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.


Definitely keep it – one of my favorite shows by miles!!!
Best thing on tv these days! Love it!! Please keep it going!
PLEASE BRING THE LIBRARIAN ‘S BACK! It is an awesome family show and it shows that things that make you special are acceptable.
Renew for sure!!! My whole family loves it! We all watch it together!! It’s well written with amazing actors!
Please give us more!!!
Keep! Would love to see another season.
PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW ON!!!
GIVE IT THE CHANCE IT DESERVES!!!
Love the show especially with Noah Wyle. Please bring back for second season.
Absolutely love the show. Would love to see Sonya Wagner make a guest appearance and throw a monkey wrench in things…
I LOVE this show!! We have three generations in my house and we all watch it together and enjoy it immensely. Please renew it!
definitely should keep the Librarians show!
I love this show, it is good family entertainment.
yes I hope the Librarians will keep going and not be cancelled, it definitely has caught my interest and I really enjoy the adventures and fantasy and humor.
This was a great season. Lots of fun, great characters and quests. Please return for a 2nd season!
I ABSOLUTELY NEED MORE OF THIS SHOW IN MY LIFE!
This show is truly the best show on television right now. Every episode keeps you hooked, especially with Lindy Booth & Christian Kane’s characters. Marvelous! NEED MORE! MAKE MORE! SEASON 2!
I love this show I love the movies please renew the characters are duffrwnt and you can learn off of this please renew