Ep 6. Defective

Dr. Daniel Pierce, an eccentric neuroscience professor with a unique perspective on the world, returns in the second season of Perception. In episode 6, titled Defective, Pierce finds himself facing one of his toughest opponents yet when a case involving a young student who may be involved in a hacking scandal threatens to unravel everything he has worked for.

The episode opens with Pierce receiving a call from the dean of his university asking for his help with a student who has been accused of hacking into the school's computer systems. The student, Aidan, denies any involvement in the hacking, but the evidence seems to point towards him. Pierce agrees to take the case, but quickly realizes that there is much more going on than meets the eye.

As Pierce and his colleagues begin to investigate the case, they uncover a web of deceit and corruption involving one of the school's most influential donors. With the help of his friend and former student, Max, Pierce is able to piece together the clues and solve the mystery.

However, just as the case seems to be wrapping up, Pierce discovers that Aidan's involvement in the hacking may be more complicated than he originally thought. As the evidence mounts against him, Aidan begins to unravel, leading Pierce to make a shocking discovery about the young man's true identity.

Defective is a thrilling episode that showcases the best of Perception's unique blend of crime drama and neuroscience. With its strong performances and tightly woven plot, it is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.