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.
You’ve got a great franchise in The Librarians. You have an incredible cast and major potential in story lines. There is no reason not to continue this show. I would LOVE to see another season or two, or three, or four, or five. You get the idea.
Please keep it, you all keep taking the good shows away. 1st Leverage and now this??? People are hurting in the country and we need shows like this that show positive things. YES YES YES keep the show on !!!!!!!!!
Definitely keep The Librarians! I loved the original trilogy and was super excited to see the new TV show. I was anxious at first about whether they could stay true to the original, but they did a wonderful job. Noah Wiley is, of course, great, but I think the chemistry between the new Librarians is wonderful too. KEEP IT!
Keep The Librarians!!!! Closest thing to Warehouse 13, really enjoy it.
Good family entertainment teaches some history too
KEEP…KEEP…KEEP!!!!!
It is a charming, funny, interesting show. Please give it time – give it a second season. Nice mix of cast.
loved it! Exciting little roam thru Classic tales! FAMILY fuN!
Definitely another season please. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!!!
Keep it
Keep it for sure. Love the show. One of the best that I have seen in a long time.
Keep it. It’s new. Different. And a Change of pace
Keep it!!
Please keep this gem! It’s a fun program layered with all sorts of little things. It’s just an absolute joy to watch. A family friendly adventure that allows us to escape for a while and simply enjoy.
KEEP!!! Please please please.