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! Its awesome!
Keep it please! !
Keep it! It started out a little slow and weak, but is growing nicely!
this show is great, I love every episodeaj
Loved the show! My son and I never missed a single episode and watch the re-plays every time they are on.
I would love to see them have another season plus I think it would be a great idea to have a movie done with all of the four librarians and the Guardian. It is such a shame that most of the time we don’t get to watch programming because the networks think that no ones watching them. I love the librarians and think that they should come back with a bang.
Keep it I’m a big fan of the librarians and I think the TV show is really awesome
please keep The Librarians! It’s one of the best shows on TV!
I really enjoyed the episodes. Well cast, most were well written and didn’t drag, and what a fun premise building on the movies. I really hope it is kept for more seasons. With such a small number of episodes I worry not enough people were exposed to catch the Librarians “bug”.
Keep it! It’s good clean family fun!
Keep this show! It’s absolutely wonderful!!
Keep. great characters and a fun show.
There absolutely must be another season. This show has lots of potential. Plus Christian Kane is a bonus!
Keep it!!! The Librarians is definitely one of the best hours on TV. And we all need more Christian Kane in our lives!
LOVE IT! KEEP IT!