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.
Loved!!!!!! The show. Enjoy watching Noah and Christian.
Please renew!!!!! This is both mine and my husband’s favorite new show!!!!
Keep!!!!
I really like this show its really great! please please please renew for another season!
RENEW!!! I LOVED this show. Looked forward to each and every episode. Enjoyed the tongue in cheek reparte, the staff dynamics and the story line. Please bring it back!!!
Please renew … enjoy it very much.
Keep the series..it is very refreshing and we need that kind of material
PLEASE renew! It’s a lighthearted, fast-paced, FUN show that both my husband and I enjoy watching! I LOVE the cast, and TNT NEEDS fresh shows and fun!!!! PLEASE!!!!!! 🙂
Without hesitation: RENEW! This does not need to go the way of Firefly!
please do not cancel the show the librarianI like that TV programplease keep it going as long as you can but please do not cancel the show
RENEW!!! And a full season 24-26 episodes!!!
Please renew this show. It is one of the only shows I can watch and enjoy with my 12 year old daughter.
Please renew – it’s a great show.
Please keep the show! We watched Warehouse 13 and really enjoy this show more–interesting storylines and the actors are excellent.
Renew it–it is a campy, and fun to watch with the whole family.