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.
This is one of the best shows out right now. It is the only show I actually committed the time and date to memory so I could never miss an episode. History, Action, amazing characters, great acting and directing. It really is one of the few gems on broadcast TV within the last several seasons.
KEEP
My family adores the Librarians! We loved all the movies and the show is like a mini movie each week. The actors bring the characters to life beautifully. Great shows like this need to be kept on TV.
Keep!!! This is a very unique show with an amazing cast! It is a show that people who aren’t familiar or necessarily like shows about magic or sci-fi can watch without feeling list or stupid. For an hour of my life I can relax and get lost in a different world that is not about crime, police, or fire. It’s definitely out of my comfort zone, but I really love it for that reason!!!!
KEEP
Please keep this show! If you drop it, I’m done with TNT. THIS IS THE ONLY SHOW I WATCH ON THIS NETWORK! The only one!!! Really??????? The Librarian movie franchise was and is fantastic! Please don’t drop this! You can do so much with this idea! Come on get those creative juices flowing guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renew it!!! I love and so does the rest of my family!!!
KEEP! I loved the movies and the tv show is just as great!!!
Loved it, especially the episodes with Flynn. Please renew.
Please renew. I love the story lines and all the Actors!
RENEW!!! Awesome, clean show for the entire family!
RENEW The Librarians! Love the cast and that stories are well done. Enjoyable for the whole family.
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please renew the librarians. I love watching the movies and shows, as well as all of the actors.