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.
Keeeeeep! Please.
This show has been a breath of fresh air. I have missed Leverage very very much and this show more than fills that empty spot. The writing is fun, the cast has a good chemistry and it has been not a recorded to watch later but a tune in as it comes on as a first pick every week for me. Please renew this wonderful show.
enjoy this show a lot. It is fun and witty.
Keep this great entertainment.
Never missed an episode. I can’t wait for more.
Great show. I would love to see more seasons of The Librarians. Love the interaction and the way they are doing the show. Definitely a keeper in my families opinion. We all love it. My 11 year old son asks to watch it and is disappointed when its not on.
KEEP! It’s not often you see a show on tv now that you can watch with your family ( little ones included) and you don’t have to worry if there is going to be too much sex or violence
This show is wonderful, and we didn’t get enough of it. The season was too short.
KEEP KEEP KEEP
Very funny show
Love love love it
My son adores it
Keep it!!!!!! I love the show!!! They are just as good as the movies if not better!
A most inventive and creative series. KEEP..KEEP…KEEP
Absolutely keep! Greatest show since Warehouse 13 and you can’t beat looking a Christian Kane every week!
It’s definitely a keeper. Please. It’s one of those shows that is intelligent…is based on that premise. And those are so rare now days. It gives us small facts without really beating us over the head with them so we learn something while being entertained. It prizes art and history and math and gives them application. As an art geek and history geek…I love Stone so much. And recognise with his character and art fervor.
Please keep this show.
Keep it!!! I love the show and I also know that several of my friends and family watch it as well!!!
I love it!!!! Please renew it!!!
My family sits and watches this show together! I hope that TNT keeps this awesome family friendly show!!!!!