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.
Love this show. Though it’s shown on Space in Canada. I’ve loved watching Lindy Booth in everything I have seen her in and have adored Christian Kane since his days on Angel. The rest of the cast is phenomenal. I’d love to see more of the Librarians and their adventures!
keep the show please….
please please please please please keep the librarians we don’t need another good show cancelled and also I think leverage should be brought back as well!!!!!!
Keep it please! This show makes my day!
I would really like to see this series continue. There has been a distinct lack of this sort of campy fun in my TV viewing of late. And Christian Kane is as talented as he is adorable so bonus points to the show right there.
I agree with Kristen: Christian Kane is very talented and adorable!!!
I loved the shiw. I enjoyed the csst, And it was wonderful family entertainment.
TNT has to stop ending perfect tv shows and star the renew of The Librarians
Keep it of course!!!!!!!!!!!!
It’s a great show with an awesome cast and HUGE potential! 🙂 TOTALLY KEEP IT! 😀
KEEP THE SHOW! I love it, can’t wait for the next season. TNT would be incredibly stupid to not renew it. I have all 10 episodes on my DVR so I can watch them over-and-over-and-over-and-over again-and-again-and-again… well you get the idea!
I say for all of those who love it we need to start a Twitter/Facebook and/or Instagram campaign going demanding TNT renew the series! #renewlibrarians #season2librarian #wewantmorelibrarians
The Librarians should be renewed.
my favorite show by far
This show is fresh and awesome! Definitely should be renewed!
Please renew the show. It is highly entertaining and what an excellent cast. Love it.
Please keep the librarians. PLEASE!!!!!!