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Perception

  • TV Series
  • 2012–2015
  • TV-14
  • 42m
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Perception (2012)
Perception
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Psychological DramaSuspense MysteryCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

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
    2,524
    103
    • 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
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Kate Moretti
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Natalie Vincent…
    Arjay Smith
    Arjay Smith
    • Max Lewicki
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Paul Haley
    Scott Wolf
    Scott Wolf
    • Donnie Ryan
    Brad Rowe
    Brad Rowe
    • FBI Agent Dalton…
    Jonathan Scarfe
    Jonathan Scarfe
    • Roger Probert
    DJ Qualls
    DJ Qualls
    • Agent Rudy Fleckner
    Dan Lauria
    Dan Lauria
    • Joe Moretti
    Shane Coffey
    Shane Coffey
    • D.J. Pierce…
    Robert Curtis Brown
    Robert Curtis Brown
    • Dr. Josiah Rosenthal
    Chris Gartin
    Chris Gartin
    • Father Pat
    David Paymer
    David Paymer
    • Rueben Bauer
    Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote
    • James Alan Pierce
    Jamie Bamber
    Jamie Bamber
    • Michael Hathaway
    Perrey Reeves
    Perrey Reeves
    • Miranda Stiles
    Lisa Brenner
    Lisa Brenner
    • Tasha Ogden
    • Creators
      • Kenneth Biller
      • Michael Sussman
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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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    User reviews64

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    8/10

    Really good scientific crime drama.

    I must confess, before I even watched the show I wanted to like it. I was rooting for Eric McCormack to succeed in this role as his successes have been few and far between since Will & Grace ended. You also have Rachael Leigh Cook who has been plummeting since she first starred in the teen hit She's All That. Then finally you have Kelly Rowan who played Kirsten Cohen on The O.C. and hasn't been in much since. All three have been in generational hits and watching Perception leaves you with a feeling of nostalgia. You want them to succeed so you can get a second round of weekly viewing from them.

    Well good news. The show is actually very good and definitely worth watching. It will never be loved by the masses but they have created an interesting crime drama that will keep you intrigued. It seems to be based on scientific theory instead of criminal investigation but with a weird twist. You never really know what's real and what's not. It really is all about perception.
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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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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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