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 it! If I can’t watch it when it aires however I follow it On Demand.
Please keep the show there is great chemistry between the actors and I am a huge fan of Christian Kane , Rebecca and Dean Devlin is a wonderful director.
Keep it,its a fascinating show and love to.see more.
Renew, it’s a very entertaining show.
renew
Renew it to many good shows getting cancelled . Give more time once Noah is dine falling skies let him be permanent on the show.
please keep it!
renew! renew! renew!
Renew it. Haven’t missed an episode.
Renew. Creative, fun, different, inventive. Please renew The Librarians
I really hope they renew it. There are just not enough show like this on television anymore. Its not just about overused superheroes or fairytale characters like most of the other shows on tv, it involves mystery, and history, and the characters are great. I really want to see Cassandra get Jacob’s trust back. It may not matter to him but she was really hurt that he basically said he would never trust her.
Renew!! Love the cast and characters. 🙂
renew the show it was really good had me glued in the whole time!
Please renew “The Librarians”, enjoyed it very much! Cast, story, sfx,creative, entertaining, + Christian Kane, who could ask for more?
This show has so many wonderful possibilities and with the right writers a long life if you give it to them. Please continue the series.