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 it – I like that it’s not like anything else on tv now and the characters are really good!
Keep it please, but keep it silly and family-friendly. Steer clear of the horror storylines.
And more Jake! (Seriously, he is why everyone is watching!) 🙂
Please Keep, Love this show !!!!
KEEP IT !!!
Keeep!! Keeep!! Looking forward to 5 more seasons!!!
Please keep it. It is such a great show! I’m a huge history buff, so this show is by far one of my favorites. Oh and Christian Kane is awesome!!! I love how the guardian is a female! I need a season 2!! Please.
Please Keep It!!!!!
Love this show. Only show like it on telly today. Keep keep keep
Please keep this wonderful series. It’s the highlight of my Sunday night viewing.
Stellar show! Please keep it. It is a tragedy when shows with some educational and intellectual content are cancelled.
Fun, excitement, a chance to escape while we watch them escape. Definitely should be renewed.
oh PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP KEEP KEEP KEEP!!!!!!!!!
KEEP IT!
The Libarians is such a great show, and I’m not just saying that because Christian is one of the stars: the entire cast is great. I have looked forward to each new adventure. I hope TNT renews it. Things are just getting interesting!
leave the Librarians alone!!! Great show!