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 the movies and love the tv series. Very happy that Christian Kane is back on tv. Hope The Librarians tv series returns.
Keep The Librarians!!!!
Keep it!!!! I loved the stories and the characters. Much better than other shows out there.
Keep it, way too many cop shows. Nice to see a show a family can enjoy together
KEEP IT!!!!!!!!! Great stories and a wonderful cast!!!!!!!
CANCEL THE LIBRARIANS IF TNT IS SO STUPID TO NOT #SaveDallasFBF #SaveDallas2015 #SaveDallas FOR SEASON 4 #boycottTNT #blockTNT #TNTsucks
I would love to see a second season of Librarians! This is a good show that has something new each week. It’s also one the whole family can watch. We saw every episode of season one! More than once! We can’t wait for season two!
I say keep series I was one who watched every episode
Please renew. The show is delightful and humorous. It actually provides a brief escape from reality – just like a good book. Which is appreciated in these times.
Please renew. Not only do I enjoy it but my two sons as well. It’s a show we watch together.
We loved the librarians! Did not even wAtch the movies until after the season finale . I so hope it is renewed . I am so sick of reality tv as well. There is not enough good fun shows to watch.
This is one of the best shows to come along in a looooooong time!! It’s been a blast from the first episode and I can never tell what direction the episode is going until the end. To me that’s Great! I can usually figure out how other shows will end by the middle of each episode, so a show like this is fabulous to me! My daughter who is 8 also loves this show. It’s one we can all watch and enjoy together. Please keep renewing this show for many many years to come. T.V. already has alot of junk… Read more »
I really enjoyed the “The Librarians” and would love to see it renewed. It’s a different world that can go far with many different adventures. It usually takes me a season or two to get into the characters and wanting to watch more and see next week episode. When Star Trek TNG came out it didn’t catch me until the 3rd season. The Librarians have me and I really want to see another season made and see the world in their eyes as they battle magic each week.
Love The Librarians! Witty, whimsical, farcical, and creative. And did I mention I don’t have to turn it off when children come into the room? Looking forward to a new season.
Yes Season 2