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!
Keep it. Plain and simple. For one second in time pretend you’re not a corporatation based on the world run by humans. This show is based on something lost in time. Just good clean fun. The world needs shows like this. It’s magic.
It’s an awesome show. Please renew for as many years as possible!
I really enjoyed it. Very fun, campy and easy to get into. Keep it at least one more season so we can see where it goes.
KEEP IT! TNT already screwed up by canceling Leverage, DONT SCREW UP AGAIN by canceling The Librarians. It’s an amazing show with a spectacular cast. Renew it. Simple as That.
I hope TNT keeps The Librarians. There just isn’t many if any shows that have as much imagination cherning story lines for kids to get into reading to find out about the places they travel, the artifacts they search for and the characters associated with them.
Keep it but quit swearing– we try to find great family shows
Keep it. Give it a chance. Enjoying it so far.
Leave it on. I love it!
This show is amazing!! I am dying for next season!!
God yes we need more Librarians! I have been watching the Librarian movies for years and was so excited when I heard of the Librarians show. When it finally aired I watched all the episodes multiple times. I still want more, so come on second season!
Keep it!!! It is one show that my entire family waits to see every week. Cannot wait for Season 2. LOVE THIS SHOW
Love The Librarians! Please renew the series for another season or ten! So much fun!
Keep it! Really fun show. It reeled me in, and I don’t watch but a few shows on television.
Love this show! Please keep it going. I find it very fascinating seeing all the fables and folklore and fairytales.