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.
Keep it
I think the show is great and can’t wait to see more!! Please don’t cancel it!!!!
keep the show!
Keep great show I already lost Leverage
Keep!
To Noah Wiley and Mr Christian Kane.
Let me just say I Love Leverage, myself and my Beautiful significant other also Have all 3 Librarian movies and love all you guy’s if TNT Cancels their loss we will just get another network Like hmmm Netflix hell YA WE’LL PAY YOU GUYS REALLY WELL LET ME KNOW, KEEP THE SHOW
Keep it! Great show. I’d pay to watch it.
Keep it!
The Librarians is a brilliant show that draws the viewer into a world of action and adventure. This show is unlike most shows on television today, where the viewer simply sits on the sidelines and watches. The Librarians story lines draw the viewer into a world of magic and adventure and makes them feel like they are Part of the Librarian team itself. I find it refreshing to have discovered a show that I can share with my whole family in a world where many shows are often too suggestive for the kids and to0 bland and predictable to keep… Read more »
keep it keep it keep it!!!
Renew The Librarians!!!……. and for a longer season than 1 1/2 months!
I loved the Librarians. It was corny but funny all at the same time. It should definatly come back for a second season. Plus I know a lot of people who like it but don’t have cable so they watch it later on after its been aired.
KEEP KEEP KEEP KEEP KEEP.KEEP KEEP
Keep, definitely keep. I love this show so much & definitely want to see more. Please let more seasons happen.
KEEP!
I love this show! Is was a great starting season with so much potential. Love that they take history amf myths and have creativety. Most shows are cookie cutter and knock offs but this has its own world. I am looking forward to another season.hope there will be. Thanks.
All the best,
LaVon
Please keep the show, it’s good, entertaining, has a good cast and follows up nicely to the movies. I really hope for a second season.
KEEP LIBRARIANS!!!! So much more the show can do!