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 look forward to this show and record it to view later. Do your stats collect how many people are recording it? There’d be quite a few. From sci fi fans to anyone who likes a clever story, a little romance, and a little adventure, this checks all the boxes.
Please for the love of all that is good KEEP IT!
Keep it! Definitely…..great show, great actors.-amazing scripts, special effects, storylines….Phenomenal guest stars!
What else could you want?
and Christian Kane:)
Please please keep it!!! I love this show so much!!!
have been a fan since the first movie. kEEP and make lots more!
should be renewed ABSOLUTELY! is a show with a great potential! magic, humor, science, friendship, loyalty, fights and much more…The cast is remarkable, everything is just PERFECT! give us a second season!!! we need it!
Keep this show. It’s one of the best in a television wasteland of “reality” shows and other junk.
Keep it. It’s a fun show that allows for the viewers to venture into the world of fantasy and fun while watching. It’s a great show with an amazing cast and a great producer!
KEEP THE SHOW!!!!!! I love it!!!!! It’s fun and amazing!
This show is awesome. All of my family loves it. Better not cancel it or my daughter will hunt you down.
Keep the show – good fun for the whole family!
Keep it, there is so much ugliness in the world today, this is an escape and a welcome one, do not cancel this one. Perception is another series that should not have been cancelled.
Definitely keep!
Keep it. It is a great show and I love it.
I enjoyed the series very much. The stories were imaginative and fun. something many series lack. I have been a fan of John Rogers’ and Dean Devlin’s writing styles and storytelling for a longtime. I hopethe series will be renewed because ‘those 2 are just winding up! The actors were excellent portraying their charters. I think it would be a shame to not renew it.