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 family loves The Librarians! I love that the kids can watch it and we dont have to monitor the show, and it’s entertaining. I love the historical aspect too!
Keep it! It’s fantastic.
Keep it!!!! This is a great show that is so much fun & is family friendly!!!
Love this show! Great stories, great actors and the comedy is right on point.
Keep it! Love it! And, dear TNT, “edgy” is everywhere these days. if you really want to do something SPECIAL making a show that manages to balance being funny, adventurous, dramatic, sexy, AND family friendly (I.e. lose the curse words) would be the ultimate!
KEEP IT – awesome show!!!
Yes, it should be kept. It has the potential for a really great show, is goofy but thought provoking. I see it becoming a wonderful success!
Renew!
KEEP IT!!! My wife and I look forward to each and every episode.
Keep it…
I love the Librarians, it is a show I can watch with my daughter.
Absolutely return for a 2nd season!
I love this show! Keep them coming!
Please keep the Librarians!!!! It is a great show!!!!
Keep it! Love the show! I can’t wait to see this develop and grow. Dean Devlin knows how to help these actors shine. I’ll be looking forward to season 2 with twice as many episodes!