Perception: The Complete First Season

Drama at its best!
This series was refreshingly unique in its approach to crime solving. Its similar to The Closer with its lighthearted humor and incredible writing yet adds its own unique flair. I agree with the last reviewer that it handles the topic of schizophrenia with respect. It actually shows hope for a dx that they can be humanized and lead a very much needed and successful life as a professor and in this show an FBI specialist. I love learning about some of the psycological aspects to crime solving. I think if you enjoy drama then you should give "Perception" a watch.

Enjoying this show
Eric McCormack is quirky and entertaining as the consulting professor, and Rachel Lee Cook is witty and adorable as an FBI agent.
The two have nice screen chemistry. It's also nice to see TV favorites like Lavar Burton and Jamie Bamber in recurring roles. I heard a blurb about this show on NPR and was interested in the writer's inspiration for the McCormack character. Very entertaining so far.

PERCEPTION - A New Series for Summer Viewing - with a twist
Now that summer is in full swing there aren't many of the fall/winter/spring series that everybody watches so avidly: The Borgias, Game of Thrones, Nurse Jackie, The Hour, Downton Abbey are all on hiatus. Yes, Suits is in a new season, and joining Suits is the very terrific The Newsroom with Jeff Daniels and Emily Mortimer et al. And now another series that is smartly written and well acted - PERCEPTION.

Dr. Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack) is an eccentric neuroscientist who uses his unique outlook to help the federal government solve complex criminal cases. The interesting aspect about Pierce is his perception - he sees people that aren't there, is able to translate anagrams, can sense when someone is lying, etc. He may be schizophrenic but that part of his character isn't clear yet. We can see that he is terrific in the classroom. For his own check on reality he keeps a young student by his side, Arjay Smith as Max Lewicki. He is `visited' by people form his past or his...

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