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.
I love this show, and hope they renew it for a 2nd season, I loved the cameo part of the Knight that stabbed Rebecca Romijn (her real life husband). BRAVO!!
This is the first truly good new show i’ve seen in several years. This is a definite keeper. Can’t wait to see season two!
For the love of all that is holy, keep it!
keep
My brother and nephew and I are addicted. Love Christian Kane!! Keep it!!!!!!!
my family and I love the show and if we don’t go to season two we are going to be so mad and sad I think it is the best show on tnt
my family and I love the show and if we don’t get a season 2 we will be very mad and sad
Keep it please I love this show!!!
I Love “The Librarians!”
Keep it! The casts chemistry is amazing and the hour of fun each week the show provides is something I look forward to.
Keep it! It’s my new favorite show. Love the entire cast!
Please don’t cancel this show! It’s wonderfully written, the actors do a superb job, and we watch it every week. It’s a date night for my boyfriend and I.
I love the show. i hope the keep it going.
i really luv this show plus i hope to see a second season to see how the characters grow and what other adventure they have .
Love it
KEEP!! Loved the 2 hour finale!!