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.
It needs to be renewed.
Similar to other successful shows in the genre, “The Librarians” has potential and heart that too many shows lack these days. With a great cast and awesome crew behind it, I see this show lasting for a while longer. So please don’t cancel it yet. There’s still so much they can do with the characters and themes that run throughout the show. This is a keeper!
I enjoyed the show just as much as the movies. Please renew this for another season or two.
I’m really enjoying The Librarians. Hope it continues.
Great show, cast, keep them coming!
I recorded the entire series and loved them all. A great add on to the 3 movies that I thought could have a few more movies add to it. But was extremely happy they put in the series in the place of future movies.
I got my daughter watching it(she is 11) and she is excited about next season.
Hope TNT doesn’t let us down and does a second season and maybe more….
Definitely season 2 good show
This series is a KEEPER!!! Please do not cancel!
i love this show so much that my son down loads them so i can watch them over and over again, we dont have many family action shows or hardly any family shows at all that are good on tv and this show is very good, i will be so dissapointed if it is cancelled.
Renew please loved the movies love the show
PLEASE!!!!! RENEW!!!! I LOVE IT!
Please bring on a second season! I have looked forward to each of the episodes of this show like I used to look forward to watching The Wonderful World of Disney when I was a kid.
Please Don’t cancel The Librarians!!! It’s the best show on TV
Fun show. Keep. Hell you air a hell of lot worse.
Please do not cancel this amazing show! I love the actors (especially Christan Kane) and how they have brought these characters to life!