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.
The Librarians is a great new show and should be picked up for a second season! It’s entertaining, well written and acted.
Please renew series, we need more seasons with more episodes!
Keep! Luv the show and see tons of storyline possibilities.
Please keep The Librarians. The show was just beginning to demonstrate more of the characters’ differences and talents when Season 1 ended. It was just getting good. Love it!!
Please renew this show! I grew up on the librarian movies!! This show is great! It’s out there and you can still relate and feel with the characters. Fox cancelled Terra Nova, TNT don’t be money grubbers, go for the Library! Keep The Librarians!
The show, comprised of the storyline, actors and writers are increasing maturing in every aspect of the show. The season finally not only had me impressed but at times also in tears! I like mind boggling unpredictable story lines and The Librarians have accomplished this! So my answer is YES, not only KEEP it but build upon it!
Please keep the Librarians.
Keep
Keep the librarians on. I love this show. I love that it goes from reality to dragons,fairy tales and all other topics.
Keep! Please we need more doze of the librarians here in the uae,,, even though were only viewing it on you tube….but they also block it…but please keep the librarians.
KEEP please! 🙂
I like the show alot. Keep it!
keep please keep I really love this show!!!!
Please keep I love this show!
Please keep The Librarians on TNT for season 2 – it’s fun, inventive, and for heaven’s sake – it has Noah Wyle and John Larroquette!! Give it a second year.