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.
It’s great to see a show that the whole family can watch. It’s fun fantasy that sparks the imagination. The only show on right now that is similar to the past Eureka and Warehouse 13. Something that is NOT horror.
I am a big fan of The Librarian movies. When I heard TNT was giving us a TV series I set my DVR so I wouldn’t miss them and so my husband could watch them when he returned from deployment. The series lived up to my expectations and more so. The cast has brilliant chemistry. The only disappointment I feel is when the hour is up and I have to wait a week for the next episode. My husband has also found The Librarians to be very entertaining as well and we both hit pause from time to time when… Read more »
I love this show and my Kiddos get n 2 it also,it definitely needs 2 stay
MORE SEASONS ARE NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renew!! Absolutely renew!!!!
Keep it! This show is fun, educational, and overall, just great!
The Librarians is fantastic! I cannot get enough of it. Please keep this show on the air.
Keep Librarians going please!!!
Keeper!!
I love the show it was a great combination of directing acting plotline the characters are strong they’re unique there was always a surprise and a twist around every turn . honestly I am tired of the blandness that the shows that are still being aired have while the shows like the librarians have character and really keep you on edge of your seat and this is the show on the chopping block? For once I wish the network would listen to the fans instead of their pocketbooks who do you think watches the commercials during the break anyway? Please… Read more »
i love this show. please renew it!!!
definitely a keeper!!
Keep this show!!! Finally an American show I could watch with both my parents and kids
Definitely keep! ! !
Keep it