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, keep it, keep it! It’s so much fun… great cast! Sick of the scripted “reality” shows that have taken over the airwaves… never watched them, never will.
KEEP IT, PLEASE.
IT IS WELL WRITTEN AND A NICE DEPARTURE FROM THE REST TV HAS TO OFFER
Keep the show!!! It is very interesting and entertaining with great stories and a cast that has so much acting talent, especially together as a group!! Please keep the Librarians on the air!!!! Thanks!!
Keep it! This is the only good show this season!
I love it, you guys should keep it going!!!
Please keep it. Its an awesome show.
Keep it, please! Loved the movies and now love the series. You have to give them enough time to allow viewers to see it. Once many reruns are airing, new viewers will watch a different series because they have seen their current episodes. This will open up a new audience. Love the story-lines, adventure, cast and the excitement. I am glad to see Bob Newhart, Jane Curtin and definitely Noah Wiley make some appearances. I love the way this new group has excellent chemistry. Leverage was one of our favorite shows, so having Christian Kane in another adventure helps soothe… Read more »
KEEP IT!!!!! One of the BEST shows I’ve seen in a long time.
It was a great show. Something to watch on Sunday nights full of adventure and fantasy. Want at least one more season to see what they do with it now the library is back.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEEEEEEPPPPPPP! I’ve been wanting to watch a show with Christian Kane since Leverage ended and when I heard about The Librarians I was so excited for it! Now that I have watched it, I have absolutely fallen in love with the show and all the characters! They’re so amazing!
Please keep it! You have no idea how much I love this series! I just started getting all my friends to like it too! I’m actually going for my masters in library science so the show makes it that much cooler! Plus portland is a prime spot for this show! Love it
Keep it! The show is awesome.
KEEP IT! Its such an awesome show. You’d be stupid to cancel! I love christian kane and dean devlin makes some awesome tv!
Keep it!! Please!I love it, my husband loves it, my kids love it! There are only 2 shows on TV for which that is true!
Keep it … DEFINITELY!!!