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 the show it is just getting started and reminds me of ‘Warehouse 13’. Yea its not real, and we need that escape, from the crap that is on year after year.
KEEP THE LIBRARIANS!!!!!
This show has just started. It’s a great show with wonderful characters. Please keep it on the air. Renew it for a second season.
Please keep the show going. Enjoy very much.
It is a different take on the world of Warehouse 13. I like the characters/actors, and will probably continue to watch it, but wouldn’t be surprised if it got canceled. Of course, I also like that it is filmed in Oregon where I live, that is a big plus.
I have enjoyed the series. Almost as much as the movie. Can’t watch at time of showinng but have downloaded to watch on my tablet. Keep them coming…please!!!
It’s a keeper!!!!
Please keep The Librarians on. It was very refreshing. BUT, Christian Kane is much more capable than the part of Jake Stone. He needs to be in it a lot more. I bet his following is far greater than the rest of the cast.
KEEP, KEEP……………..PLEASE
Please please pleasee keep the show
” Don’t stop believing” and keep on The Librarians. Too many non family type shows are out there.
#NotAnotherFirefly #NotAgain! Damnit! Please! #Don’t cancel my favorite fantasy show on TV! PLEASE! #SaveTheLibrary #SaveTheLibrarians
Renew!!! Give it a shot when it has a real chance to see how it’s doing.
Yes! Please keep the show!
The Librarians is a great show. I hope the exec’s don’t make another stupid decision and cancel ANOTHER great show because those morons want the dumbed-down viewers to have another crap reality show. Please keep The Librarians on for as many seasons as possible!
LOVE THE LIBRARIANS!!! PLEASE RENEW THE SHOW!!!!!!!