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 KEEP KEEEP I love librarians and all the magical myths
KEEP…… Awesome show!
Keep it, keep it, keep it!
The Librarians should definitely be renewed. It’s extremely imaginative and tons of fun. It provides a real escape for an hour a week, which most shows don’t do, and it’s so unique. I’m tired of cop dramas and shows that just make me sad about our world. The Librarians entertains me and leaves me with a smile on my face.
KEEP!!!!! I love this show
I like the magic genre bring something new to the table.
definitely renew the librarians! Absolutely an amazing show with a great cast and great storylines.
Please keep. My husband and I both love this show.
I hope it is renewed. I watch very limited television, but it is one show that I look forward to sitting and watching with my family each week.
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW!!!!! The cast is terrific. There’s a lot of good chemistry in the mix and the show’s plotlines are a lot of fun. While my husband and I are the ones that are sitting up with our glasses of wine, enjoying each and every installment, I can just as easily curl up with popcorn and all 3 of my under 12 y.o. kids and have a great night of entertainment!
Please keep! I love the interaction of the characters! A great show that an entire family can watch together and have discussions on. We need more shows like this!!
RENEW PLEASE!! I LOVE THE SHOW!
I love the show it needs to be kept. There are way to many reality shows.
Please renew The Librarians. I really like the originals and hope that you keep this series on.
Please renew. This is a great show to share with my granddaughters!