Perception: Scoop on the season 3 midseason finale (Episode 3x10 "Dirty") from TVLine's Michael Ausiello

Here's some scoop on Perception from this week's (Posted on 8/12/14) Ask Ausiello column.

Question: Got any intel on Perception‘s midseason finale? – Barb
Ausiello: Kate and Donnie’s wedding “is starting to awaken things” in Pierce, Eric McCormack says. “Something will happen at the end of the summer that will shake him up enough that he starts to speak about other things he’s been quiet about for a long time.” And after the cliffhanger finale, there’s even more good stuff coming when the season continues this winter. “We get into a whole other area that I’m excited about, where we start to explore a bit more of his relationship with Moretti and all the stuff that’s been unspoken,” the actor adds.

Link to the full article:‘Glee’ Season 6 Spoilers: Rachel Returns to Lima, to Lead New Directions | TVLine

'Major Crimes’ and ‘The Last Ship’ Renewed, ‘Falling Skies’ Renewed For a Fifth and Final Season

According to TVLine's Matt Webb Mitovich, TNT has renewed Major Crimes for a 15-episode fourth season. The Last Ship has been renewed for a 13-episode second season, while TNT has renewed Falling Skies for a 10-episode fifth and final season. Here's an excerpt from the article, which gives some details regarding this news.

“The Last Ship has become this summer’s top drama among key adult demos with its epic scale and visceral storytelling. Major Crimes continues to be one of the most enduring and popular crime-drama franchises on television,” TNT programming chief Michael Wright said in a statement. “And Falling Skies has begun an ambitious and thrilling story arc this summer as it sets the stage for next year’s climactic final season.”

Link to the full article:‘Falling Skies’ Final Season — ‘Major Crimes’ and ‘Last Ship’ Renewed | TVLine



My thoughts: None of these renewals come as much of a surprise to me, because as far as I can tell, the ratings for Major Crimes, The Last Ship and Falling Skies all look pretty good for TNT's standards. That being said, in terms of these renewals, the renewal that I'm the most excited about is Major Crimes' since I recently got hooked on watching that show. I think it's a really great show in terms of the writing and the acting on the show, especially when it comes to Mary McDonnell, who is the main reason why I started watching Major Crimes in the first place. Both Mary McDonnell's acting and her character on Battlestar Galactica (Laura Roslin) were always one of my favorite things about that show, and Battlestar Galactica was the first thing that I ever saw her in, but I digress.

I've always watched Falling Skies rather casually, and I still haven't watched The Last Ship, but I want to. I'm still hoping that TNT will renew Dallas and Perception for a fourth season, but the ratings for both of those shows have looked a bit worrisome this season from where I'm standing. That being said, I really am excited about this news, and it always makes me happy to see good TV shows do well.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Picked up for a Full-Season by ABC-TVLine

According to Matt Webb Mitovich, ABC has picked up Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for a full-season of 22 episodes. Here's an excerpt from the article:

A follow-up of sorts to Marvel movies such as The Avengers and Iron Man 3, the freshman series premiered to 12.1 million total viewers and delivered TV’s highest-rated drama debut in nearly four years, with a 4.7 rating in the coveted 18-49 demo.

At last tally, the adventure-drama did 7.9 mil and a 2.9, edging out NCIS for the No. 2 spot at 8 o’clock.

Link to the full article:Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Gets Full-Season Order from ABC - TVLine



My thoughts: Despite the fact that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was the one new show premiering this fall that I was perhaps the most excited about, aside from the upcoming NBC series Dracula, I've found myself thinking that the show definitely hasn't lived up to all of the hype that was surrounding it before premiered. Don't me wrong, I'm really liking the show, and I personally think that this past Tuesday's episode (Episode 1x03 "The Asset") was a major improvement upon the first two episodes. However, I've still been very disappointed by the show, and it's definitely not quite what I was expecting it to be like. I didn't realize that the show was going to be rather procedural, which I don't mind when it comes to some shows such as Grimm, White Collar or Perception, but that's not necessarily my favorite genre of TV shows to watch. Hopefully as the show continues, the writers will start to incorporate some more ongoing storylines and make it slightly serialized, because I personally think that would make the show a bit more interesting as it continues.

I also think that ABC may have been a bit too quick to pick the show up for a full season, because the ratings haven't stabilized yet, and I have no idea when the show's ratings will stabilize. The last show that I remember ABC picking up for a full-season before the ratings stabilized was Flash Forward, and as far as I can recall the ratings never did truly stabilize. They just seemed to keep dropping until the show was canceled. While Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been rather disappointing, I'm still enjoying it quite a bit and I hope the ratings stabilize soon at a level that ABC will be happy with, because I would hate to see Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. suffer the same fate that Flash Forward did.

