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 loved the show and hope TNT keeps it going.
keep, please!
If you lose the guy from night court, it will improve things right away. If you have Christian on board and STILL can’t make it work, then replace the WRITERS, not the show!
Keep it. It’s fun, intelligent and clean. Really enjoyed it.
i have become invested in the characters on the Librarians! I can’t wait to see every week just what will happen and which of the Librarians will take the lead. Please renew so more viewers can become invested!
Pls you have to renew The Librarians for a second season. The show is unique, funny and interesting. I love that show.
Love Love Love the Librarians! Hope it comes back!
I love the Librarians. This is a wonderful story. I’m very looking forward to the next season. Please do not cancel the show. Make the second season with the original actors please!
Please Please Please Please KEEP IT GOING! I loved watching the movies with Family and Friends…..and continue to get people into this series! It is amazing! I love the old crew and the new crew! I hope Noah Wyle continues to be in some of the episodes. I love the way Christian Kane’s character takes care of Lindy Booth
Please keep The Librarians! I absolutely love this show!
I LOVE the librarians! Please keep!
I love The Librarians, its funny, and cute and interesting. It brings history and mythology to life on the tv in a fun and entertaining way. I learned quite a few things that I didn’t know historically speaking, and really enjoyed when I knew what was going on with the mythology. It was a fantastic show. PLEASE make a second season and more.
Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Keep. Oh…and keep.
One of the best family shows! I hope TNT is smart and brings this fun, action packed show back for many seasons. Love all the cast.
I love tis show. I ghink it would be better if Noah would remain on tjis djow every week and not just now and then.