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.
please keep! My husband and I both enjoy this show. It’s one of a very few that we both enjoy and watch together.
Please keep the Librarians!!!!! I absolutely love this show! It is the highlight of my week!
KEEP It please!!! Consider a different time slot for it, perhaps. That was in a pretty heavily used timeslot and wasn’t always convenient for watching HOWEVER… keep it on demand, I loved this show and I did binge watch on weekends to catch up. Please… Decenber is a very busy month for anyone, honestly, I am happy to see these numbers because a lot of this for me is that I wasn’t able to watch it because of commitments to holiday based parties etc. Christian Kane is awesome and you have to keep him on TV. I love the cast,… Read more »
We love Librarians! Don’t cancel!
Please keep it! I just discovered it and I love it!
keep it!!! It’s fun and entertaining!
We loved it. Please keep bringing it back
KEEP PLEASE!!!!
It’s a keeper! C’mon ya’ll, don’t let us down!
Keep it!!!
Please please please keep this show going!!! It’s so much fun, and so many great shots with similar vibes have been cancelled far too soon, much to the dismay of their devoted fandoms.
Keep it! Loved the movies and LOVE THE SERIES!!!!
The writing and actors mesh very well.
I sure do hope we get a season 2. Having the finale on during the AFC playoff game was not good scheduling. I missed the last 2 episodes. 🙁 Hoping On Demand has it on quick so I can watch! I have really enjoyed the series quite a lot.
I love this show!! Please renew it!!
Love this show.. Please keep. Love all the characters..