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.
I can’t believe Perception has been cancelled!! But please give The Librarians a chance I think it has an amazing cast & we here have our favorite characters. Come on TNT at least give the actors a chance to really show us their characters! !
Definitely keep it!!!!! I look forward to Sundays just so that I can watch it. Noah Wyle’s on and off appearances add spice and make it that much more enjoyable. I love the relationship between the Libararian and his guardian. The entire cast works well together. Keep it going its so much fun to watch!!!
Please keep! We are just learning more about the characters and witnessing them working together with such great chemistry! It stirs the imagination with a fun balance of adventure and lighthearted, smart dialogue, what a cast! Let Devlin and Rogers keep making their magic! Pun intended. #Kaniac
Luv it!!!!!! Renew it!!!!
Please renew! The group of new Librarians are great and the show is well written. You have my vote!
definitely keep! Gives a good name to librarians (I am one) and is entertaining, informative, action packed and just overall enjoyable. RENEW!!
Please renew! LOVE this show!!
Keep it! It is great entertainment and wonderful! We love it and look forward to seeing more of it.
Definitely keep the show! It’s fun for the whole family to watch and is refreshing from many of the shows that are available nowadays.
Love it, very light and entertaining
I would love more seasons, this is a great show full of amazing actors.
This show must keep going since there has been alot of great shows cancelled lately and TNT has really pissed off alot of people so far so they need to do something to keep the only reason to watch TNT other than NBA.
Keep it. I have 2 sons 17 and 20 and we get together on Sunday and have dinner and then we sit down in front of the TV and watch The Librarians. We didn’t do this before this show. All three of us enjoy it immensely. I have followed Christian Kane and John Laroquette and Noah Wyle carrers. .they are truly talented actors as well as Rebecca Romijn Lindy Booth, John Kim , Bob Newheart abd Jane Curtin. What wonderful family entertainment. TNT should be proud as well as honored to have r his show in their lineup!! Please keep… Read more »
Keep it! We love it and we love the cast!!
Definitely keep