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! !
Entertaining and educational!!!
A show kids can watch with no worries! !!
Keep it!
It fills a light, fluffy, fantastical slot, that has great characters and intriguing storylines. I think it’s gotten better since the initial episode and it feels like the season has ended just as everyone has hit their stride.
I Need More.
Also possibly way more Jacob Stone being a kick arse Librarian!!
Love the librarians!!! Keeeeep!!
KEEP IT! I love the Librarian movies and the series is great!!!
Keep it! Please! My family and I enjoy it!
I love the Librarians. This show definitely deserves a sophomore season!
Love it!!!!!
Love the show, it’s clever and fun. Picked up speed and snappy dialogue pace as episodes came along. LOVED the Santa episode. Would watch a season 2 gladly.
I say keep it
I loved the movies and I adore the show! One season is definitely not enough. So please keep The Librarians going!!!!
Very entertaining show, i would love to see another season!
Keep it!!! USA cancelled Covert Affairs, which only leaves me with Rizzolli and Isles and Major Crimes on TNT. Please don’t take away one of the very few shows I like!
More please.
I LOVE the Librarians.. best show that’s came out in awhile I record the episodes to rewatch. Please don’t take it off the air!
i love this show, it’s interesting, entertaining and would miss it, DO NOT CANCEL!