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.
I love the show! Please keep it
Keep it on the air !!! Please !!
Keep!!! Great show!!!!
This is all I hear about. My kids will cry if there is not renewed for other seasons!! Bring it on!
Please renew the Librarians. My daughter and I both love the show.
It’s a keeper. Please renew The Librarians!
I and my family enjoy Librarians very much! Programs with ensemble casts are consistently interesting and surprising. (Bones, Walking Dead, etc.) we would be very happy to see this show renewed so we can follow these interestng and enternaing characters develop and grow. Thank you for giving us some solid family entertainment! We need more shows that everyone can watch.
I love the Librarians! As a fan of the original movies, I was glad to see it stayed true to its roots. The cast is hilarious, and I can’t wait to get to know all of the characters even better over the course of a few more seasons. This show is fantastic!
It was a pretty good show, but I liked the eps without Noah Wylie better. the characters had more of a chance to shine.
Please renew The Librarians!! I’m sad to hear you’ve already cancelled at least two of my favorite shows (Perception and Franklin and Bash). 🙁 You did want to keep me as a viewer, right? I’m running out of reasons to watch TNT; please keep The Librarians!!
KEEP IT GOING!!!!! PLEASEEEEEEE
I love this show keep it!
Please keep The Librarians!!! So much unfinished stories available to continue!!! Give it a shot for ratings! A lot of shows may not do well the first season, but have the potential of a run-a-way hit!!! Just look at TWD!!!
Keep it!!!!!
I think it should be renewed. I like the Librarians and the dynamics of the characters is great.
Keep it.