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 the show!! I was so disappointed that Prrception was cancelled !!
My children love this show’
Definitely KEEP! My kids have been fans of the Librarian movies for years. Now with the tv show we’ve had some great family nights with 3 generations (from ages 7-68) watching it together and having fun.
Keep! Very interesting and unique!
Please keep,absolutely love the show!
KEEP IT!!!
Keep keep keep it. Please keep it! It’s an awesome show with great characters.
PLEASE KEEP IT!!!! I Love it!!!!!
Absolutely keep this show!!! The cast is fantastic, the idea is fresh and it’s nice to have magic back on TV that isn’t gory or involve zombies or grimms!!! Hope it endures!!!
I say keep it. Its different and imaginative. I love christian kane!
Keep! Love it!!
KEEP IT
Love the show and the actors! Real life is boring but I love the adventures The Library sends them on. Please keep!
I have enjoyed this series and hope that it continues. It is interesting, original, wxciting and enthralling. I can see many adventures coming from this show and cast. The cast is perfect for their roles. I hate falling in love with a show only to see it cancel. Please don’t play with my emotions LOL…I would be heartbroken if its canceled 🙁
Keep the show, it is much better than most new shows out there. The characters are awesome and entertaining to watch
Good show, I like noel wylie and all the cast members !!!! Please do not cancel this show!