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 this show. Please.
This is totally a keeper, we are always anxious to see the next episode. LOVE LOVE LOVE this show keep it going
Please keep the show. The cast & their roles are great.
Keep the show. It’s great, and there’s alot of crap on tv these days.
Please keep the Librians. All the cast and their characters are great!
Please keep this show. My 13 year daughter loves all the adventure and folklore..
KEEP……. Love the show…..
Keep!!! This is the only show that I actually watch in real time rather than through DVR. The basis is so great that it could take off in so many directions. And I love the cast.
Terrific show. Keep by all means.
PLEASE KEEP:
My family loves this show.Please continue the series.
Add one more to the “keep” vote tally. I enjoyed all of the Librarian movies for the interesting premise, clever writing, educational tidbits, and most of all, for not taking themselves too seriously. The series, so far, has failed to disappoint, and there is nothing else on TV like it. My wife and I watched every episode this season religiously, and would certainly keep doing so if the series is renewed!
KEEP!!!!!
The only new show that I really make time for in a crazy-busy schedule – KEEP IT!!
Keep the librarians. Great show. It’s so interesting. I look forward to it every week.