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!!!!! Such an amazingly addictive show. Absolutely love the cast and story lines. The comedy cracks me up too! 🙂
Please please please keep it! Every cool show is cancelled or finished early! Please keep this one! We need it! I promise we need it!
Is this even a question?? Yes, OF COURSE it’s a keeper!!
Keep keep keep keep keep I love this show!!!!!! Please
Definitely bring this show back for a second season!! I loved ending my Sunday by watching the exciting adventures of the Librarians!
Keep it. One of the few shows that families can watch.
Keep it. I love the adventures they go on and seeing the interactions between them.
Keep it. Always enjoyable and would love to see how the characters develop.
Please keep! It is a new concept and I love the way the writer has incorporated so many different aspects of fairy tale and myths into this show! The actors/actresses are wonderful! Please, I would love to see season 2!
Keep it, it’s a great show!!!! I can’t wait to see more episodes. It is a refreshing break from all of the reality garbage that crowds the television channels as of late.
Keep it! I always caught it onDemand. Christian Kane alone is worth it!
KEEP!!!!
Would be nice if they would bring these out in Australia and get our rating before cancelling them. We get shows like this after they have been cancelled already.
Please keep it. I thought it was a great show!
Definitely a keeper. Have enjoyed every episode.