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.
Keep it ofc
Please KEEP The Librarians!!! From the greatest admirer from Romania, please KEEP the show!!!
Please, keep the Librarians! I like it a lot.
In my country i can see it in Mondays, so i like Mondays since I can see The Librarians!!!! :)))))
Please KEEP this show on. It’s fun and interesting with no ‘real’ killing or focus on negativity.
This show is cool, imaginative, just the littlest bug-nut crazy and, most importantly, it’s FUN!! C’mon, TNT, please, Please, PLEASE keep “The Librarians” going!!
Please keep The Librarians, awesome tv show! Would love to see more
The librarians was a very good show i would love to see a second season i watched every single episode please do not cancel it i also watched all the movies as well it is by far the best tv series i have seen
Please keep the show!!! Love it!!!!
Love “The Librarians”!! Fresh, original, endless opportunities for imaginative storylines, with a fantastic cast!!
please please keep this show…so much of television is reality “tv” which is just bubble gum for the brain…this show allows you to use your brain without being super obvious about it…the spoonful of sugar technique. Television is full of shows that play to the least common denominator. TNT has a long history of going against this trend…keep this pattern going and bring back The Librarians for another season!
Please continue the series. It’s one of the tastiest serials in the box. (puns intended)
Please, please TNT keep it going. I love the fact that they are bringing the Arthurian legends to reality in a modern day setting. Even though they do focus on other geographical magical legends such as the episode with the conflict between the Eastern and Western dragons the Camelot legends still twine through. I would love to see what other mythologies and magical legends they could do episodes on. I would also like to see if they could find a way to incorporate some explosions while still saving the world. The first season of any series is always a little… Read more »
It is the best thing on TV. Not like the everyday reality that everything is. It left you to use your imagination and intellect useful. Love it. Keep it going!!!!!!
Love this show. Please don’t take another decent wholesome show off the air.
Please keep this show going! I love this show. It’s a way my whole family can get together and bond over something.