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.
Keep it!!!!
Gteat show. Adventurous and fun. Better than same old boring shows on tv
KEEP!!! One of the most interesting shows I have seen in awhile.
Keep it! This show is interesting and has a comedic element that I think is welcomed.
Keep it! Finally a good sci-fi show!
Please KEEP IT.
KEEP KEEP KEEP!! Even just as a mid-season show for when most other shows are on break – it fills that genre-family-show niche very nicely. Everyone I know that watches it loves it. The writing and acting are top-notch and it’s just a lot of fun. And it does pretty good in ratings (especially considering it’s been up against stuff like the Golden Globes and the NFL Playoffs). TNT would be insane to cancel it!
Definitely keep the Librarians. It needs a little bit of work with some of the fight choreography but definitely a great family show to watch on TNT!
KEEP!!!!!!!!!
Keep!
Keep it!! Yall have been crazy for dropping the ones you had last year. PLEASE listen to the people!!!!
Definitely KEEP! This show was an absolute delight from the first episode to the last. Loved the characters and this show is great for the whole family!!
Keep it
Please renew The Librarians for a second season. Love the show!
LOVE this show!!! Please keep!! Everyone in our family loves this show!!!