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 The librarians, best Show I have seen in a long time. I can watch it with my family and not have to worry about covering my children’s eyes or pressing mute. Please renew it for another season, the whole cast fits perfectly. You have so mush talent on the show, veterans and new, the villians are great. Can you tell I love the show. Please renew “The Librarians” for another season, I haven’t ever sent in a comment/request to keep a show going!
Librarians is one of my new favorite shows. It should definitely be renew for many more seasons, on one condition: those seasons must be longer! Ten episodes does not constitute a whole season! What do they think this is? BBC?!!
Please keep this wonderful show!!! In the current influx of reality and copycat shows, this is a wonderful breath of fresh air. It’s witty, charming fun the entire family can enjoy. The acting, writing, directing, sets, etc are all exceptional. Please, please, please keep this show on air!!! Thank you!
Definitely keep!
Keep!!!
Please keep it!! Funny, silly, entertaining, and educational. Love it!
Please, please keep this show. Love it. You got rid of Leverage and then Perception, and Perception ended on a cliffhanger! The Librarians is a great show with a great cast and I will watch it every time it’s on.
It’s a fantastic show! PLEASE KEEP IT!!!
It’s my daughter and I’s new favorite show! Keep it on! Love it!
Keep it. Started watching it because of christian kane but love the show itself !
Keep The Librarians!love this show!
RENEW! We love it!
keep the show…
Please KEEP the show on. Its a great show and its so hilarious. I look forward to every Sunday’s just to watch this show. Please DON’T cancel!!!
Please renew The Librarians for a second season and hopefully more to follow. It’s a great show!