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.
Please, PLEASE continue the Librarians!!! We were given just enough to fall for the characters and their struggles and we need it to continue to see them grow and of course save the world!! It’s a fantastic cast, the characters are wonderful, the stories keep getting better and better!! Again DO NOT CANCEL, GIVE US SEASON TWO!!!
Second season please!(Though I wouldn’t say no to a possible day change…too many great things to watch Sunday night.) I loved the movies, and the new series is great. It is like getting to wander through your favorite myths and tales or the pages of a history book. It is nice to have a show that while it borders on the mythic and fantasy still makes you think. I think it has earned it’s right to stay. (Plus it is great to see John Larroquette again and being properly used not simply a token.) P.S. Bonus Points for referencing The… Read more »
Renew!!! Renew!!!!
KEEP IT!
Keep it. My family watched every episode.
Please keep this show it is a good bit of fantasy that helps keep me interested in what will happen next week
TNT: Please Keep This Show!!!! It is so nice to see something different. It is the only show that my entire family agrees on. It is so nice and we look forward to it every week! Love it.
I enjoyed the series like I enjoyed the movies. I’d very much like it to continue. It’s great fund and fills a void now that Warehouse 13 is “closed”.
love this show!!! Please don’t cancel!
Love the show, please bring it back
Love this show! Humor, drama without darkness, and brainy mixed with silly. RENEW PLEASE!!! 🙂
Absolutely love this show…..it’s new, fun, interesting with great twists and turns in the plots and the characters have a wonderful chemistry with one another. Please keep it on the air!!!
Loved it!
Bring back the Librarians!!!!!!
Love this show! Very imaginative!!!