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.
Definitely keep it! I love the Librarians universe!
Please keep. It’s a spectacular show. Every episode was great! IT’S A MUST KEEP
Please-oh please keep this show. I know that there was tons of advertising before the show premiered, but after that I had trouble keeping up with when it was being shown. I’ve dvred them and watched over and over and over. Maybe some more strategically placed adverts would help? Everyone I’ve talked to who’s seen it-loves it.
Please keep this show. There ain’t too many shows on like this, that involve both history and magic.
renew show for seasons to come
Please keep the librarians me and my partner love it, we’re both from the uk and theirs not many entertaining shows we can watch with our children , it’s the only decent show since Leverage was cancelled.
We love the Librarians! Please keep it on TNT. It is one of our favorite shows.
On top of all of the comments, including mine, above, Librarians is doing a great job filling that hole inside left by the end of Warehouse 13!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t cancel it!!! This ia my new favorite show on t.v! Hooked from scene one!
I’m loving the new show!!! I’d definitely LOVE to see a second season! Keep it going!
Please keep! makes for a great family night!
Keep it! One of the best programs out there right now. Definitely looking forward to the next season. Hopefully we’ll get a full one next time around.
It would be a great injustice to see Librarians cancelled ! Tired of TV series starting and as soon as you start enjoying it they cancel it ! Please keep the show going !!”
Keep The Librarians!! What a refreshingly fun and enjoyable show!
Adventure, comedy, action, suspense, good vs. evil – all rolled up with a wonderful cast 🙂
Keep please. I absolutely love the librarians. It has to be renewed.