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 The Librarians!!! This is one off my favorite shows this season. I love this show so much that I watch the dvr recording the same night. Other shows just have to wait. Please renew for another season. This season was too short.
PLEASE renew! I love this show!
Please keep this show going. It is something me and my husband LOVE watching together and has us looking forward to each new episode on Sunday nights! It should totally be renewed for a second, third, many more seasons!
Oh yes!! Please renew The Librarians!! I loved the movies with Noah Wylie. And I loved Season 1. The cast is AMAZING!!! The writing is wonderful! And anytime I can watch Christian Kane beat the crap out of something, I’m in Heaven! And I LOVE that it’s on Sunday nights! It gives me something to watch. Otherwise, there’s nothing else on that I like.
Keep librarians. Awesome show
Please keep. Great entertainment for the whole family.
Keep it …..love it
Love this show putting it up against football not brilliant – give it a real chance
keep it please. My husband and I like it!
Please keep the series going. Love it!
I enjoy the librarians. We record every new episode since work schedule prevents watching live.
I’m looking forward to another season!
Please keep the show. I quite enjoy it, it’s fun and quirky. Has a great cast.
This show is great fun! I have enjoyed watching it, and hope it is renewed.
Please keep the show. My whole love to watch the show.
KEEP IT PLEASE 🙁