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.
I say keep The Librarians! We are just getting to know the characters. Ten episodes was not even a full season. The whole team is great, but I want to see more Christian Kane. He really adds so much to each scene he is in. This is the only show that my whole family sets aside time to watch together. Now what will we do on Sunday night?
Great show! Don’t cancel this winner!
Keep it! It is a fabulous blend of history, humor, drama and action!
Keep it! I plan my life around it!
Love the show and looking forward to next season!!!
Bring it back!
Keep it. Such a great show, and the cast are all very good in their respective roles
Noah Wyles sporadic apperances keeps the original movies grounded, while at the same time paving a way for new stories and characters. Itd be a shame to cancel this show after 1 series
Keep it! The movies were great and I LOVE the series as a continuation of it! The adventure is so great and there are so many more legends and things that can be touched upon while trying to wrangle in magic!
Love this show! We need good, entertaining series. Please renew!!!
Keep it awesome show
LOVE THE SHOW!!! KEEP IT, PLEASE!
Keep it. This show is my happy place.
I love the show it gives a perfect end to the weekend. It’s really funny with good acting my 85 year old grandfather likes it to. We need to keep the show.
Keep the Librarians! Highly entertaining & the whole family can watch. Keep it!
I love The Librarians and hope it gets renewed
Keep!! Awesome cast (Especially Kane) and it’s like Warehouse 13 but better