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… my whole family loves it… including my kids!! Keep it!
My partner and I eagerly awaited the premier of The Librarians; so much so that we made a point to watch during an extended family vacation.
Please renew this fantastic series (pun intended). We’ve enjoyed every episode so far. The only disappointment has been how quickly the season passed.
Keep the show. The Librarians is an amazing show. I really look forward to it on sunday nights. I really hope it gets renewed for a 2nd season. Even my kids enjoy watching it with me.
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 anyone 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 …
please keep the Librarians.
Love this show….please do not cancel. More of Noah please.
Saw all the original Librarian. Was happy to see a follow-up series, and enjoyed them all. Appreciate that the humor is intact–keep this series going.
KEEP IT! Finally a show that is intelligent, touching and funny and not full of blood guts and gore. Please please keep it going!
keep the Libraarians!!! great show. need more of these type of shows. please keep for another season. loved the movies and the show does not disappoint. 🙂
Great show want a second season
KEEP THE SHOW
I love The Librarians! It’s one of my favorite shows ever! Please renew it!!
i would be very disappointed if there was no librarians season 2 I absolutely love the show .my family and I watch it every Sunday it is on and I’ve become a huge fan
Keep it on the air! Please, for the love of all things holy, KEEP IT ON!
Keep! Such a great show. Can’t wait to see where these characters go. Love watching their chemistry. My husband and I look forward to another season!
keep it, please!