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 PLEASE PLEASE keep the Librarians!!! I love the characters and the fun adventures. Plus, it helps fill the gap since Warehouse 13 went off the air. There are so many fun ways, and story lines this show could do. Love it. Don’t cancel.
Renew The Librarians. I never miss it.
Please keep The Librarians!! It is a great family show!!! Love it.
KEEP! This is a great show. It held my interest with the balance between action and whimsy. The Librarians gave me a chance to escape into magic and out of my dreary life.
Keep it loved it!!!
KEEP IT GOING!!!
Please keep the librarians awsome show.
RENEW RENEW RENEW!!!!
Please keep it! It’s great fun for our family. For the love of ‘Firefly’, don’t let the magic end!
Preach!
KEEP THE SHOW!!!! You have to! I love the show! I was so excited to see that Christian Kane was in it too! The man has it all, he can sing, he can act, and he is sexy!
As a lighter, campier version of the fantasy / sci-fi stuff I usually watch, I found myself looking forward to it. My wife even began to enjoy it and she’s not usually a fan of the genres.
I’ve enjoyed the series very much. I hope TNT renews it for a second season. I enjoy the humor, the characters, and the little bit of knowledge the show sneaks in each episode.
LOVE it.
Please keep The Librarians!! such a good cast and the show is one that I can watch with my family!!
Please keep The Librarians. It is an excellent show! The cast is fantastic and the premise is exciting, building on the success of the Librarian movies.