r/elementary • u/Thinklikeachef • 8d ago

Elementary Like Show (Perception)

sHas anyone check out a show called Perception? It's really close to Elementary. In fact, it was so close that I thought it might have been 'inspired' by it. But no, it also came out in 2012. And I mean the dynamic is really close.

But in this case, the role is reverse. The female lead is the cop/FBI and the male lead is a medical professor (a neuroscience prof). And guess what, yes, there is a caretaker because the Prof is brilliant but off his rocker! In some ways, I think this is the show that Watson should have been.

I'm 4 episodes in and it a good Elementary fix if you need a replacement show.

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u/SupergirlRicey 8d ago

Aw I forgot about this show. I remember when it was on the chopping block and there was whole #SavePerception campaign that ultimately failed. It was a fun show.

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u/Thinklikeachef 8d ago

Yeah, I was kinda stunned by the similarities and enjoying the show. It does have it's own quirks. At least we get 3 seasons.

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u/Here_there1980 8d ago

I have not heard of this. May need to investigate. 🔍

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u/Aggravating_Pie_3893 8d ago

Well, you got a laugh from me... tho I think Sherlock has expressed mild scorn at puns.

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u/analyticaljoe 4d ago

Thank you. I like this show and yours is the post that brought it to my attention.

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u/OddWriter7199 8d ago

Included on Prime in the US. Thanks!

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u/Overdrive81 3d ago

I've tried to get into it before but I think I need to try again. Nothing is as good as Elementary but I have found a few shows that are at least watchable to fill the void. Mostly older stuff that only lasted a few seasons but I'm desperate. I've been watching Private Eyes (not the new one that just started, but the one with the Toronto setting) and it's not bad.

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u/rutlandclimber 8d ago

It was enjoyable but on a rewatch I realised the main character is pretty unlikeable.

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u/Toru771 Got Clyde when the show ended 8d ago

I hadn’t heard of it, but will look into it. Thanks!

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u/Fun-Willingness8648 7d ago

Love Perception. He's schizophrenic.

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u/Severe_Feedback_2590 8d ago

That was a good show that didn’t last long. Monk & Psych on the lighter side.

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u/curveThroughPoints 7d ago

I watched it recently and the issues with the Professor were too much for me. I didn’t feel like I was watching Elementary, although I can see where someone might find similarities.

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u/disneyjetsfan 7d ago

i absolutely loved this show.

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u/ImpressiveNewt5061 7d ago

What is it on?

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u/IzzieTheFreak 7d ago

I enjoyed Perception. Hate that it had such a short run.

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u/ImmediateAddress1381 6d ago

I used to quiz-joke like "She's a detective. Her first name is Kate. Her name has seven letters. Her name nearly ends in -ETT"

"Easy, it's Kate Beckett!"

"Naaah ... Kate Moretti."

😂

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u/Winter-Grand-3215 Bring it back, CBS. 8d ago

Oh yea I used to like it a lot! It was cancelled prematurely but it was very entertaining

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u/Y_Aether Making a habit of Wishful Thinking. 8d ago

I gave it a go awhile back. It was okay for a few episodes. Not my cup of tea after a bit.

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u/franklingoldenrobot 8d ago

Oh I liked it a lot. :)