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!!
I enjoyed this show & hope it is renewed. I felt all the episodes had great story lines whether they were with Noah Wiley or not. I do feel the episodes that he appeared in were well placed so that he kept the remaining Librarians on the right track.
Please don’t cancel it, I love it! I’ve loved Noah Wyle since ER. Christian Kain since Leverage. Im loving the whole cast!
My family loves the librarians please do not cancel it
Love the Librarians, it is a show for the whole family. It is not easy finding a show we all agree on.(ages 8-57) It is fun and exciting, the kids love it too, please do not cancel this show.
Yes, please keep the show for many more seasons. I really enjoyed it….i also think Noah should be in it more , he kind of makes it!!
I very much enjoyed the show. Season one was just the beginning and I know that the cast and crew would be able to take us to wonderful places if given the chance. Please renew The Librarians.
Really enjoyed this show. Great to have something different on. Please keep it.
Loving the Librarians… Please give us many more!!
This is a good show.keep it!
Please keep the show- it’s fun, not something I have to shut off if someone enters the room and promotes knowledge rather than sex and greed.
It should be renewed for a few more seasons, don’t cancel it, I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed a show like this since Firefly got cancelled
Dont be stupid is one of the best shows you have tnt! There Is only one choice and That is to renew it
Love the show and love Christian Kane in it. Please keep the show!
I love this show. I not only watch it every Sunday night, but I DVR it later to make sure I didn’t miss any of the action and dialog.
PLEASE renew it for another season.
Thanks!
Please, give it another season, this show deserve another season!