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.
No!! Please don’t cancel this show! I live off this show! PLEASE create more and don’t let it get cancelled!!!
Please keep The Librarians! It’s the most fun show on TV! The cast is great and they actually have something to work with- it’s a mini-adventure movie each week. Thanks Dean Devlin for creating another fun show.
I Missed the show Warehouse 13 but The Librarians fill that hole for me. Please do not cancel this show we loved it so much.
Keep IT, I liked every episode and NEED MORE!
It is a awesome show i vote to keep it going and it the only show I watch on Sunday
So enjoyed The Librarians! Great cast,wonderful writing, talented direction, Dean Devlin’s mark on it all. Adding in John Rogers and Jonathan Frakes influence, what a party! Really enjoyed seeing Christian Kane in a role where’s he’s the brains with some muscle, but not the enforcer of the group. And John Larroquette…what a master of comedy! We need more!
Please go for Season 2 of the Librarians!!!!
Keep this show!!! I really enjoy ‘The Librarians’. I like the humor and the acting and the fun story lines. I began watching because I loved the movies and Christian Kane but will keep watching because it entertains me. John L. is a hoot and excels at sarcasm and Rebecca R. is great as a guardian. Please don’t cancel it!
Please don’t cancel The Librarians. The cast and crew has the pedigree to make this show truly outstanding – given the chance!
Please keep this show going. We need more programs like this.
C’mon! Please keep at least ONE great show on the air! So quick to axe something without giving it a proper chance too grow! The show is AWESOME! It’s funny, smart….give it a chance…PLEASE!? It’s a keeper!
Please continue the show. I am really enjoying it!
I love it! It’s just hokey enough to be quite enjoyable. Love KAne!!! TNT I know with you it’s not what we like that matters. Such a shame.
Please keep this series going. I agree with all of the statements above. Including owning the original movies. Please give time for them to develop further. We need more shows like this.
Please renew show. I would love to see where this goes next.