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 it! It’s a great show with great characters! We don’t need more edgy material, everything is crime dramas and serial killers these days. This is fresh and different.
LOVE!!!!!! The Librarians Bring it back for a 2nd 3rd ….10th season! It’s a Great Show!
Keep it!!! Love the show. My husband and I look forward to it every Sunday! Great concept, very entertaining and had great humor. Everyone meshes well. Great job!
Love the show! Can’t wait for next season!
I loved The Librarians. .. it’s got imagination, fun, great people..great stories and is much better than those dang fake reality showa. I watch tv to be entertained and this show does that in spades !!!
Thank you for that !
Love The Liberarians — it had comedy, action, thriller and characters who are “real”. The best thing is that the entire family can watch! This show definitely needs to be renewed for another season.
Keep The Librarians!!!
PLEASE keep it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep it! It may not be edgy but it’s cheesy and fun and an all around feel good show. The pilot felt awkward and rushed, but I never saw the movies. The following episodes were much better, and I’m looking forward to some more character development.
Keep it
Definitely KEEP! Best new show on TV!
Keep it! My family and I love it. It’s a show for all ages.
Love it! Wish there had been more episodes in Season 1. Hope it gets renewed!!!
Keep it! The Librarians is a great show, one I look forward to watching each week. The shows are intelligent, adventurous, magical and fun, the cast/characters work well together and there is so much more magic for them to explore. Really hoping for more.
Please renew The Librarians! Great show!