Perception (U.S. TV series)

Perception
Genre Crime drama
Created by
Starring
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 3
No. of episodes 39 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s) Eric McCormack
Running time 43 minutes
Production company(s) Paperboy Productions
ABC Studios
Distributor Disney Media Distribution
Disney–ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original network TNT
Picture format
Original release July 9, 2012 (2012-07-09) – March 17, 2015
External links
Website

Perception is an American crime drama television series created by Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman. The series stars Eric McCormack as Dr. Daniel Pierce, a schizophrenic neuropsychiatrist who assists the FBI on some of their most complex cases.

The series aired in the United States on the cable channel TNT from July 9, 2012 to March 17, 2015 and was produced by ABC Studios.[1][2]

On November 13, 2014, Perception was canceled after three seasons.[3] The remaining episodes of season 3 began airing February 17, 2015.

Overview

Dr. Daniel Pierce, a talented but eccentric neuropsychiatrist, is enlisted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to assist in solving some of its most complex cases in Chicago. Dr. Pierce works closely with Special Agent Kate Moretti, a former student who recruited him to work with the FBI. Also on the team are Max Lewicki, Dr. Pierce's teaching assistant, and Natalie Vincent, a hallucination manifested as a result of his schizophrenia who also serves as his best friend.

Episodes typically begin with a scene of Pierce giving a lecture to his students about an aspect of the human brain that becomes significant within the plot of the episode. The episodes also typically end with observations said to students about the paradoxes of human perception.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

Episodes

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 10 July 9, 2012 (2012-07-09) September 17, 2012 (2012-09-17)
2 14 June 25, 2013 (2013-06-25) March 18, 2014 (2014-03-18)
3 15 June 17, 2014 (2014-06-17) March 17, 2015 (2015-03-17)

Production

Conception and development

Originally known as "Proof", Perception was created by Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman and appeared on TNT's development slate as early as 2009.[9] On September 8, 2010, after having been in development for well over a year, TNT placed a pilot order for Perception.[10][11] Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman wrote the pilot, Alan Poul was attached to the project as director, with Kenneth Biller, Mike Sussman and Alan Poul serving as executive producers.[10][12] Neuroscientist David Eagleman served as the technical consultant to the series.[13]

On March 22, 2011, TNT green-lighted the series with an order of 10 episodes to air in the summer of 2012.[1][14] Along with the series pickup, TNT announced that Alan Poul would not be continuing as an executive producer on the series beyond the pilot; they also announced that the character portrayed by McCormack had been renamed Daniel Pierce.[14]

On August 17, 2011, TNT announced that production had commenced on the remaining nine episodes of Perception.[15] The series is produced by ABC Studios.

On November 13, 2014, TNT announced that it was cancelling the show after three seasons.[16]

Casting

The cast of Perception: (l - r) Rachael Leigh Cook, Eric McCormack, Arjay Smith and Kelly Rowan

Casting announcements began in October 2010, with Eric McCormack first to be cast, McCormack portrays Dr. Geoffrey (later renamed Daniel) Pierce, "an eccentric neuroscientist who uses his unique outlook to help the federal government solve complex cases. With an intimate knowledge of human behavior and a masterful understanding of the mind, this quirky, crime-solving professor pulls lessons from an odd and imaginative view of the world."[17][18] Next to join the series was Arjay Smith as Max Lewicki, "Pierce's teaching assistant, a perpetual student who has spent nine years in college and has had sixteen majors and not a single degree. His primary job is to keep Pierce in line and on task."[19] Rachael Leigh Cook was next to be cast as Kate Rossi, "Pierce’s former student and the person responsible for recruiting him to work for the government."[20] Kelly Rowan was the last actor to be cast, portraying Natalie Vincent, "Pierce’s best friend and every bit his intellectual equal."[21]

Along with the announcement that production had started on the series, the network announced that Levar Burton had joined the series as a recurring guest star; he portrays Paul Haley, "a dean at the university."[15] TNT also announced that the character portrayed by Cook had been renamed Kate Moretti.[15]

On August 22, 2011, it was announced that Jamie Bamber had been cast in a recurring role as "a new professor who catches the eye of Kate Moretti."[22] On October 14, 2011, TNT Public Relations announced that Freddy Rodriguez was cast in a two-episode role as "an eccentric ex-student of McCormack's Dr. Daniel Pierce."[23][24]

On January 29, 2013, Scott Wolf joined the series in the major recurring role of Donnie, Kate's ex-husband who works as an Assistant U.S. Attorney.[25] On February 13, 2014, Peter Coyote signed onto the season three guest role of James Alan Pierce, Daniel's father.[26]

Filming

Although the series is set in Chicago, Illinois, filming for the pilot took place in Toronto, Canada. Afterwards, filming was shifted to Los Angeles, California.[27]

Home Media releases

On May 21, 2013, the complete first season was released on DVD. The series is also available for streaming on Amazon.com and iTunes.

