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 PLEASE KEEP IT!!
I LOVE The Librarians! Please keep it around!
Love this show. Keep it going!!!
Absolutely, must keep. It’s one of the best shows on in years. Please, keep this show around.
Please keep the show. Love it:-)
Keep it! It’s like Leverage and Warehouse 13 had a baby! LOVE it!
Please keep it! PLEASE. I need more of this wonderful show! Season 2 needs to happen!
Yes – Most definitely keep. It is one of the only shows on television today that is actually worth watching with my family. It is not about lying, cheating, or overt killing in nasty and gruesome methods. The story is good and interesting one that I actually look forward to watching.
Keep it. it’s entertaining and fun.
Keep it. My husband has been watching all season but I just started in the last three weeks. And I would like to see more of where it is is going.
Please keep it.
Please keep this show, I can’t get enough!!
PLEASE KEEP
I believe the show is a keeper! More episodes please!! Thank you in advance.
I really want to see more of The Librarians. I think it’s a great cast with excellent chemistry. I really think they set it up for a lot of flexibility in a second season and I would love to see how that plays out. I’d like them to delve a little deeper into some of the characters, though. I hate when a show is cancelled before it’s given a chance.