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. We enjoy watching the TV Show, it has that Librayan Movie What’s going to happen next adventure
I love watching The Librarian with my kids. Please renew it, we wait every week for the next installment so we can sit down together and watch it!
Please keep this show! There’s no Warehouse 13 and Eureka…we need our weekly dose of weird and fun – and wholesome.
Keep it! It’s so good 🙂
Definitely keep this show! Way too many of the good shows being cancelled lately. At the very least bring it back for one more season to give it a fighting chance. The first season was way too short for that.
We love the librarians! Keep it!!!
oh please please please keep it!!! I loved the movies and am loving the tv show even more!!!!
I love the Librarians. It is an enjoyable show. It had a nice balance of mystery, drama and humor.
the Librarians is my husbands and my favorite show! You need to keep it for a second season!!!!!!!!!PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!
Thank You
Keep it. There’s precious few shows on with this level of creative fun and family regard.
Please keep The Librarians!! One of my all time favorite shows!!!
I really enjoy the show. Please don’t cancel. I watch it with my grandson.
Please keep this one going. Love it!! Love the show. Awesome!!!
The Librarians is a keeper. Love the story lines and find the character development fascinating. Love how it’s picked up from the movies and brings it to life each week.
Renew!