Broadcast

Perception premiered on TVB Pearl in Hong Kong on September 11, 2012. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series premiered on Watch[28] on October 3, 2012.[29] The second season debuted on September 3, 2013.[30] In South Africa, it began airing on DStv on November 5, 2012. In India, it started airing on Zee Café on January 19, 2013. In Australia, Universal Channel premiered it on April 3, 2013. The third season premiered on January 5, 2015.[31] TVNZ in New Zealand debuted the show on January 22, 2014.

References

  1. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (March 22, 2011). "It's Official: TNT Picks Up 'Perception' To Series, Renews 'Southland' For Season 4". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  2. Kondolojy, Amanda (March 15, 2012). "TNT Announces Premiere Dates for 'The Closer', 'Falling Skies', 'Leverage', 'Rizzoli & Isles' 'Franklin & Bash'+ Four Brand New Series". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  3. "'Perception' Canceled by TNT". The Hollywood Reporter. November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
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  6. "Max Lewicki". TNT. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  7. "Natalie Vincent". TNT. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
  8. "About the Show". TNT. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
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  10. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (September 8, 2010). "TNT & TBS Pick Up 4 Pilots Including 'Dallas'". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  11. "TNT and TBS Order Pilots for Four Potential Series". Turner Newsroom. September 8, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  12. Andreeva, Nellie (November 12, 2010). "Several Television Pilots Land Directors". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
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  14. 1 2 "TNT Gives Green Light to PERCEPTION, New Drama Series Starring Emmy® Winner Eric McCormack". Turner Newsroom. March 22, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  15. 1 2 3 "TNT Begins Production on Perception, New Drama Series Starring Emmy® Winner Eric McCormack". Turner Newsroom. August 17, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  16. Lesley Goldberg (13 November 2014). "'Perception' Canceled at TNT". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  17. Andreeva, Nellie (October 28, 2010). "It's Official: Eric McCormack To Star In TNT Pilot 'Perception'". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  18. "Emmy Winner Eric McCormack Signs Up for Lead Role in TNT’s Pilot PERCEPTION". Turner Newsroom. October 28, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  19. Andreeva, Nellie (November 9, 2010). "Steven Weber And D.L. Hughley Set As The Leads Of Allan Loeb's TNT Pilot". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  20. Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2010). "Rachael Leigh Cook To Star Opposite Eric McCormack in TNT Pilot 'Perception'". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  21. Andreeva, Nellie (December 2, 2010). "TV CASTINGS: Female Additions To HBO's 'Veep', TNT's 'Perception' And FX's 'Wilfred'". Deadline. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  22. "'EXCLUSIVE: 'Battlestar's' Jamie Bamber Nabs TNT Role, 'Caprica' Vet Invades 'Alphas' & Intel on 'Blood and Chrome'". AOL TV. August 22, 2011.
  23. "TNTPR twitter". October 14, 2011.
  24. "Eric McCormack’s Perception Adds Freddie Rodriguez to Its Long Guest Roster". October 14, 2011.
  25. "Scott Wolf Joins TNT's 'Perception' in Major Recurring Role". The Hollywood Reporter. January 29, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
  26. "Exclusive: Peter Coyote to Play Daniel's Dad on Perception". TV Guide. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  27. Lowry, Brian (July 5, 2012). "Review: ‘Perception’". Variety. Retrieved February 28, 2014.
  28. Munn, Patrick (August 20, 2012). "Watch Acquires UK Rights To ‘Perception’". TVWise. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
  29. Munn, Patrick (August 28, 2012). "Watch Sets UK Premiere Date For ‘Perception’". TVWise. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  30. Munn, Patrick (July 26, 2013). "Watch Sets UK Premiere Date For ‘Perception’ Season 2". TVWise. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  31. Higgins, D (January 5, 2015). "JANUARY: 200+ new and returning Foxtel shows". The Green Room. Foxtel. Retrieved February 1, 2015.

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