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, love the cast makes a great show.
keep it keep it keep it keep it………etc…..keep it
Absolutely love this show and the characters/actors. The story line changes weekly and that is refreshing in a series.
It’s a KEEPER!
RENEW! Season Finale left so many opportunities for new stories!
Please keep the show. It’s the first one in a long time I’m actually interested in. It’s amazing and the storyline is really intriging. The characters compliment each other.
Please keep the show, I love it
Renew!!!!
Keep it! loved the movies and love Christian Kane! I want to see what the world of the library still has to offer.
Please keep this show. I
Keep The Librarians ! Its a great show ! When Leverage was cancelled, I stopped watching TNT until The Librarians started airing. If this show winds up cancelled, I will never watch TNT again.
I love this show the actors the storyline all of it. I say keep it!!!
Keep it
PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW.I AM HOOKED ON IT
KEEP IT!!! YOU ALWAYS CANCEL THE BEST SHOWS! BEST NEW SHOW OF THE YEAR!! LISTEN TO THE VIEWERS WHO LIKE IT PLEASE!!!
Still don’t understand the cancellation of franklin & bash. liked this one also… maybe this is a sign that the programs we like to watch can only be cancelled…..