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 I enjoy it
KEEP KEEP KEEP KEEP KEEP!!!!! Don’t know how many times I need to type/say that before I’ll get my wish. That’s all I want for my birthday is to know that they renewed it for at least another season. And I agree with others and the demographic stuff and the police/crime shows and “reality”. Honestly I haven’t been watching much of anything new for a while because it all couldn’t hold my interest for more that an episode (if it was able to hold my attention for a whole episode that is). This show kept me glued to my seat… Read more »
I LOVE ‘The Librarians’! Bring it back for season 2!!!!!
Keep it! A fun show that you can just enjoy and not have to focus or think too hard. Just the right amount of humor intertwined with the drama. And who doesn’t love Noah Wyle?!?!?! 😉
Renew for second season please.
Please keep The Librarians. It is wonderfully written, the whole family can watch it together. The characters are great and have a wonderful chemistry. I think it would be a shame to cancel this show.
Keep it , please !
Love the show! I vote keep it!
I will admit that I had my doubts when I heard they were turning the movies into a TV series, but I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. It is such a fun & CLEAN family show that doesn’t belittle anyo e or use adolescent bathroom humor to get a laugh …
Please, please,please, please,PLEASE renew this wonderful show for another season!
Thanks for your time …
I was excited, when The Librarian’s was announced. However. I was disappointed in the first few episodes. Flynn seemed psychotic and the cast were like very pale reflections of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with undertones of he Angel series. But the season finale showed real promise and the historical aspects (although brief) were interesting. I say Bring Them Back.
Wonderful show. KEEP IT!
KEPP! By all means KEEP IT!
KEEP IT.. IT WAS AWESOME.. LOVE CHRISTAN KANE
Please renew this show!! I don’t often get to watch live, but that DVR is recording every Sunday! ! I think the cast of this show is amazing; so much chemistry and a truly great story in each show. Please renew!!!
PLEASE KEEP