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.
My husband and I love The Librarians. I was a huge fan of the movies and love the way they expanded the world with the TV series. Fingers crossed for a second season.
I live this show please do not cancel it is wholesome and good combo of actors. And very informative I learn something new each time. KEEP THIS SHOW !!!!
Please keep it never get enough of Christian!!!
Please keep The Librarians! It is a fun show.
It’s a keeper!! This show is ridiculous, funny and strangely endearing. We all need a little escape with The Librarians!
There definitely needs to be more seasons of The Librarians. It is a weekly adventure, full of excitement, history, and magic! I love the dynamic Librarian team, each with their own distinct personas.There are so many stories to tell and I hope that The Librarians has the opportunity to tell them all.
please keep it!
Please keep it !!!!
I loved the movies and I adore the show. One season is definitely not enough. So please keep The Librarians!!!!
Please TNT renew The Librarians, as it is a wonderful show for people of all ages. I am a big fan of #ChristainKane and #DeanDevlin, which whenever you put the two of them together, you are assured a hit!
Oh pleeeeeeeeeaaaaaassse keep it!! Love The Librarians TV Show a great & successful spin-off from the TNT movies The Librarian !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Librarians is a refreshingly good show. Much better than some of the crap on TV nowdays. I say keep it.
Would love to see more of the Librarians. Great show.
Bring back The Librarians! It’s such s great show that merges history, comedy, adventure, and suspense! I want to see what’s next for the team!
Need more seasons of The Librarians please!! Great show!!