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 with Noah for a second season! Laroquette is a nice addition to the show!
This is one of the best new TV series I have seen lately. This show should stay around for a long time. Keep it going!!
Keep it! I’ve watched all the Librarians episodes and the TV movies. I love the adventure and I learn new things as I watch it. 😀 Please, I hope it goes for a second season.
Please keep The Librarians. My whole family loves the show and we watch it every week.
Cancel, please. Bad acting and story lines.
Keep the Show! I absolutely love it and I intend to buy all the seasons dvd collections as they come out ^_^
Keep the show!!!! Please?!?! 😉 it’s awesome adventure mixed with history! We need more shoes like this! Keep it!
Keep!! It’s a good clean show!
Please save!
Keep it! A great show with a great cast!
fun show the whole family loves it with anticipation for the next show. please keep
Keep it! We love it!
I love this show! I liked the movies. But this show has elements that the movies didn’t have. A variety of personalities that all come together in a perfect union. I have always liked John Larroquette, especially on Night Court. This show was made for him. It is a way to show his acting talents not as a single over the top DA but from being a book worm to a swordsman from King Arthurs round table. Christian Cane has such a dry sense of humor in this show. Lindy Booth is just amazing as the “brain grape”. This cast… Read more »
PLEASE KEEP IT! LOVE IT!
We’d like to see it renewed! Family entertainment!