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 do hope this show continues. And – it looks like the cast, esp. N.W., is having a lot of FUN doing it!
Hope they keep it! I look forward to every new episode! Very enjoyable. I don’t watch much TV but I haven’t missed one episode of the Librarians!
I love it. Please keep it.
Please keep the show! I love it!
Definitely keep the show. It’s clever and full of humor, great the entire family. The cast really brings the stories to life.
Keep the Librarians! We really enjoy it, and never miss a show!
Keep!!! Loved it!
I’ve followed Christian Kane from Angel to Leverage and now the Library. So nice to see him in a role that gives him more character than muscle. He deserves it!
Please keep this show on for more then one season.
This is one show that I would love to see continue. There is still great potential for it. I haven’t missed a single episode and plan to rewatch them during the coming year.
Umm… They should keep it. It was outstanding.
I love it and hope they keep it. It has a quirky adventurous feel similar to Dr. Who, but magic-oriented instead of Sci-fi. I would love to see some adventures that maybe hit closer to home for the characters to bring out their back story.
Please Keep the TV show The Librarians!!! I have told several people about the show.
Keep!!!!!!!!!!! We need more Librarians and less reality housewives, Kardashian’s, backwoods/wards bounty hunter, etc. An amazing show and sad to see it end so soon…need more episodes! Love all of the Librarian movies! Please keep!
Love this show do not cancel or I will never watch TNT again. Want to see so much more!!!
Keep it. It’s a good show. Cute.