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.
This must be a keeper. It’s very entertaining & a fun way to “learn” about history. We love watching it each & every week.
Definitely keep it!! I didn’t think it was much at first but I have definitely grown attached.
Please keep this show! I loved the movies, and the series is adorable. It’s got that campy “Xena” feel that’s missing from so many other serious (/eyeroll) shows. The new librarians are charming — and I’m dying to see how the Jacob/Cassandra storyline plays out!
Keep it Something my whole family will watch together Love Noah Wylie
Keep. Very entertaining!!
Keep the Librarians it’s a entertaining program which I watch every Sunday.
RENEW IT!!!!!!
The Librarians is a show that I want to keep watching. Love all the characters in the show.
Please renew! I love this show. It’s gotten better with each episode
Love it! And it’s a show I can have on with the kids around!!
Keep it! I love watching the characters of the show!
Keep it! One of the few shows we can watch as a family. We watched them all either on our DVR or OnDemand. Love it!
Keep it! I love this show.
I love the Librarians! It’s quirky, funny, and exceptionally entertaining. It’s also one of the few shows I can watch and not worry about my 8 year old son seeing anything he shouldn’t when he walks in to see what I’m watching.
Please keep!! It is a great show that I thoroughly enjoy!