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 renew. A very welcome alternative to all the dark and violent programs on TV nowadays.
Keep it !!!!! Period !!!
it seems like the entire culture of our country hinges on reality tv. Frankly it’s embarrassing and mostly the reason my children and family watch Dr.Who on BBC…and The Librarians! We love it. TV should spark imagination and teach at least something with every hour we spend in front of it. These shows do that. Eureka on SyFy (I still hate that they changed their smart logo to a trendy dumb one) used to talk science and made needing cool again. The Librarians teach a little history, a little math and science and loads of imagination. We need more shows… Read more »
Please please please keep The Librarians! This show was fantastic! I would also agree with more episodes to the show.
Yes keep it!!!!!! It is a great show and just getting started!
Please renew this show. It’s well written and fun to watch. Love the characters and want to see more of them
PLEASE KEEP THE SHOW! There’s so much more to explore, so many things we need answers for and WE NEED MORE.
Keep!
This show has so much potential and there are just so many unanswered questions. The cast is great. They all work so well for the show. Noah Wyle is such a great actor.
Definitely. ..KEEP IT!!
Definitely keep it. Good cast and plot lines.
Keep it. The show is fun and allows for continued adventures
in a multitude of literary worlds. This show is open to some
very interesting runs of the imagination and some even more
great character development in the tradition of
the Legendary LEVERAGE.
Keep it, please! I just got people hooked on it!
The librarians is a refreshingly different, well written and directed show with an amazing cast! Not only do we need season 2, but it needs more episodes!!
Would really like to see a season 2+ I like the humor and subject matter oh and it didn’t hurt to have Christian Kane as a main character .