White Collar: Bridget Regan Lands Major Recurring Role-Deadline.com

According to Deadline Hollywood's Nellie Andreeva, Bridget Regan has been cast in a major nine-episode recurring guest-star role in season 5 of White Collar. Here's an excerpt from the article, which gives some details on Regan's role:

She will play Rebecca Lowe, a beautiful rare book scholar who becomes entangled with Neal’s (Matt Bomer) latest con, and then ultimately Neal himself. In the Season 4 finale in March, Neal parted ways with on-again, off-again girlfriend, Sara Ellis (Hilarie Burton).

Link to the full article:Bridget Regan Lands Major Recurring Role On USA's 'White Collar' - Deadline.com


My thoughts: While I'm not very familiar with Bridget Regan's work as an actress, I've come across her name a lot in the past several months. The only thing that I've seen her in was the TNT series Perception. I really liked Bridget on Perception though, so I'm definitely looking forward to seeing her on White Collar. I've really been craving some scoop on White Collar's fifth season lately, so it's great to finally get some scoop on the upcoming season.

That being said, I'm beyond thrilled that Neal and Sara's relationship is over, at least for now. I have no idea if the producers will bring her back again at some point. Personally, I'm hoping that they won't bring Hilarie Burton back again, because I never really liked the relationship between Neal and Sara. I just never thought that they were a good match for each other. I could barely stand her character on One Tree Hill, I didn't like her at all on Grey's Anatomy, but then again, that was partially because I'm a huge fan of the Callie and Arizona pairing, and I don't like that the writers brought her in to cause problems for Callie and Arizona's relationship. I'm also not really a fan of Hilarie Burton as an actress in general, but I digress.

Bridget Regan's character sounds like she could potentially be a very good match for Neal, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens between them. Personally, season 5 of White Collar can't come soon enough for my taste.

Perception: ‘Veep’ Star Reid Scott to Play Brain Surgeon-TVLine

According to TVLine's Megan Masters, Reid Scott will be guest-starring in season 2 of Perception. Here's an excerpt from the article, which gives some details on Scott's role:

Scott will drop by the TNT drama as a brain surgeon who helps determine the mental stability of a self-proclaimed murderer. What’s more, he’ll have electric chemistry Rachael Leigh Cook‘s Agent Moretti.

Veep, meanwhile, launches its Season 2 Sunday, April 14 on HBO.

Link to the full article:‘Perception’ Cast — ‘Veep’ Star Reid Scott to Play Brain Surgeon - TVLine



My thoughts: In terms of Reid Scott's work as an actor, the only thing that I'm familiar with is his work on The Big C, and I really liked him on that show, so it will be great to see him on Perception. That being said, I think that Perception is a great show, and I also think that the show is extremely underrated and deserves to get more recognition and attention than it has gotten from people so far. I've never been able to get into any of the shows that make up the CSI franchise, but I love crime dramas that take the concept of a crime solving TV show and add a unique to twist to it such as Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, Grimm, or this case Perception.

One of the main reasons why I decided to check the show out when Perception first premiered is because I've been a huge fan of Eric McCormac's ever since he was on Will & Grace, and I always think that it's a lot of fun to watch actors play different roles, especially when the characters that they play are very different from roles that they've played in the past. Eric plays the role Dr. Daniel Pierce perfectly, and starring on Perception has really allowed Eric to show his range as an actor, if you ask me. The character Dr. Daniel Pierce couldn't be more different from the character Will Truman on Will & Grace. That being said, if you're not already watching Perception, I highly recommend checking the show out. It really is a fantastic show.

Perception: Episode 1x10 "Light" Promo (Season Finale) (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x10 "Light". It looks like this is going to be a great season finale. :)

Perception: Episode 1x09 "Shadow" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x09 "Shadow". It looks like this is going to be a great episode. :)

Perception: Episode 1x08 "Kilimanjaro" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x08 "Kilimanjaro". This is an awesome show. :)

Perception: Episode 1x07 "Nemesis" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x07 "Nemesis". This show is awesome. :)

Perception: Renewed By TNT For a Second Season-TVLine

According to TVLine's Michael Ausiello, TNT has renewed Perception for a 13-episode second season. Here's an excerpt from the article:


“Perception has captured the imagination of TNT’s audience of armchair detectives with wonderfully intricate cases, emotionally charged situations and, of course, a terrific cast led by Eric McCormack,” said TNT prez Michael Wright. “Daniel Pierce is a truly unique and fascinating addition to television’s pantheon of crime solvers. We look forward to seeing where Perception takes us next.”

Perception wraps Season 1 in mid-September. Its 13-epiosde second season is slated to air next year.



Link to the full article:Perception Renewed By TNT — Season 2 - TVLine



My thoughts: I'm beyond thrilled that Perception has been renewed for a second season for several reasons. First off, I've been a huge fan of Eric McCormack's ever since he was on Will & Grace. Plus, I just think it's a great show and it offers a creative take on the crime solving TV genre. I love how Perception really keeps you guessing about what's real and what's simply a hallucination that Daniel Pierce is having.

