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.
My family was just discussing this last night – please keep producing this show! Such great writing, great cast, great story line. We love it & look forward to every episode!
I love the show I wisht there was more of a 1st season, because i dont want to wait!
Keep it!!!! Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeee
Keep it! This has been a great show. Need to have more episodes… already missing it. 🙂
Finally a great show that is entertaining for almost everyone. Please keep it on the air.
As a Librarian, Information Specialist I enjoy the series, it brings out the adventures found in books to live. This show should continue.
Keep it
We love it! Please keep it! My husband and I love to watch it!
KEEP!! I like the magic and have enjoyed the previous original movies. It’s fun and light hearted!
I love the Librarians!!! best show hands down!! I seen all the episode’s and when I’m not at home I love that I can watch tem on my phone!! Wish u would make more Librarian movies too. Can’t wait for the second season!!!
Definitely a keeper! We so enjoy this show.
OMG! I Love It.. Keep it
keep it!!! we lose so many fun and inventive shows because execs chicken out on them—case in point FIREFLY–and look at how much flack they got for cancelling THAT!
Keep it. I love this show.
KEEP! best show I have seen on TV for a while.