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 Keep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!So Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!My whole house loves it from 6 to 40 yrs old!!!
Def keep its a fun, good humored, and smart family show (rare on TV today). Even the “bad guys” are likable. The xmas episode was especially touching, with a great twist on the meaning of xmas.
Keep the series. It is fun, humorous, and clean. Not many of those around these days.
KEEP THE LIBRARIANS! LOVE THIS SHOW!
Please keep this show. I love it! It’s creative and intellectual!
i was so excited for the show but by the time it premiered I was fully in the middle of the madness that the holidays bring. Thanks to the power of the internet I have been able to catch all of the episodes up to the finale and I’m looking forward to what is still to come!
keep
Keep. Love the 4 working together can’t wait to see what the writers and producers come up with.
I hope they keep it. I’m enjoying it!!
I absolutely love this show and would be sorely disappointed if it was cancelled.
Love this show! It’s the best series on TV!
I love this show, it’s fun, refreshing, with strong female characters, and has interesting well written stories. It would be a shame if they canceled it since it shows great promise to last a long time and be a great show. DO NOT CANCEL!
KEEP it and bring back Perception!!!
keep the show. I love it
I really enjoy this show. Please renew it