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The magic is gone, at least for now. TNT has cancelled The Librarians TV show after four seasons. On Twitter, executive producer Dean Devlin confirmed that he had just received a call confirming the cancellation. However, a glimmer of hope remains. Devlin said he will, “…immediately begin the process of trying to move the show elsewhere,” and asked fans to keep their fingers crossed.
A TNT fantasy-adventure drama, The Librarians stars Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Harlan Kim, and John Larroquette, with Noah Wyle recurring as veteran librarian, Flynn Carsen. Like the film franchise, the TV series centers on the ancient organization dedicated to safeguarding an unknowing world from the secret, magical reality hidden all around. The librarians serve as the protectors of the world’s mystical treasures.
The Librarians Cancelled After Four Seasons on TNT
Check out Devlin’s tweet, as well as tweets from stars Christian Kane, and Lindy Booth.
Just got the official call. TNT has cancelled #TheLibrarians – I will immediately begin the process of trying to move the show elsewhere. Please keep your fingers crossed for us!
— Dean Devlin (@Dean_Devlin) March 9, 2018
Well…. RT @Dean_Devlin: Just got the official call. TNT has cancelled #TheLibrarians – I will … https://t.co/iisRbdCmke
— Christian Kane (@ChristianKane01) March 9, 2018
sad news guys… we are all just as devastated as the fans. here’s hoping it’s not the end, but if it is…thank you all for four amazing years! #TheLibrarians https://t.co/y2WNXLXA7Z
— Lindy Booth (@LindyBooth) March 9, 2018
The Librarians: A Look at the Ratings
The fourth season of The Librarians averaged a 0.29 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.45 million viewers. Compared to season three, it was down by 38% and 20%, respectively. From that perspective, the cancellation makes sense.
Among the eight first-run scripted TNT TV shows we’re currently tracking, The Librarians ranks fourth in terms of its demo ratings average and drops to fifth in terms of average total audience. Running in the middle of the pack after four seasons is still respectable. However, in the last year or so, TNT has been repositioning itself as the home of edgy, grittier drama. The Turner-owned cable network even cancelled Major Crimes this year — its number one show. Like that procedural, it seems like The Librarians is as much a victim of the cable net’s new image, as of Nielsen households.
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Librarians TV series? Shoul it have been cancelled or renewed for season five on TNT? Sound off, in the comments.
Can Someone ( Network ) please pick up The Librarians Season 5. Its a Fantastic show with a lot of support.
Please release season 5!
Great show….
Please renew “The Librarian’s”,. In the world we live in today it’s awesome to have a Great show that can let you relax for an hour of enjoyment!!!!!
Please release season 5! This tv show is my favourite!
PLEASE BRING BACK THE LIBRARIANS!!! THE MOST ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SHOW TO HAPPEN TO TELEVISION IN A VERY LONG TIME
Please bring back the librarians while I don’t have cable I wait in anticipation for the next season being put out on dvd to but it’s one of my favorites. The cast is amazing and the mythological possibilities endless. Please bring it back, and after maybe it will help keep our real libraries and books alive.
I loved that show! Still watch the reruns on Hulu. The fact that a group of librarians run around saving the world is fun! I kinda hoped it would influence today’s kids to become interested in actually reading books; which maybe isn’t a completely antiquated concept…?
I’m not giving up hope. This is a great show and will be back on TV one day!
Bring back the Librarians – love those guys!
PLEASE BRING “THE LIBRARIANS” BACK!!
So few family T.V. shows…This series brings knowledge to young and old, and now we can search the internet for more knowledge on subject, so we can kearn more. Where’s the BAD in that?
Tnt was made by this series as it start from the TV movies. To end on season 4 sucks and makes all loyal followers and fans feel cheated hulu someone please save the show, as Hulu saved the Mindy project. Canceling this show is not just some Network sensible descion! It has 4 leading roles for which asian, women, and even the outcast as role models. Not for nothing but that should say something 18-49 I may fit into that bracket but also I binge watch along with purchasing the DVD for my niece’s and nephews so please someone pick… Read more »
Please renew for a season five, its one of the best tv-series ever! I have always been fascinated by history and now thanks to this series my children now shows intrest in history and joyfully ask, when we can go to our library so we can learn more about the stories in the show.
Need to be renewed for season five.I love the series so much
No one is picking it up, folks. The talk about it has died down to less than a whisper.
It was just released DVD season 4 and so it was brought to us binge watchers attentions