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’m really disappointed that they have taken the show off. I have watched it from the beginning and really really like it. I thought Andy was a wonderful role model and a strong woman character and I’m really ticked that there is all crap and reality shows on now they took off Franklin and bash white colour finished Burn Notice finished and now they only have suits which I love to do probably take it off. I’m one of the ones who works during the day and DVR everything and watch it later. I’m not 18 to 39 but I… Read more »
Keep it! It’s a show both my 10 year old son and I like to watch together!
Love this show!! Please renew it!
Keep it please! The networks need to be giving shows more of a chance like they did in the old days. It is a great combination of silly fun, action, and history and lore and the actors are super together.
If you enjoy podcasts be sure and check out Afterbuzz TV’s The Librarians podcast. The hosts usually end up befriending the cast and sometimes the writers and producers so it is another great way to enjoy the show.
Please keep the show it is awesome I loved the movies and Dean Devlin is doing a magnificent job producing it.
KEEP IT!!!! 🙂
Renew! I love this show.
Great show, adventure, comedy and drama all rolled into one. It’s wonderful to have a show that has great story lines and writing. So tired of all the reality nonsense! We need more shows that makes you think!
If TNT wants shows that are edgy then they don’t have far to look.
This show is a keeper! and Joanne you are so right very Dr Who!
Please renew. My whole family watches it. Thank you.
I love it. Please renew the Librarians. It’s funny and entertaining and makes a nice change from some of the dross other people make.
Please renew the show!!!! Love it, love it!!!
Great show it’s a keeper, it’s not like all the other bad shows that should have been cut a long time ago.
Please keep it, I really love it!
Yes I want more
Keep the show PLEASE!!!!!!!!