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 please please renew this show. All the good shows keep getting canceled! I love the magical, historical plot line. It’s like leverage mixed with warehouse 13. I love Christian Kane!
Please do not cancel this show! I loved it. Why do all the fun and interesting shows get canceled? I liked Perception and Franklin & Bash. Please bring them back.
Please, let there be more of The Librarians! I love this show!!
I just wish that these networks would really listen to the people and not some system that is flawed. People do record on their DVR shows that they may miss due to not being available during the showtime slot and somehow do not get counted in the ratings system.
Its’s a great show please don’t cancel it. The show has a great potential.
I love the Librarians , I hope there will be a season two. Awesome show 🙂
Please renew! This is my Sunday night my time show where no one interrupts me. The only hour I get to let go of my worries and relax before the work week begins! Keep it going!!!
Love this show! It keeps lighthearted and hasn’t allowed itself to fall into the ‘depression’ pit like a lot of other supernatural shows. It feels happy and makes me smile and laugh all the time. And I love the characters and how diverse they are! And now with the *spoiler alert* library back in order and the three librarians able to go do their own things this opens the way for more guardians and other critters and historical stuff to happen! Pleeeease don’t cancel this show!
Please don’t cancel the show
I LOVE this show!
Definitly keep. It’s just fun to watch.
I love this show! It’s like Indiana Jones, National Treasure, science Fiction with some humor sprinkled in.
Keep it of course. I love the show !!!!
Please keep the show. The whole family watched it every Sunday and we really enjoyed it. When my son (who’s 13 by the way) realized it was season finale already, he was surprised it was so quick. Give it another shot.
Phase don’t cancel this show, it’s the only show I watch on a regular basis.
Definitely a keeper. Fun for all the family – it’s not deep and meaningful, but hey, it’s entertainment folks. Light hearted escapism with a great ensemble cast – much needed in the modern world. Love it!