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.
Definitely KEEP Librarians on the air! So much trash on TV. Finally have a really good one. It’s a must keep!
PLEASE KEEP! I love this show!!!!!
Keep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will be severely disappointed if yet another great show gets taken off the air. It was a great first season, opening a world of possibilities for the three newest Librarians. And Jenkins! XoxoX #christiankane Love Christian’s character in this newest role. The only critique is I’m not in love with Eve. But everyone else I think had amazing chemistry. Love it. Sad it only lasted so feel episodes. Boo. Bring it back! Thanks!
Please keep. This show is amazing ¡!!!!!!!?
Keep!!!!!
Keep it please
Come on TNT…what is there to think about? Writers, producers, directors and a cast that is second to none…Kaniacs around the world excited to see Christian on a weekly show…we do remember, however, how you dumped award winning Leverage. Dump The Librarians and I, for one, will be done with TNT and that will be sad as I watch many shows on TNT. I just don’t want to get sucked in again and get attached to a program then, without warning…gone. Please hear your fans this time. Advertisers will catch on!
Keep the show
I love this show. It is a keeper!!
Keep! A show that was scheduled over the Holidays and still held its own deserves to keep going!
Keep
Should definitely keep it! I love this show!
keep keep keep! I love this series and every single character!
Please keep this show it is amazing
Please keep this show. It’s appointment watching in our family.