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.
Renew it definitely!!!!
Yes! It’s such a change to have something decent on tv for a change!
Show must go on 😀
Please.
Renew the show!
I’m ready for Season 2. Don’t you dare cancel! The Librarians are awesome. The cast is amazing! Love the stories. The original movies to series was sheer genius! Please bring them back. Don’t let them go! I’d be lost without the Librarians!
Such a light fun show. Definitely needed in this world where we have so many darkly intense shows. It’s such a nice reprieve from the other shows. Entertaining Funny. Imaginative.
cancel it!
Please keep it. This is a show that my teenager actually puts his iPhone down to watch with me. There are very few shows that can do that these days.
Definitely should have at least 2 more seasons before deciding to let it go. This show has so much potential with premier actors that work well in this genre. Could be another ‘Big Bang Theory’ if you just give it time….
Keep it! So cute, and fun to watch!
Love this show. Love everything about it. Hope they keep it.
Absolutely keep it and bring it back quickly! !!
ABSOLUTELY KEEP IT! The storylines and plots were terrific and the writing was fun and clever. Awesome cast loved all of them and the cast played beautifully off one another. I loved the show, and can’t wait to see a next season!
Definitely worth keeping! Great cast, snappy script, and a general good time!
Keep keep keep…please!!! I need good t.v. shows to watch…
-Donna