It wasn't until more recent years that I started watching a lot of crime solving TV shows when more and more shows were being created that put a unique take on the genre and aren't extremely formulaic like the CSI franchise, which I've never been able to get into. Aside from Perception, the other crime shows that I really love are Grimm, Person of Interest, Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, Body of Proof and Lie To Me before it got cancelled.

Perception: Episode 1x06 "Lovesick" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for the next episode, episode 1x06 "Lovesick". It looks like this is going to be a great episode. :)

Perception: Episode 1x05 "The Messenger" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x05 "The Messenger". It looks like this is going to be another great episode. :)

Perception: Episode 1x04 "Cipher" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x04 "Cipher". It looks like this is going to be another great episode. :)

Perception: Episode 1x02 "Faces" Promo (HD)

Here's the promo for next week's episode, episode 1x02 "Faces". I have to say that I absolutely loved the pilot, and based on this promo I think next week's episode is going to be another great episode. :)

Smash: Scoop on the season 1 finale and more from TVLine's Michael Ausiello

Here's some scoop on Smash from this week's (Posted on 5/8/12) Ask Ausiello column.

Question: Any scoops on Smash? —Luisa
Ausiello: First, the good news: Next week’s finale is the best episode since the premiere. Now, the even better news: Ellis finally gets what’s coming to him (but only after he drops a little, ahem, bombshell.)

Question: Any chance Eric McCormack might turn up on Smash next season for a little Will & Grace reunion with Debra Messing? —Karen
Ausiello: There’s a better chance of Just Jack being turned into a Broadway musical. “It would never happen,” McCormack insists. “The producers don’t want to risk it; they’re working so hard to make Debra another character. Why have me come in and ruin it?” Just for shiz and giggles, what would his dream Smash role be? “I would like to perhaps play Julia’s divorce lawyer, but I think my name should be Will Truman and that I should never reference it,” jokes the actor, whose new TNT drama Perception premieres July 9. “Debra kind of looks twice at me, and I look twice at her, but we never say anything. An alternate life.”



Link to the full article:Spoilers on House, Smash, Glee, Criminal Minds and More -- Ask Ausiello - TVLine

Person of Interest Casts Bridget Regan as Guest Star for Season 1-TVLine

The star of Legend of the Seeker has found herself another guest-starring role.

Having earlier this season popped up on NCIS: Los Angeles, Bridget Regan will next visit another CBS procedural, Person of Interest (airings Thursdays at 9/8c).

CBS’ Unforgettable and Person of Interest Snag Full-Season Pickups

After Regan tweeted about her trip to New York City to film POI, TVLine confirmed that in a yet-to-be-scheduled Season 1 episode, she will play Wendy, “a charming/funny/sexy/sassy hairstylist from Brooklyn who learns that one should always look a gift horse in the mouth.” (It’s as if she is the lost third Broke Girl!)

A rep for the CBS show would not say if Wendy is in fact that week’s POI.

TNT Orders New Eric McCormack Crime Drama Perception

Regan’s other recent bookings include the TNT telepic Hide (starring Carla Gugino and based on the book by Lisa Gardner) and a multi-episode gig on the upcoming TNT drama Perception (starring Eric McCormack and Rachael Leigh Cook).

Person of Interest, like fellow freshman shows 2 Broke Girls and Unforgettable, has already received a full-season order.

This article was written by Matt Webb Mitovich.

Link to the original article:Person of Interest Casts Bridget Regan as Guest Star for Season 1

TNT's Perception Casts Neal McDonough, Cary Elwes, Sheryl Lee, Pamela Reed in Guest Spots-TVLine

Neal McDonough and Cary Elwes will guest-star on TNT’s upcoming new series, Perception, TVLine has learned exclusively.

TNT Renews Southland, Orders New Eric McCormack Crime Drama

Created by Star Trek: Voyager‘s Kenneth Biller and Mike Sussman and set to premiere next summer, Perception stars Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) as an eccentric neuroscientist/university professor who helps an FBI agent (played by Rachael Leigh Cook) solve criminal cases.

McDonough, who played Edie’s husband on Desperate Housewives, will appear in one episode as the CEO of an agricultural technology company. His character enlists a codebreaker (The Princess Bride‘s Elwes) to deciper the messages of a serial killer who is murdering his business acquaintances.

Sheryl Lee (Twin Peaks) also has signed on for an episode of the new drama, playing a woman who for 26 years has suffered from anterograde amnesia, ever since surviving a serial killer’s attack. Pamela Reed (Parks and Recreation) will play her mother.

This article was written by Vlada Gelman.

Link to the original article:TNT's Perception Casts Neal McDonough, Cary Elwes, Sheryl Lee, Pamela Reed in Guest Spots - TVLine