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’ve never posted an online comment about a TV show, but I enjoy this one enough to break the silence. This is my favorite show on TV period. It is fit for the family to watch AND it has lots of potential for later stories. KEEP IT PLEASE!!!!
Love the show. We’ve already lost Leverage and Warehouse 13. Please bring it back.
& Eureka! Don’t forget Eureka!
Darn right!
i would totally say this show needs to renewed! i want to find out what happens with all that harnessed magic in the world, and how the relationship between find and eve turn out!
I love this show! I enjoyed the movies but the show brings new life into the stories. There are millions of fables, myths, histories, and twists that the show can use for endless enjoyment!! I think TNT Should definitely keep it at least for another season to give it a chance to be heard about. Some of my favorite shows that I now watch loyally I didn’t start watching or even know about until like the 2nd or 3rd season. Sometimes it just takes word of mouth and people advertising the greatness for people to give it a chance and… Read more »
My husband and I love the show and we watched all the prior movies. Please renew this show. The actors have a wonderful chemistry and that us important for a shows success. Keep up the great work….We look forward to season 2.
As a librarian, I felt obligated to watch this show, but I quickly fell in love with it. It was fun, funny, and suspenseful all in one. I want to see a second season so badly! I LOVE this show!
Please renew “The Librarians”. I’ve really enjoyed the show. I think it’s gotten more interesting as each new episode aired. I like all the characters and am most happy to see John Laroquette back on TV.
Please renew this show.
It’s one of the few shows on Tv that my kids snd I all watch together.
My 13 yr old, is now going online reading up on myths & legends from around the world.
We have a great time.
Keep it of cource.
I have not this much fun since for ever watching this
Bring it back, please! It is totally unique and so much fun! We human beings need more fun and laughter! Thank you.
Great show! Don’t cancel it. You already made the mistake of cancelling Leverage…
I love librarians awsome show more series should be done, just like leverage
Then don’t watch it, it’s that simple! It didn’t meet your expectations, the rest of us are entertained. As far as trying to define, anyone else’s world as shallow – does is make you feel superior? I really feel sorry for you – is something missing in your life that you have to judge people based on one television show they watch. If a show does not meet your expectations, then is it a failure – not necessarily. It’s just your opinion. It’s just my opinion as well. It is also the opinion of others, like me, who are using… Read more »
Renew! We loved the movies and the series was fun. The finale pulled together many of the story lines from the episodes, brought back the Library and graduated the rookie Librarians, all a perfect setup up for a second season. Those are stories we want to watch so we vote Renew.
Love the show. Thank goodness for xfinity. Im able to watch all episodes. Now I will looking forward for the 2nd Season. 🙂