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.
Yes, yes, yes!!! PLEASE keep this show!!!!!!
KEEP!
Keep it! It has potential!
Keep.
Keep!!!!
The Librarians is a fantastic show. The movies were awesome, and I’m glad to see that universe expanded into the series. Love the concept of the series, and the chemistry of the new Librarians, Christian Kane, Lindy Booth, and John Kim. John Laroquette is like TV royalty, and what a great partnership between Noah Wyle and Rebecca Romijn. I know I’m listing the entire cast, but that’s the draw of the show — it’s fun, has action, it’s smart, and the ensemble makes it. And I feel like we’ve only seen a glimpse of Jake, Cassie, and Ezekiel, and I… Read more »
PLEASE KEEP IT!!!! WE LOVE THIS SHOW! The actors are amazing and I love Dean Devlin’s work! They already cancelled one of the best shows ever and that would LEVERAGE please don’t cancel another amazing show!!!!! It’s amazing, funny, entertaining and it definitely teaches people how to be a team and how to work together as a team and it teaches people that being different is great and it shows people how being different is a good thing and people should be proud of who they are no matter how different they may seem! Please keep it going it’s already… Read more »
I couldn’t wait from the time I first heard of the Librarians until the first second of the pilot. And then… I went from that to not being able to wait for the next episode. A good show at the beginning that built on itself to being a great show.
Don’t understand what the 3 being separate (with their own little books) means to the storyline… but I thoroughly trust Dean. My opinion:
MOST DEFINITELY KEEP THIS SHOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful show! Please, please keep it on!
Excellent show, I hope there is a second season!
More episodes please
Keep.
Such a combination of ideas and talents, and a cast that’s spot on and such interesting personalities! Get rid of a reality show or two, leave the good stuff!
Keep. KEEP, KEEEEEEP … IF I COULD MAKE IT BIGGER I WOULD!
Definitely keep!! Great show, great actors, and lots of posse story lines! Please don’t cancel this wonderful, exciting show.