ensemble. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Jul 6, 2012

While it's no "Closer," the Eric McCormack vehicle Perception is perfectly adequate "Eccentric Consulting Genius" fare. Read full review

Tom Gliatto

Jul 18, 2012

It's an enjoyable enough whodunit. The problem is McCormack. [23 Jul 2012, p.38]

Brian Lowry

Jul 6, 2012

Perception feels like an entry-level course, and isn't nearly as cerebral as it pretends to be. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Jul 9, 2012

An otherwise run-of-the-mill mystery with a big twist. Read full review

Mark A. Perigard

Jul 9, 2012

Perception is a head trip not worth the journey. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jul 6, 2012

There's very little that's fun about Perception. Read full review

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JJohnson

Aug 1, 2012

McCormack is brilliant. This is a mix of Monk, the Mentalist and A Beautiful Mind. In response to somebody's criticism that the disorders are too outlandish--you mean too interesting? Would it be that great of a show if the mental disorders were ordinary? It's quirky yet smart, the dialogueMcCormack is brilliant. This is a mix of Monk, the Mentalist and A Beautiful Mind. In response to somebody's criticism that the disorders are too outlandish--you mean too interesting? Would it be that great of a show if the mental disorders were ordinary? It's quirky yet smart, the dialogue is poetic, and the problems are complex yet simple to follow in context. Cook is very likeable and contrary to the opinions of some critics, she is smart and confident in her role. It's a nice break to have youth and excitement along with experience in a head law enforcement role, instead of the stereotypical cold, sarcastic and/or angry narcissist with a control fetish. I hope for many more seasons, and that the pretentious critics don't spoil it for the rest of us.… Expand

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nashzero1

May 3, 2015

A very good tv show, with a very good plot. Dr Pierce is a very special character. Each show has a sort of learning final. Pretty good show, a shame is was cancel

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LanaY

Sep 11, 2012

I am really enjoying this show. Yes, it feels a bit ridiculous that an unmedicated, brilliant schizophrenic could be so focused to solve crimes, but hey - this is fiction, right? If you get over that, the method that the show reveals real and imaginary characters in McCormack's world isI am really enjoying this show. Yes, it feels a bit ridiculous that an unmedicated, brilliant schizophrenic could be so focused to solve crimes, but hey - this is fiction, right? If you get over that, the method that the show reveals real and imaginary characters in McCormack's world is interesting. The mysteries to be solved are fun to watch and holds my attention.… Expand

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mommore

Jul 12, 2012

Saw the pilot of Perception. Like the premise and McCormick is excellent. Totally unconvincing:

Rachel Cook as an FBI agent. This role needs a more mature actress. Ms Cook is not convincing in this role. She seems more like a coed than a professional. Supporting roles very good,Saw the pilot of Perception. Like the premise and McCormick is excellent. Totally unconvincing:

Rachel Cook as an FBI agent.
This role needs a more mature actress. Ms Cook is not convincing in this role. She seems more like a coed than a professional.

Supporting roles very good, especially Arjay Smith and Kathy Rowan.

I'll watch another episode or two to see how the show develops.… Expand

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theasset

Nov 20, 2012

It's a show that needs time to 'boil' but I'm content with it 'simmering'. Each episode presents great plot twists and help from various medical conditions and although the show is brought down by the abysmal acting of Rachael Leigh Cook it regains points with clever cameo hallucinations andIt's a show that needs time to 'boil' but I'm content with it 'simmering'. Each episode presents great plot twists and help from various medical conditions and although the show is brought down by the abysmal acting of Rachael Leigh Cook it regains points with clever cameo hallucinations and McCormack's continuing outstanding performance.… Expand

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MarcDoyle

Jul 10, 2012

I've only seen the pilot, but I was pleasantly surprised by it. McCormack is excellent in his role, but they really need to give Rachel Leigh Cook some backbone if I'm going to keep watching the show. TNT, USA, FX - they specialize in strong female leads. Even though Cook showed someI've only seen the pilot, but I was pleasantly surprised by it. McCormack is excellent in his role, but they really need to give Rachel Leigh Cook some backbone if I'm going to keep watching the show. TNT, USA, FX - they specialize in strong female leads. Even though Cook showed some gutsiness in tackling someone from a 2nd floor fire escape, she needs to be able to exude more confidence in her verbal exchanges to make it truly interesting.… Expand

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pegmac

Jul 30, 2012

Thought it would be good. But it's formulaic, the characters obvious and uninteresting. It was a good idea in A Beautiful Mind. Here it just seems silly. Waste of time.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 17, 2014
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 25, 2013
Season 1

52
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 9, 2012
- tbd
  S1:E10. Light
  Air Date: September 17, 2012
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  S1:E9. Shadow
  Air Date: September 10, 2012
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  S1:E8. Kilimanjaro
  Air Date: September 3, 2012
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  S1:E7. Nemesis
  Air Date: August 27, 2012
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  S1:E6. Lovesick
  Air Date: August 20, 2012
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  S1:E5. The Messenger
  Air Date: August 6, 2012
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  S1:E4. Cipher
  Air Date: July 30, 2012
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  S1:E3. 86'd
  Air Date: July 23, 2012
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  S1:E2. Faces
  Air Date: July 16, 2012
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: July 9, 2012