Perception

Dr. Daniel Pierce, a neuroscientist and professor, is recruited to help the federal government crack difficult cases. His intimate knowledge of human behavior and masterful understanding of the mind give him an extraordinary ability to read people, but his eccentric view of the world and less-than-stellar social skills can often interfere with his work.

Perception (2012-2015) is an American crime drama series created by Kenneth Biller and Michael Sussman for TNT, running three seasons and 39 episodes before its cancellation. Neuroscientist and college professor Dr. Daniel Pierce, played by Eric McCormack, is recruited by the federal government to help crack difficult cases. His deep understanding of human behavior gives him an uncanny ability to read people, yet his eccentric view of the world and awkward social manner often complicate his work. Rachael Leigh Cook plays Kate Moretti, and Kelly Rowan plays Natalie Vincent, both of whom help anchor his investigations alongside Arjay Smith as Max Lewicki and LeVar Burton as Paul Haley. Each episode unfolds as a case of the week, with Pierce working through crime scenes, suspects, and his own perception of reality. The show is a contemporary procedural with a cerebral, unsettling register, where the investigation hinges on how the mind interprets what it sees. Fans of The Mentalist, Monk, and Bones will find resonance in its blend of brilliant outsider detection and psychological puzzle solving.

Audiences consider Perception a positive, character-driven procedural whose lead's unusual mind and schizophrenia-tinged perspective set it apart from standard crime fare.

• The Mentalistprocedural crime mystery driven by an eccentric genius consultant with a unique mind
• Bonesbrilliant unconventional expert solving cases for authorities, quirky mind and social awkwardness
• Monkgenius outsider with a cerebral lens on crime and psychological puzzles
• Lie to Meneuroscience and psychology applied to criminal investigation with a mind-focused premise

Created by

Kenneth Biller, Michael Sussman

Release Date

2012-07-09

Episode runtime

60 min

Rating

7.5 / 10 (287)

What is Perception about?

A neuroscientist professor with an extraordinary gift for reading minds is recruited by the federal government to crack difficult cases.

What is Perception like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Perception as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Perception violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Perception as mild.

What did critics think of Perception?

Audiences consider Perception a positive, character-driven procedural whose lead's unusual mind and schizophrenia-tinged perspective set it apart from standard crime fare.

Which shows are like Perception?

Shows with a similar feel include The Mentalist, Bones, Monk, and Lie to Me.

How long is Perception?

Perception: 3 seasons, 39 episodes.

Is Perception still running?

No, Perception was canceled.

Where can I watch Perception?

In United States, Perception streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.