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.
Keep it going! Theres so much they can do!
I want librarians to return!! I also loved franklin and bash
I would love to see another season! I know a lot of people who were only hearing about it for the first time as it was wrapping up, and would possibly tune in for the next season!
Please renew The Librarians for a second season. A really creative and fun show.
keep Librarians. It’s awesome!
Please keep this show. It is so nice to have this kind of show on. I look forward to every Sunday to watch it.. Really wish it would come on more but I’ll take once a week than not to have it at all!!!
Please keep The Librarians!! It’s an AWESOME show!!!
Love the good clean fun of the librarians!
Keep. so much potential.
Please keep this show. It is awesome. I love Christian Kane!!! 😉
It’s great! It’s hilarious! Do it again!
It’s rare that a show comes on in which I like all of the characters.
Christian Kane is unbelievable talented. Please renew the show.
KEEP IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep it! The show is an adventurous show, it has amazing and talented actors! And let’s face it we all love Christian Kane
I loved it!! Please keep it for more seasons. The show can only grow and I for one am dying to watch it for years to come if possible. Renew renew renew!!
Keep the show going please!!! It’s one of the few shows my family and I still watch on regular TV. We love the show!! Keep it going!