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Perception

  • TV Series
  • 2012–2015
  • TV-14
  • 42m
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Perception (2012)
Perception
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Dr. Daniel Pierce is a neuroscience professor with a deep knowledge of human behavior. He's also a paranoid schizophrenic who struggles with hallucinations. Daniel helps his former student, ... Read allDr. Daniel Pierce is a neuroscience professor with a deep knowledge of human behavior. He's also a paranoid schizophrenic who struggles with hallucinations. Daniel helps his former student, FBI agent Kate Moretti, as a consultant.Dr. Daniel Pierce is a neuroscience professor with a deep knowledge of human behavior. He's also a paranoid schizophrenic who struggles with hallucinations. Daniel helps his former student, FBI agent Kate Moretti, as a consultant.

  • Creators
    • Kenneth Biller
    • Michael Sussman
  • Stars
    • Eric McCormack
    • Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Kelly Rowan
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,468
    56
    • Creators
      • Kenneth Biller
      • Michael Sussman
    • Stars
      • Eric McCormack
      • Rachael Leigh Cook
      • Kelly Rowan
    • 64User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Eric McCormack
    Eric McCormack
    • Daniel Pierce
    • 2012–2015
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Kate Moretti
    • 2012–2015
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Natalie Vincent…
    • 2012–2015
    Arjay Smith
    Arjay Smith
    • Max Lewicki
    • 2012–2015
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Paul Haley
    • 2012–2015
    Scott Wolf
    Scott Wolf
    • Donnie Ryan
    • 2013–2015
    Brad Rowe
    Brad Rowe
    • FBI Agent Dalton…
    • 2013–2014
    Jonathan Scarfe
    Jonathan Scarfe
    • Roger Probert
    • 2012
    DJ Qualls
    DJ Qualls
    • Agent Rudy Fleckner
    • 2013–2015
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Joe Moretti
    • 2012–2015
    Shane Coffey
    Shane Coffey
    • D.J. Pierce…
    • 2012–2015
    Robert Curtis Brown
    Robert Curtis Brown
    • Dr. Josiah Rosenthal
    • 2014–2015
    Chris Gartin
    Chris Gartin
    • Father Pat
    • 2014–2015
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • Rueben Bauer
    • 2013–2014
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • James Alan Pierce
    • 2014–2015
    Jamie Bamber
    Jamie Bamber
    • Michael Hathaway
    • 2012
    Perrey Reeves
    Perrey Reeves
    • Miranda Stiles
    • 2013–2014
    Lisa Brenner
    Lisa Brenner
    • Tasha Ogden
    • 2014–2015
    • Creators
      • Kenneth Biller
      • Michael Sussman
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    9mrmac-42561

    Superb IN All Aspects

    I am currently watching this series for the first time some 7 years after its run finished and I have to day that I am delighted with what I have seen so far. Eric McCormack has never been better in anything that I have seen him in before. His character is totally believable. You would not think that the beautifully petit Rachael Leigh Cook, at 5' 2", could pass herself off as an FBI agent, but, yet again, her portrayal works so well.

    Well done to all involved in this series. It is such a pity that its run didn't go beyond 2015.
    7scheidlerbarry

    Enjoyed show but always uncomfortable with it.

    I enjoyed the show for its actors and the story lines. Never the less I always felt uncomfortable with the messages of the show. I grew up with a paranoid schizophrenic mother. Her perceptions did not give her an insight into reality. Quite the opposite. It was not manageable by her trying to control her delusions. It was delusions which did not get better over time. It made her manipulative in that her delusions would over come my family. They became unable to convince and take action. That responsibility fell on me. She was extremely abusive and she knew how to hurt you in your weakest point. This incapacitated the rest of the family. I would insist on dealing with the symptoms no matter how much she abused me. Her disorder could only be managed with medicine and she had to be hospitalized until her symptoms were under control. Always the delusions were a detriment to her. Sometimes they were terrifying. Medicine was the only thing that kept her functioning until it didn't. Then the doctors would write new prescriptions to get the symptoms under control. Her paranoid schizophrenia was not a functional condition and medicine is sometimes the only thing that keeps the patient together.
    8morningstar368

    I love this show!

    I really like this show. The way things are perceived by Daniel and the things that I am learning from the neuroscience point of view are intriguing. I can't wait for a new episode to learn more!

    The one character/actor I am not particularly fond of is Scott Wolf. I am not sure if it is an useless character or I just don't like the actor. A combination of both perhaps. The other character which is needed but could be written differently is the FBI agent. As well, I find Rachel Leigh Cook's acting quite dull. I am just not drawn in by her at all; whereas, Kelly Rowan is fabulous in her role.

    A good part this show is fascinating and Eric McCormack is extremely convincing. He plays it beautifully! A little tweaking on Agent Moretti and Donnie Ryan and some better writing and we'll have a real winner!!!!
    10Duddle3-10-242061

    Another superb TV show cancelled too soon!

    This show was superb. Very clever with humour and great acting. Eric McCormac is brilliant as the main character. Brilliant but his schizophrenia is both a curse and a strange gift. Such a shame they only made 3 seasons.
    10LydiaHelena

    Stop canceling good shows!!

    A show to fall in love with, I actually loved this pretty much, but I'm so tired of getting all the good shows ripped away from me just to make room for garbage I don't even understand why people watching.. Don't watch if you need a ending, but still amazing show.. just got cut short for no good reason.

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    • Trivia
      Rachael Leigh Cook was 6 months pregnant when Season 2 ended production in 2013; she spent most of her scenes during Season 2's last episodes sitting or carrying files that cover her bump.
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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Proof
    • Production companies
      • Paperboy Productions
      • ABC Signature
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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