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.
I love the show. Please keep it. It is bad enough you cancelled Perception. Please don’t cancel Librarians.
PLEASE renew The Librarians for a 2nd Season. Really love the show!!!! The actors and actresses make the show exciting to watch!!!!
Please Keep the Librarians!!!
Please keep The Librarians. It’s one of the few shows on tv the whole family enjoys.
Keep. Love this show loved the movies. Cast of character’s was great
I loved the movies and I absolutely LOVE the show!!!
Please renew this great show. Love the actors and plot!
Love the Librarians! Can’t wait for more!
KEEP>>>>KEEP>>>>KEEP
This show is a keeper!! It is the only show on TV currently that I have my reminder set. It is fun & takes the viewers on a great ride week after week. This show has a life to it that’s only just started. Can’t wait to see what they come up with for more seasons.
Love the show because it is one of the few my whole family can sit down enjoy and share! Please give us another season!!!!!
Please keep #the Librarians I love the show and christian kane. It was just getting into a groove and the characters were coming into their own. We kaniacs want more Librarians
Keep the show!! It is amazing !!!
Love the show! Keep it going!! Please!!
Great show keep it