I got the series 1 DVD from the library and saw the first two episodes last night. It was watchable American fluff but kind of interesting at the same time. It was the same format as Castle with the smart detective needing the assistance of the even smarter non cop sidekick to solve the case. I liked the psychobabble at the beginning of the show. Whether it is current thinking or not, it was entertaining. Nordic Noir the show was not, not even solid real detective series like DCI Banks but something to watch when you brain is telling you it is getting time to close up shop for the night. If you want to see how the non cop lead in a detective series should be done then try Wire in the Blood. I have nothing against people with mental disorders, it is an illness just like any other even though they may sometimes behave in ways which others would consider odd. There are however many people today that are concerned about a lack of transparency from those above them in the hierarchy. There are many people that feel their world is somehow out of kilter and are trying to discover the truth about certain issues. The internet is full of conspiracy theories and some of them might even be conspiracies. What better way to debunk people who hold such views than to have these concerns declared as all true by a character that goes around clutching his possessions to his chest like Rain-man. I wonder who thought up that little piece of subliminal. For those who did not pick it up then it has done its job.

They should renew this show! It is smart and witty. The lecture scenes are very interesting way to start and conclude episodes. If you really take note in these scenes, you can actually learn quite a bit. It is like being in a fun lecture while having a case to solve. Eric McCormack is one of my favourite actors and does a superb in this show, super convincing. The addition of his schizophrenia hallucinations gives this show another edge and at times very comedic moments. I really wish it was picked up for another seasons, this is a really good show. The characters and cases have so much opportunity for further development. I highly recommend this show. It is like Monk and Psych came together.

After a long time, this came across as one of them nice series which actually had some meaning. Every series starts off with a base, in this it was the neuro doctor, but this one continued to use the neuro doctor logic all the way, but it is become too obvious with the male-female combo in the lead always, the saddest part is when they try and create love between this combo, that is where it all goes south, keep the series to its basics, which is crime solving, the twist in the series of the lead male leaving the country and solving crimes in another country seemed like a welcome break, but then they had to go and do the love thing again, I would still think this would have easily lasted another season or more, sad they had to cancel the showWas fun while it lasted

Why a 5? Because the SHOW is a 10 and the REAL LOCATION is a 1.If you are going to have a show located in a town that PRODUCES TV IN TOWN, then PRODUCE THAT SHOW IN THAT TOWN.!!5. Average."Hello, Chicago!"Major motion pictures are filmed in Chicago.My perception of Perception's seasonal budget is nowhere near that of one film.Really disappointing, it's not like these actors cant relocate for 2 months a year to do a series!Perceptions: But, to the talent: I have only seen one other actor look in to the camera while acting (not an introspective 4th wall break), but the eye darting of the lead, Dr. P (McCormick) is eye-mazing - and fits the character complicitly.