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.
Love this show! Please have another season and another and another. 🙂
It took a minute to adapt, but I ended up enjoying it. I’m a fan of Doctor Who and I get the mysterious and surreal vibe from that and this series. Looking forward to season two.
KEEP IT!!!
Keep it!!!! Such a good show!!!
I loved it, something new and exciting, please keep for seasons. Thanks
KEEP
I loved the original movies and think the series is a great adaptation of the film. I personally would love to see the show continue on. The cast is great and the episodes themselves are action packed and entertaining. I would hate to see it get canceled.
Loved the movies! Love the show! You already canceled Dallas, Leverage and Perception, three great shows. Please don’t cancel The Librarians! We need good entertaining shows, not just shock or reality TV. TNT was providing that. Don’t change your format!
Thank you!
Jill
A Long Standing TNT Viewer
Keep it please!!! This show can do so much more. Can’t wait to see where it goes. Has amazing potential and appeal.
About the only reason I kept cable through the winter was to watch The Librarians
KEEP the Librarians! Great cast & great, imaginative stories. KEEP!
It’s a great show and very entertaining. Love to see a second season.
Keep it!!! Please! !!
KEEP! There is such a lack of quality TV shows that can be watched with families. This show needs to stay.
Keep!!!!!!!