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.
I would say a keep, I love these kinds of series 🙂
please KEEP!!!
I think its a great show and we should keep it I’ve seen all the episodes
Keep! I really enjoy the show and it is something the whole family likes and can watch!
I like the show, please don’t cancel it. It’s magically historic, clean and fun and it mixes most of the world’s magic stories and myths in one, what could be better!
Keep. Love the humor and heart.
Keep it. Great show, great cast, fun to watch for the entire family
Keep it!!!!!!!
Please keep the show – great fun for the whole family!
This show must continue. Please renew this program before another quality program becomes a memory. They deserve the chance to make their fans happy once a week. LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!!
Is a keeper. …. To many good shows are being axed. If I’m away the time is on its great to sit back and do a catch up. …. Please leave this one alone and just keep it going.
keep it, this is a fresh new show, so please!!!
Please do not cancell The Librarians.
I really enjoy watching it. Finally
something good on Sunday evenings.
Please please please keep the show alive… i sooooo love it.
keep the librarians please