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 absolutely LOVE Librarians. Renew Renew Renew! Seriously…..RENEW!!!
Renew
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Keep it! The acting, the story lines come on this is one of the best shows out there.
You have such great actors like Christian Kane, Rebecca Romijn, Noah Wyle, Lindy Booth, John Kim, John Larroquette, Matt Frewer, and Lesley-Ann Brandt.
Then there are the story lines which to me are awesome and so creative. For instance Bruce Campbell as Santa Claus too awesome for words!
Please keep
I love watching the librarians! It’s something new and refreshing but with a little hint of history! I say bring on the next season!
Please keep The Librarians! It’s a great show that the whole family can enjoy watching. The cast has a great dynamic that is hard to duplicate. And Noah and Christian on the same show!?!?! Please!! A Must Watch!!
Please keep the Librarians. It is a very entertaing show. I love all the characters.
Please keep it I love this show.
Renew
I say renew The Librarians! Everyone on that show did a wonderful job and I was always excited to see what story they were going to talk about next! Please Please Please bring us season 2!
I enjoyed the show and would love to see more.
Keep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes please renew this series. It is original and very entertaining.
Renew!!!
LOVE this show! And so do all my friends! Please renew for seasons 2-7!!! Love all the weird things that happen on this show and especially Christian Kane! Been watching him since Angel! RENEW, RENEW, RENEW!