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.


Renew! The premier was weakish, but it’s gotten much better!! I’m looking forward to seeing how it develops!
KEEP!!! Please KEEP!!! Please Renew for a 2nd Season!! I love The Librarians!! I think it’s an Awesome Show and I love all the characters!!
Renew!!!!!
I love this show!! It needs to stay!!
The Librarians MOST DEFINITELY SHOULD BE RENEWED. I love edgy shows but YOU CANNOT LIVE IN JUST THAT. You have to have a good balance and the storylines available for The Librarians are innumerable and family friendly!! This is one of my favorite new shows at a time when moronic decisions are being made to cancel some of my other FAVORITE, MORE EDGY shows. You can’t expect #1 ratings during the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS for a brand new series. In this business of television entertainment, I understand some new shows are a gamble. But you have to stop FOLDING when you’re… Read more »
Renew!! Keep!! Commit!!
Renew! Quality programming like this is far too rare and deserves many more seasons.
Renew!!!!!
Please keep it Good show
Renew it I love this show. Haven’t missed an episode.
Love it!!!! Definitely renew!
Renew!
Keep it! Still has lots of potential
please renew the Librarians.
Keep it, I loved all the movies, we watch the show all the time, I’m still bummed about Franklin and Bash, please don’t get rid of the Librarians!!!