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.
KEEP IT!!!!!
Please do not even consider canceling this show!!!! It’s an amazing show that we watch as a family
For the love of all things awesome: Keep The Librarians ON TV!!!
keep, keep, keep, keep, keep, keep, keep!!!! Was disappointed that Dallas was cancelled, and reading here that Franklin & Bash is gone too. Hoping TNT will NOT be stupid and cancel another great show!
Keep this show! Awesome cast and show!
Keep the show! It’s a great blend of stories, and magic and history. Fantastic way of bringing all the stories together. Keep it going!
Keep it! I’m so excited to finally see the concept made into a show! I love all of the actors portraying the characters, especially Christian Kane, whom I’m sorely missed with Leverage having been cancelled.
I want it to continue. I love watching each episode. It is a great show. Keep it coming.
Keeep it! I love this show! I loved the original set of movies and used to watch them with my grandmother and the show is so great!!! So happy they decided to run with it again!
KEEP IT !!!!
KEEP KEEP KEEP KEEP LOVE THIS SHOW
My husband and I enjoy this show. Please keep it!!
keep it
I would love to see another season. Librarians is a great show and fun to watch.
KEEP IT, PLEASE!!!