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 keep this show going. The characters are refreshing and fun and the premise is different from other shows out there currently.
Keep it! We LOVE the series! We’ve loved it for years and were so happy when it was made a tv show. Please keep it going i!
My family and I look forward to Sunday nights with The Librarians, everyone tries to guess what will happen and who will solve the final piece of the night’s puzzle. I really hope this wonderfully fun show will be renewed.
Keep it!
Without question, it’s just getting started… so it MUST return for another season or 10! 🙂
RENEW!! This show has so much potential for a second season, hopefully others agree and allow the show to continue!
Absolutely keep on the air. It’s a great show with great characters and interesting scripts.
I love this show! The concept is amazing and original. The characters mix well together and yet stand apart enough to where you can pick a favorite one. The story line has been left open enough for many years worth of episodes. Please do not cancel
Please renew The Librarians!
Yes!! Please, Please renew The Librarians!! My husband & I love this show!!
Please renew the Librarians, I love the show and look forward to it every week.
I think it is a fun show! The actors are great and all work well together. TNT should renew it!
KEEP THIS SERIES. The Librarians is one of the best series out there!!!
Wonderful to watch after working all day to lose yourself in utter fantasy that is done with a smile on their faces. Would love to see more seasons, please.
Many thanks, Kate
Renew it!