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. I love this show and cannot wait to see what adventures they find next.
MUST KEEP IT!
KEEP IT……
Keep it it’s the best new show on, fun a light hearted!!
Keep the show!! I love it and look forward every week!
Keep and put on hulu or Netflix please!!!
Keep it. Look forward to watching it. Everything on TV now is all blood and guts or stupid “reality” TV. It’s nice to have something to look toward too.
The Librarians delivered on all fronts. It is almost impossible to find quality television that will also stimulate education with kids. This show has done that for my family in spades! While I find the ties to history, both myth and reality very entertaining, it causes my girls to question every time I laugh or giggle. They are learning, while enjoying, which is priceless in itself. Please bring back this wonderful show, and bring back all the outstanding characters! Don’t forget Charlene!!! Save your receipts!!
Please keep it! Great cast and amazing story 🙂
WANT TO SEE IT RENEWED!
Keep this show, for sure. There is nothing else like it on television right now, and the acting and storylines are captivating. Fantastic cast!! Keep it, keep it, keep it.
Keep it.
Keep it. I love the site and it will be great to see Noah Wyle return full time if there is a season two.
Please renew/keep the show!! I love the concept of the library, the artifacts and the history. I am impressed by the educational side as well as the entertainment side of the show.
Definitely keep it.
It has kept my interest & is a good follow-up to the movies! It should be renewed keeping the cast it currently has!!!!!