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!!! Great show, great cast, fun storylines, and good family viewing. That’s hard to say about a lot of network shows nowadays. So do everyone a favor and KEEP IT on the air.
Keep it. Shows always take a bit to grow into themselves. So much scope for entertainment that’s family friendly and fun for adults.
keep it…..it’s an Awesome show
my husband I both love the show we hope it continues for a few more seasons great to see some actors and actresses we like on a weekly basis.when we heard the series is going to start we watched all the movies it was great fun.
Keep it. Portugal like very much
Love this show. Keep it.
Love the show. Keep it
Keep it!!!!!! I think it is a great show.
Keep it! Its a great show!
Keep it. I love the new show. Sorry to see some of the other ones cancelled though
every episode was great..!!!
DEFINITELY a keeper!
Keep this show…. It is so wonderful!!!!
Keep it!!! I love the Librarians its so awesome!
The Librarians is an amazingly entertaining show! Cast members, writers, director/producers are brilliant & hit a grand slam with this one! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE KEEP!!!!! There’s so much garbage & BS on tv as it is, that I’ve just stopped watching all together! The Librarians has brought back my faith in tv shows. Thank you to those that have made this show possible!
KEEP IT!! We love it!