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!! And seriously, what was with the short season!?! More please!
The Librarians is a great show!
KEEP. Why is this even a question? Lock all these actors/writers/showrunners/crew members/etc up to long-term contracts and let it ride. Fantastic show, likable characters, engaging stories, the chemistry between the cast members is off the charts. Fun fun fun!
Keep it please…very light and entertaining!!!
Please keep this show. There is all kinds of reality junk shows on. And the good shows are being taken off.
PLEASE, PLEASE KEEP THIS ONE!
Keep it
they have to keep it!!!! I love it!!!
Please renew “The Librarians!” The adventures are so much fun to watch and are even a little educational as they are based on mythology and folklore.
My entire family loves the “Librarians” PLEASE RENEW THE SHOW. We all work odd schedules so we DVR it and watch it as a family.
Please renew The Librarians, I love it so much!
You have to keep it! Awesome show!! LOVE THE LIBRARIANS!!!!
Please renew The Librarians!! Love the show!
Please keep this show! It’s so nice to watch a show with my kids and not have to worry about my kids leaving the room! That’s more important to a lot of people than you realize!
I love The Librarians!!! Please, please, please keep it!! I was so excited when a TV series was created from the 3 movies. I will watch each week without fail and will enjoy the reruns!! Keep this show!!
This is an amazing series and I really hope TNT renews it for a long, long time. It’s one of the few shows that my whole family can watch together. Adventure, romance, mythology, science, magic, friendship, heart, and the battle of good vs evil….what’s not to like?