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.
Definitely a keeper
KEEP IT PLEASE!
I love the show. I watched the season finale last night. So much fun.
Keep it!!! It would be such a shame for the station to drop a show that has such a great following from before it even aired! The show is a delightful break from the monotony of daily life and the horrific news and world events that is evading our airwaves!
Keep
KEEP!
Please….please……..KEEP this show~! This is, by far, THE best show on TV right now~!!!
KEEP
This was a great show. I really hope you will bring it back!
Keep The Librarians! Entertaining, amusing, good acting, good writing and actual CREATIVITY which has been severely missing from most of the television schedule. More episodes! It’s FUN and positive and family friendly! So tired of downer shows and criminal investigation procedurals … and I HATE reality shows.
KEEP!
You have to keep this show! It’s amazing, has great acting in it and great story lines! I love how each episode had a different genre! I love the slight romantic story line! Very family friendly and great for everyone! Please keep the slow!!!
Keep it as it nice light entertainment and fun to watch
MUST KEEP! Love the show!
Keep! Go back to the way the movies are with more history not magic!