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.
I am so excited that they made the series! I and my family love watching it. I hope it continues! I love that Noah Wyle is still in it and that Christian Kane joined the cast. John Kim has won his way into being another of my favorite characters in the cast.
KEEP THIS SHOW!!! I loved the original Librarian movies. To have it as a TV series is amazing. I hope to have many many many more seasons of The Librarians.
Keep!
Renew the librarians! Also keep Franklin and Bash.
please continue the series. The Librarians is a charming story. I could suggest that they find a different guardian actor and demand that they allow Christian Kane to sing and hope that there are more than 10 episodes.
Please keep. In a time when it is difficult to find intelligent, quality shows , the one tops the list!! Please keep this show
Renew the show it is a good show to watch so bring it back for a second season
renew lithe Liberians!!! Amazing show!!!
Keep The Librarians!! It is a wonderful show. It is funny, clean and imaginative. This is a show that any network should be proud of!
keep the show please
please please bring it back…..it was up against football
KEEP IT! I’m a huge Christian Kane fan, and I like the movies. I LOVE the series. Please keep it!!!!
Keep The Show, I Love Watching Their New Adventures!!! To Save The Library ♡
Keep it!!!!
Please keep The Librarians! This is great show, I can watch it with my kids and not be embarrassed or feel like I have to turn it off for inappropriate situations. We love the characters and the sci/fi – fantasy feel of the show. And well, we just love seeing Christian Kane on TV every week.