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.
Please keep this going. It is a fun show that the whole family can watch. I have really enjoyed this season and would love for it to be renewed for more seasons.
TNT, you broke my heart with the cancellation of Leverage. Please don’t do that to me again. Renew this show because it’s just good, clean fun AND because we get smart, strong female leads–a rarity in show business. The Librarians has been the highlight of my Sunday evenings…which is saying something given my love of football.
Do not cancel I like the show and kinda upset about Franklin and bash and Perception…. But anyway I like the librarians it’s fun adventurous and brings out a part in all of us that we wish we could fulfill…..
Keep it. ..I love this show, it is a wonderful show just like the films. This show hhas the potential of being thebest ahow on t.v.
I really love the show, please don’t cancel it.
I LOVE this show! please keep it!
You have to keep this series – it’s fun, it’s exciting, it’s over the top in exactly the right ways!
I love the show.
Please, keep it! Great show, lovable characters, I want to see more of it!!! 🙂
my family and I look forward to watching the librarians every Sunday night were able to enjoy the mystery.this is a rare sure that were able to watch her kids and we really enjoyed
Please, please keep The Librarians. It’s a great show…it’s fun, it’s funny, it makes you think, the cast is great and the writing is perfect. It’s a real entertainment show – it’s what television is supposed to be. It has a very diverse cast – each actor and their character are different from each other, it’s a perfect balance. Would really love to see Season 2 and beyond. Please don’t cancel it.
I need another season. PLEASE!!!!
Great show. Original with a great cast and wonder stories. Please renew. Great family fare!
I’ve watched the show regularly and have enjoyed it immensely. Cast seems to work together well and that can be a rare find. I would recommend keeping the show. It’s one of the few I go out of my way to watch.
Keep it! Great show!