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 The Librarians. Very entertaining for family. Which is rare.
Definitely a keeper!
Love love love it!!!!
I can watch it with my family. Please keep in on. We just started watching and have in demand all 10 episodes in two weeks
Just waiting for next season
Keep. It’s a great show!
Keep it. A great show to watch even entertaining for my kids
The Librarians is fabulous, especially with Flynn coming back, too. Everyone in the cast is perfect. Please don’t cancel.
Please please please keep this show… I loved the Librarians movie but seeing the world cracking open is just so amazing… I love it. Please keep it going.
Please bring it back. TV needs more Christian Kane. 🙂
Please keep the Librarians. We need more entertaining clean shows.
I absolutely love this tv show! The charters are so funny, and have good actors playing them. I really hope that it has another season. I would watch it, and so would a lot of my other buddy’s! Please, I’m begging you! For the sake of my sanity!
Please keep it. There are so few fun and entertaining to watch as a family.
Please keep The Librarians! This has not only been one of the most entertaining shows but some of the episodes have interesting twists to history. I would love to see more!
I love the show please dont cancel it.
My family and love the show and plan 6days ahead to see the next. We have recorded some and still watch them 2 to 3 times a week over and over Again! DONT DROP IT!!!
Just found this show during the marathon – loved it – please keep!