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.
Please keep The Librarians. I loved the movies and I love the continuing series. At my age (63) there doesn’t seem to be much I do like on TV anymore.
Keep!!!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE keep the show going!! It is an AWESOME show and I feel it can only get better! Please please please keep it!!
I love the magic, special effects and the actors. I love the show. …PLEASE! PLEASE keep the show. I want to see more of The Librarians.
Keep!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renewed the Librarians TV show on TNT
I say renew but work on the stories. The actors are great! The stories are a bit corny but I can live with some corny just make them more action packed!
Renew
It has been a joy to watch the show. Working in the Library Field it is good to see us portrayed a bit zany!
Renew!!! I love the show ! It’s funny Mystery and magical . Love the characters
LOVED the show, definitely renew for season 2 and maybe put it out this summer?… just a thought. thanks for listening!
Renew! Renew! Renew! Stop cancelling all the GOOD shows. Get rid of some of the Crappy reality shows!
I love the show! Please do not cancel it….
KEEP IT!!!! I say RENEW THE LIBRARIANS! !! Don’t let the network gods pull another FIREFLY!! The Librarians is the only good thing ON TV!!!
I love the show it needs to come back for another season
More please! It’s a fun family show. There are so few of these left!