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 live this show. I could rewatch it forever. This is way better than Warehouse 13. Super cute and so witty. Keep this up and the crowd will come. The writers are amazing, the characters have originality and much to explore. The lore and play of history is fantastic!!!!!
Today i went and liked everyone from the show.
Awesome series! It comes from Dean Devlin and Christian Kane is involved…you know it’s got to be awesome
I PRAY thy continue it and put the first season on DVD because I WILL buy them. It is such an entertaining show and fit for the family to watch which there aren’t that many. I LOVE this show and hope it runs for many years!
Definitely keep it! I was crushed when Leverage was dropped! Please keep The Librarians!
keep! Renew
KEEP IT!!! Librarians is a great show!!! Don’t be stupid like you were with Leverage!!
RENEWED!!!!!!!!! It’s definitely one of the funniest and best shows I’ve seen in a long time. With all the reality trash tv shows AND the dumb same old cops shows this is very refreshing and I’d love to see many more happy seasons. Plus the fact that you don’t have to follow the show week to week to understand it makes it great for new viewers and if you accidentally miss an EP
Love this show! Keep it going!
Keep the show but get rid of Flynn. Totally UNcharming guy.
PLEASE KEEP THEORY SHOP LIBRARIANS!!!! I love this show
Please keep the show.
Keep please! So much fun. I love the light hearted nature of it. I always have to look into the real background of the artifacts or storyline they’re finding.
Definitely keep the show!
The show is great! Definitely bring it back. Great show to watch with the kids.
Keep the Librarians, it is an awsome show & I love Christian Kane!