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.


Keep it!
I am enjoying the program. I would like to see Season 2 Please continue the series
Please renew it.
Its a little bit Eureka, a little bit Warehouse 13, a little bit Doctor Who. There is a hole in the entertainment spectrum and we need this show to fill it.
This is one of the most refreshing shows on TV right now. It reaches all ages. You can watch it with your kids!
Please, renew the show for another season.
Keep it!!!
Keep it! I love this show!!!!!!
KEEP IT!!!!!!
LOVE IT <LEAVE IT ON
Keep the show
LOVE IT! MORE. MORE. MORE. MORE!
AND PLEASE TAKE ALL THE STREAMING AND ONDEMAND NUMBERS INTO CONSIDERATION TOO. MOST FOLKS I KNOW DON’T, OR CAN’T, WATCH SHOWS “LIVE.” AND THIS SHORTENED SEASON DIDN’T HELP.
MORE.MORE.MORE.MORE!
i hope you, TNT, get the point. i hate yelling like that.
LOVE IT! Keep it! Love anything with Christian Kane!!!!
Great show, my kids and I (teenagers by the way) really love it. Also, maybe add some budget for Special Effects??? That would be the only downside 🙂
I love the show!!!! Please don’t cancel it!!!
Keep it! One of the most original shows I’ve seen in a long time! Plus I can watch it with my son.
Love the show. I like Flynn the best.