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.
Instead of coming out with yet another idiotic excuse of a sit-com, or trying to revive a show from the sixties or later that was not that great to begin with; someone should bring back The Librarians. The show is pure escapism, but based on myths or other such events. In this day and age we need a program that we can actually enjoy, while letting it take our minds off of the real world for a while. Please, someone, bring it back!
we love this show! Hate to see that it was canceled. Please put it back on TNT so we can watch season 5.
I loved this show. I’m very sad that it was cancelled. I would love to see it return.
My daughter and I watch this show every night it was our thing… so sad it was cancelled…plz bring it back!
I love this show, I’m a late started on the series. But it’s a great show for family’s .
I need more seasons… I have literally just rewatched The Librarians over and over again, just hoping one day I will hear the sweet sound of season 5 over the horizon.
Someone needs to pick this show up … great fun for the whole family … aren’t enough shows that do that
Season 5 please!!!!
So sad I pray they will get picked up by another network soon and continue this awesome show
This show should not be canceled. They keep canceling anything worth watching.
I love this show and I want it back!!!!
I have been watching this on Amazon. I have purchased all the other seasons. And to my disappointment the show was canceled.
No it shouldn’t be cancelled I really love that show.
I like The Librarians. It’s a little bit like Warehouse 13,but with ancient artifacts instead of modern ones. Hey how about a Librarians/ Warehouse 13 crossover movie?
Please some one pick up the Librarians. It is a great show and keeps the watcher guessing and using their imagination, not like most programs. Like Star Trek, Twilight Zone, and other programs The Librarians makes a person think what is going to happen next. It is not a clone of other TV shows