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.
The Librarians is an intelligent, funny, and delightful show. Please keep this on TV!!
Love the show!!!
KEEP THE SERIES GOING, IT’S REALLY INTRESTING
Keep it! Good show, lots of fun!
LOVE this show.PLEEEEAAAAASE. renew it for another season. And don’t change the actors. They are perfect!
please keep it! It and 2 others are the only shows I watch faithfully. I loved the movies and y’all have done an amazing job keeping the integrity of those with the show. I can’t say it enough, I love “The Librarians”!
Definitely keep it!!!!
This show is absolutely wonderful! Full of intrigue and suspense and it’s just so interesting! It’s also really, really funny! Please renew this show!!!
love the show, don’t cancel!
Love the show. Watched every episode and re-watched on dvr. This is a wonderful show with the ability to grow in both story lines and, of course, ratings.
It was introduced at a horrible time during the season. I also think the time slot could be better.
The writers are good and the plot lines were great. Expansion of some of the themes will provide great stories ans fabulous show.
Bring it back
Great show – great potential – writing could improve would love to see more historical base facts intertwined with the fantasy – – would love to see at least 3 full seasons. Great cast!!!!!
I love the series, lets keep it going!
Definitely, definitely keep. Love it! Let’s keep some good stuff for a change.
Please keep the “Librarians” on. I love that show. Christian Kane is awesome!!!!
It certainly reminded me of Warehouse 13 but the character development was much better. I’d certainly like another season