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 ON PLEASE…..I LOVE THE SHOW
I have really enjoyed this show. It’s fun entertaining clean and I can watch it w my family. Please renew this as there are few good shows out there.
KEEP KEEP KEEP. I hate the ratings thing because we lose too many great shows because of them. Some people like me have to tape to watch later because of our work schedules. I have every episode taped. You can never go wrong with Christian Kane in anything. It was terrible when Leverage was cancelled.
Keep it
please do NOT cancel the Librarians —- it is a fun show and I really enjoy it.
Keep the show.
Stop canceing shows that perform well. I left TNT when you canceled Leverage. I returned when I heard about the Librarians. If the show goes, so will I.
Please keep this show our family loves it. Series is awesome it even got me to watch the movies which I had never heard of before
Love this show! Don’t usually have the opportunite to watch it on Sunday because I have class early the next morning, but I wath it On Demand as soon as I can. I was so excited they were making it into a series.
I hope they keep the show! I am really enjoying it and love all the actors!
Keep it, Love the Librarians. Thank you for a great show with excellent cast. Can’t wait for the second season!
Keep it. Finally something to watch with the grandkids!
Keep the show! I love it, it’s fun and original and it’s got a wonderful cast.
KEEP THE SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please keep the Librarians! It’s rare to find a show that is smart, funny, and full of action. The Librarians is all of that.
Thanks
Keep