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 love the Librarians! It is one of the few shows that I can watch with my 10 year old daughter without having to make her cover her eyes or ears during parts. Please keep this on TNT for years!
I enjoyed all the movies and I have enjoyed the series. Please bring it back for another season! My kids loved it as well! We would all get together and watch the Librarians each Sunday night.
Please keep The Librarians on the air. It is such a family friendly show. It exposes children to myths & legends. Things that are not seen on television, or taught in schools anymore. The show had sparked an interest in my 9 year old. She wants to know all these wonderful stories. There are no shows like this on the air. We loved all the movies. The cast is fantastic! Their chemistry is spot on. Say yes to Season 2! Thanks!
Please keep it! If something happens that I don’t get to watch at regular time, I definitely catch it on the replay. Love the characters & the relationship between them. Love all the imagination that the writers put into each episode. Don’t cancel!
Please keep it. LOVE the show.
Keep it! I want to see this every week. So absolutely renew. Great TV show and the characters are really coming together as a team and developing as we get to know the. The premise leaves so much potential for future shows.
Love Dean Devlin, LOVE Christian Kane, so it’s a no brainer for me. RENEW!!!
I enjoy this show very much. It is light and fun. I have laughed out loud and shed a tear. It is different a breathe of fresh air hope it lasts a good long time. Second season please.
Keep it!!
Please keep this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s one of the few modern TV shows I enjoy!!!! I absolutely love it!!!! It’s also one of the few shows I can watch with my little siblings. So please, please, PLEASE KEEP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
The show is wonderful. It keeps the spirit of the movies and is funny and well acted. There are so many more possibilities. I really hope that it comes back for at least another season.
Keep it! I liked the movies but love the show!!!!
Please keep this show! As viewers we are getting tired of interesting, creative, and family friendly shows being canceled by what we see as flawed metrics/ratings. We DVR everything and watch shows as our schedule allows, and since we do not think we are unique in this respect, what do the “ratings” mean today anyway?
They should keep this going for ever its a great show
Please keep the show it’s one of my favorite