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 KEEP THIS SHOW GOING!! I loved all of the story lines and the interactions between the characters—
Love The Librarians. Please keep the show going.
Librarians is a great show . I hope it we get a second season the whole cast is great.How can we get the word out for more to watch. I will be glad to help just let me know. Seems like everytime a new show comes on that my family likes and gets into it gets canceled.
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I enjoy the show! Started off a little hokey but got alot better as the season went on. Definately should get a chance at another season!
It should totally be renewed, the show is fun and uplifting!! Love it
Keep it, there’s not enough on these days that’s fun to watch. Please don’t make it another one season show!!
Plz keep it going this show is just as amazing as the movies.
I love this show can’t wait to see season 2
Please, not cancel the serie. She held me from the first episode. Very good, love.
It’s a great show. Special affects are wonderful and so is the acting. Story lines are very different from any other show. It’s an original idea. Please renew.
please keep Librarians– good cast, lot’s of fun places that the plot can go 🙂 Also, I LOVE PERCEPTION and I wish it would stay
they need to keep it going! This show is so much fun and has SO much potential! they have an endless supply of myths and histories to pick from! Not only that, but all of the characters are just being developed! Plus what about Judson and Charlene? What happened to them while the library was severed?! Don’t let it die yet!!
I really enjoy this show. It’s different, unique, interesting show. I would hate to see this show be cancelled.
Please keep the Librarians! Huge Christian Kane fan (Kaniac) and I think the show is great!
Please keep on air. I enjoyed the series.