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 renew #the librarians for a second season. Love the show and would love to see more@ Christian Kane.com01 and the rest of the cast
Keep the show. It’s a good show and very interesting
Keep for sure! I’ve always loved the Librarian movies and I think the show keeps the spirit of the movies perfectly.
I really hope it stays!
Please keep, I can’t wait to see how the new Librarian keep working in their new jobs. The chemistry between the three of them and their guardian is wonderful.
Keep the show. I love it. I think it’s one of (if not the) best new shows of the season.
Love love love this show! Please keep it
Please keep!!
I LOVE The Librarians!!! Please continue the show!!!!!
Keep
Love the show
Great show. Well written and interesting even my 7 yr old with ADD loved the episodes I let her watch(the not scary ones). Definitely should come back for another season. I like this better than some of the other shows they’ve had on the air last few years.
My daughter and I have watched and rewatched every episode. Please, please bring it back. I want to see more.
Keep the show. I love each and every episode.
I absolutely LOVE the show! Please keep!!! <3
KEEP IT ON THE AIR. There are so few family shows.I love watching this with my whole family.