TNT has been cleaning house in recent months — cancelling shows like Perception, Dallas, and Franklin & Bash. Will new series The Librarians be cancelled as well or, will it be renewed for a second season?
On The Librarians, Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle) welcomes four new people to the library organization, to help solve ancient mysteries and recover/protect historical artifacts. Together, they fight against supernatural threats — including the mysterious and immortal Dulaque (Matt Frewer) and the Serpent Brotherhood. The show stars Rebecca Romijn, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, John Kim, and John Larroquette. Wyle, Jane Curtin, and Bob Newhart recur in their roles from the movies.
The TNT series debuted in early December with a pair of episodes that drew a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.35 million viewers. That was a solid premiere for a basic cable series.
Unfortunately, the second week’s installment fell more than 35%, to a 0.8 demo rating and 3.37 million. The ratings have gone up and down in the later weeks but haven’t edged higher than a 1.0 in the demo and 4.1 million. Last night marked the season finale.
Though the ratings fell quite a bit after the premiere, The Librarians still performed well for TNT. It’s pretty much matched Rizolli & Isles’ demo numbers and is one of the cable channel’s most-watched programs. Though the cable channel supposedly wants to focus on very edgy material, it looks like a safe bet that The Librarians will be renewed for a second season.
Executive producer Dean Devlin certainly wants to continue with the show and told EW, “The world of The Library is a world I want to live in for the rest of my life. The more we can expand that universe and take it into surprising areas… we want to just see how far we can keep pushing the limits of where the show can go. Hopefully we’ll hear soon about a pick up soon and get back to work. We’re all chomping at the bit to get back into the world of The Library.”
Via Instagram he later said, “I want to thank each and every one of you who tuned in for your support this season. As soon as we hear any news regarding Season 2 of The Librarians you’ll be the first to know!”
But, what do you think? Do you like The Librarians TV show? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
2/12 update: TNT has renewed The Librarians for a second season. Details here.
The Librarians is fun show that appeals to adults but can still be watched by families. Enjoying seeing John Laroquette, he’s always fantastic. Christian Kane delivers as always. The rest of the cast is entertaining as well. The myths and legends are great to watch and learn about. The show deserves a second season. Bring it back!
The Librarians should definitely be renewed. Every episode was exciting and showed unique twists on legends, tales, and myths. There was always something for everyone, which is hard to come by in these days of reality shows. The stage has been set for more adventures for John Larroquette, Christian Kane and company.
Definitely renew. Much of this season was about building characters and their relationships. I know you have to do some of that in a new series but personally I think the program will be better now that they can focus on saving the world each week. That said, all of the episodes have been entertaining and have held my attention and I’m ADHD.
I really like this show. It’s cute and inventive. Kind of fills the warehouse 13 void
My husband and I both like The Librarian and hope it is renewed
Please keep The Librarians, it is a great family show. It has good writing and actors and is fun to watch.
I love this show. It’s nice to see a show about magic in the world. It’s also great that the language is clean enough for the kids to see. Plus there’s no sex like a lot of television today which I really like. It’s just a fun,humorous and clean show about “real magic” not that illusionist stuff that people pay to go see.
Keep it. It’s one of those shows that you cant let go of. It’s great fun!! Definitely keep it
Keep it!! I love this show. It’s fun, it’s clever, and I can watch it with my kids, who also love it!!
I would like to See this show renewed. I wasn’t watching when if first aired, but then one night ( they always have 2 in a row on) I watched it & it was actually pretty good. .so needless to say I had to watch it from the beginning till they aired last night the season finale.
So I really hope they renew it & I really love all the characters.
I loved King & Maxwell also with Rebecca R & John Larroquette. Love Scorpions a really different crime fighting show. Can’t wait for Rizzoli & Isles Feb. 17th…
Keep it!!!! It is a really good show!
Keep – its a great show especially since Noah Wiley has been added
Rebecca R. did better in”King & Maxwell” as well as Christian Kane in his role in “Leverage”. Series is not as good as the movie sequels. Some of the story lines were a little
hokey. The last 2 shows concerning Tesla and “The Tread of Life” and Jenkins as a past Knight at the roundtable more reasonable. Try it for another reason….
Keep it for sure, it’s a whole lot of fun and it’s GREAT to see family oriented TV!!!!!!!