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 it! Enjoyed the movies and love the series! Great casting. Some of my favorite actors. Great plots! Can’t say enough
Its been Renewed!
The only show my entire family of 5 will sit and watch together!!! We love this show! Please don’t cancel it.
Love the show I hope TNT doesn’t make the same mistake again! I Love TNT but it seems they sometimes miss the mark
This is the best show on Tv since Warehouse 13. The writing and characters are great- Pleas keep it- we need the magic to keep us going.
The show is great- the best thing I’ve seen since they cancelled Warehouse 13, White Collar and Psyche- the writing is great, and we all need a little magic!
Please keep The Librarians on the air. My entire family ages 52,50, 20, 18 and 13 all sit down to watch it together. My older boys live the history, mythology and mathematics while my young daughter is learning SO much!!! PLEASE keep this family entertaining show on TV!!!!
Love this show – it is what tv should be – entertaining! Please don’t cancel!
Great show, light in tone, still enjoyable, fun story lines, nice characters. KEEP IT for s2 and more….
great show
LOVE IT ! ! !
I love the show.great cast fun stories don’t cancel it
Everyone needs a little magic in their life, look at the world around us it is grim and miserable, keep this show please.
I love the show, so much better than those irritating and stupid reality shows. I think it’s a keeper.
I really enjoyed the Librarians. I am not in the 18-49 group but older…doesn’t anyone care how we feel about shows anymore? The Librarians should be renewed for more than one season. I really enjoyed Perception also and was quite disappointed that it was canceled.
KEEP IT!!!!! Best new show that I have watched in a long time! My whole family is hooked.