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 this great show! There is a lot of potential there and I can’t wait to see what Dean comes up with!
Please keep the Librarians, wasn’t sure before it aired if it would be any good without Noah Wyle as the star but I love this show.
Its not even an option, its a raging success and should be on a pedestal like no others, every facet of this show is awesome from the actors to the writers . if you do stupidly cancel goodbye TNT, no more viewing figures from me 🙂
Keep! Christian Kane is the bomb diggity!!!
Please please please keep The Librarians! It’s a great show for the whole family! Rarely are there shows anymore that have something for all ages AND are kid friendly. Both my boys, ages 8 and 13, and my husband love this show! RENEW!
Keep it!! Love this show.
keep
Please keep!!!
please keep it! My husband and I dvr it and love watching it together!
It’s definitely a keeper! I would love to see more episodes and see the back story on the different characters!
Please keep it, I liked it very much.
KEEP it!!!! Please!!!
KEEP IT!!!!! I WAITED SIX YEARS FOR THIS FOR THIS IT WILL NOT BE TAKEN AWAY FROM ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please Please Please renew the show!!!!! One of the best shows ever!!!
Definitely keep! Not only is it entertaining & engaging, but it has some elements of education or at least exposure to ideas for people to explore. I’ve enjoyed The Librarians since the first Noah Wyle movie….I’m THRILLED it’s been brought to series form. It’s an excellent show my whole family can safely watch & appreciate.