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 keep keep!! Love love love this show!!!!
I enjoyed The Librarians new series very much. I vote to keep the show. The new librarians were just beginning to settle into their roles. I loved the addition of John Laroquet and, of course, Noah Wylie is great. I hope to see more of this group.
what! don’t cancel it.. the movies are great and the show is an awesome addition to those movies
KEEP THE SHOW!!!! I LOVE ALL THE CHARACTERS!!! Who doesn’t want more Christian Kane!!!
Keep it…..my 10 year old daughter and I LOVE the show
KEEP!!! Please, please, KEEP The Librarians!!!
Absolutely keep it! Cancelling shouldn’t even be an option! It’s just a wonderful and fun show for the whole family. Really hope there is a season 2.
Keep it!! Look forward to it every week. I can’t believe the season finale already!
This a great show! Please keep it.
Better keep this show or I will forever ban TNT on my television set…..We, as a public, are sick of all this reality BS which seems to stick around, when they cancel good family shows….
Love this show and will be very sad if this show isn’t picked up for another season. So much fun and love the characters.
I love this show! Looking forward to a new season! Please renew. I have seen every episode and look forward to many more! 🙂
I think librarians is an entertaining show. Each episode can stand well on its own so you are able to enjoy if you accidentally miss an episode. I would Ike to see how the shows characters grow.
Keep it!! Please keep it!! Such an awesome show!!
I want to see a second season of The Librarians!!