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 it greaest show i ever seen I love it. The actors have great schemistry. Me an my girlfriend never miss a show.
keep!!!
Yes, please keep the show. Love the cast – such an eclectic group of people 🙂 They complement each other so well…that’s not always easy in television. Please continue The Librarians – we need quality programming that educates, inspires and generates the “warm fuzzies”. And we need to reward smart writing. SEASON 2, PLEASE!!! 🙂
Love it! Please keep it!
Keep, great show
This show is amazing!! It should definitely be renewed for more seasons. The cast and the writing is great.
I love the Librarians! Do not cancel this show ! It is entertaining and upbeat, all good actors and plots. We need a show like this instead of all the reality crap shows. My whole family loves this show and we don’t want it gone. There is enough stupidity on T.V. as it is, leave us something to cheer us and amaze us please.
Please keep The Librarians!!! Good family entertainment is sorely lacking and the Librarians is something we look forward to every week 🙂
Please keep this show going. It’s fantastic! It has drama, comedy and action. Everything you want in a successful series. It would be s shame to cancel this show, please give it more time for its supporters to come through.
Keep! It has potential.
Renew The Librarians please! Not enough good quality fantasy and SciFi combined shows out there. The cast is awesome too. Love seeing Angel alum Christian Kane in a show I watch again.
Keep it but replace Rebecca Romjin
I love l9ve love this show
Definitely keep it!
Positive, adventurous, sarcastic and I happen to really enjoy this set of actors. More please.