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!
I absolutely love the librarians television series And I’m really hoping for second season
KEEP!!!! Loved it from day one
Please keep this show! I love it and would continue to watch it!!!
Please keep this show! Love it so much!
Don’t be stupid-Keep the show! Sign them for 5 more seasons! It is a breath of fresh air!
The librarians is definitely a keeper. Awesome show!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW. Please renew it. My whole family loves watching it. The characters work well together and love the story lines. Can’t say enough good about it.
It should be renewed.
I love the show. Keep It!!!
As far as ratings&viewings going up and down. December through January is an finicky month. Christmas, New Years, & Football (college&ML). People are all over the place. I watched every episode and it got better each one. Loved the Finally!! Huge fan of #Christian Kane,(loved him on Leverage) #John Larroguette (Big fan since Night Court- showing my age) & #Rebecca Roman. Looking forward to getting to know the other actors as well.
Definitely more of Noah Wylie!
Please keep the show. It is a wonderful show for the whole family. Has quickly become a favorite in our house. Most shows have to much reality, violence , and blood. This show is a pleasant refreshing break into fun and fantasy. Love it. The actors have really melded together into a working unit ant the feeling that the characters really are concerned about each other is great.
Renew
Love it! One of he best shows on. Please keep it.
I like the Librarians! I sure hope you vote to keep it. I would love to see another season!
Great show, hope they renew. We enjoy watching together and the kids like it too.