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.
I hope The Librarians is renewed. We make sure we are home and tuned in on Sunday’s for this fun and wonderful show. It’s a quirky and refreshing change from the dark dramas, irritatingly dumb (and supposedly funny) comedies, and reality shows that take up so much of TV. Please renew The Librarians, TNT.
Keep the bloody show! It’s the only show I watch on TNT!
Me and my family watch it every sunday…. We love it …..you need to keep the show running
This is the best show on TV right now.It is one of the only shows my husband and I agree on.Please keep this show. Better than Once Upon A Time, which was my favorite before Librarians.Please keep, please keep this show. Please! Don’t cancel family friendly, entertaining, and historically educational show.
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yes, definitely keep the show!
The Librarians is imaginative and exciting! It’s kind of like Once Upon A Time, but runs the entire range of mythical and historical tales, instead of focusing solely on fairly tales. The episodes this season were well thought out and played perfectly into the season finale, which leaves the door wide open to continue the adventures with another season. Too many shows these days are focused on violence and crime and, although those shows are good, it’s refreshing to see a show that can appeal to the entire family while driving discussion and learning based on the mythical and/or historical… Read more »
I absolutely love the librarians! It fills the giant whole that losing leverage left in our lives! It is wonderfully entertaining and so well written. The cast is perfect and I couldn’t wait each week to watch a new episode!
I like the show. Keep it.
DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW! It is refreshingly funny and original. (PLEASE!)
Keep it going. Can’t wait for the next season!
Keep the Librarians! One of the few shows I can watch with the grandchildren that is family friendly without being mind numbingly simple, makes them think about the world around them, and keeps me entertained. Ok, I watch it without them too.
I love this series!! It has to stay!! You can’t cancel it is such an amazing story!!! Keep it!!! Please!!
Love this show…lot of fun and makes you think
Please renew!!!
KEEP!! PLEASE KEEP!! Please Renew for a 2nd Season!! I think its an awesome show and I love all the characters!! I also think Dean Devlin is doing a great job of directing and writing!! I love to watch this show with my family!! PLEASE KEEP AND RENEW for 2nd Season!!
Love The Librarians and Christian Kane!!! Please give us more!!