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 don’t do this again you put shows on TV and get people to liking them and then you change to
something that no one wants to watch so please this time leave it alone just leave it alone!
Let it get a second season!!! I really love the librarian movies, and this tv show rocks
Renew Renew Renew et al
Seriously TNT… you keep wanting to or canceling damn great shows. Are you daft?
Definitely looking forward to another seaain. Great casting and great story lines. Love it! I plan to pre-order on DVD
I love this show! And ALL the actors. They all just fit together…..
Keep it
I believe TNT should keep the show and renew it for the season 2. I have just recently found out about the show — and it is fantastic! We need more shows like this on TV.
There are not many shows like this on tv, and I really love this one! Please continue!
Please, there has to be a new season!! 10 episodes was way too short and there’s a whole mess of potential that needs to be sought and seen! I will follow it til the ends of the Annex!!!KEEP KEEP KEEP!!!!!
Please please please please please please please please please keep it!!! Love this show watching it right now on demand!!! ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺
Please keep, I love this show.
Please keep this…. Its a great adventure for the whole family. … Not too dark like some shows that deal with magic and mystery.
Love the show please renew.
Must keep. My sister and I get together every Sunday to watch The Librarian please keep it how would i ever get to see my sister if you cancel the show. LOL. One of the best shows on tv on one of the best channels on tv.