Perception: Reality Vs. Hallucinations

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Most fondly is the TV series Perception. Dr. Daniel Pierce (Eric McCormack), a neuroscientist, professor, and FBI consultant, is also, schizophrenic. Though delusional most often, he is a crime solving magnate, who rarely takes his medication, and often prefers hallucinations that help him solve the most complex criminal cases (Personal Knowledge). His best friends, Max Lewicki (Arjay Smith), his live-in companion and teaching assistant who understands his disorder and helps Dr. Pierce maintain a healthy diet, and work though his battles with reality vs. hallucinations. Kate (Rachael Leigh Cook) a former student turned FBI, who Dr. Pierce assists with criminal cases; and close friend and form roommate Paul Haley (LeVar Burton) turned Dean at

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