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.
Love Love Love the show. Please do not cancel. The actors are great together. The action is on going. Loved the movie and love the series.
Love the show, very creative, action packed. Please renew!
This show is amazing, it must be renewed!! Please Keep It!
Please KEEP IT!! They have an awesome storyline and I’d love to see more of it.
RENEW for another season! Love it!
This is one of those shows that has a tremendous amount of potential. It also follows right along with Eureka, Warehouse 13 and is a cousin to Doctor Who. Each of those shows have garnered a solid following of people who like smart, creative television. It fills a void left by those shows now missing. The Librarians is still trying to find its path, although the footsteps are starting off pretty solid. I like the individual storylines of each characters and can see a great amount of potential for growth in each. That’s what arcs and fans are made of.… Read more »
Keep it. Definitely keep it. Best family downing TV.
PLEASE keep this show!! It’s one of the most entertaining shows on tv!! The characters are just starting to develope and become their own personalities. Maybe a time change might be beneficial, but please keep it!
Please keep the show going. I really have enjoyed it and it’s just finding it’s legs. Give the show a chance and give us a few more seasons.
this show is amazing and im fairly surprised it hasnt been renewed already.
PLEASE keep it. This show has so much potential and is ripe with creative story possibilities. I love how it can explore such a huge range of genres and themes … science fiction or horror or literature or history or science fact. And all in a family friendly forum full of humor. Please keep it!
My entire family sits together to watch this show! We look forward to watching The Librarians and eating pop-corn! I love the casting as well!
Love it and is a great show to watch with my son.
Great show. Was a big Leverage fan and followed this show until its arrival. I really enjoy the interplay between characters and wow what a cast. Love the guys from Night Court and E.R.
Keep it. It is fun and ight.