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 the show going! I love the witt and humor of the charactors and i love the actors they do an amazing job!
Hey TNT, be smart! RENEW The Librarians!!!!
Keep itPlease
Definitely a keeper. Lighter entertainment in a shape of humorous adventure is a rarity on TV. Not everything has to be realistic and gritty. Please keep it on, TNT, there is a hole in our hearts left by Leverage and Warehouse 13.
The librarians is one of my new favorite shows i can’t wait for Sundays its funny and awseom and there’s nothing like it on tv poeple who came together and didnt even think about not helping to safw the world the just did and there friends it’s a cool ahow please renew it the fans need a season 2 and 3 and 4
Renew. Great fun show. I was worried I would not like new version but not a,worry. Its exciting and funny. The diverse chachtors make it edgy.
Keep it please
Keep it!!!
PLEASE DONT CANCEL!!! The Librarians is my favorite show on right now!
I love the show! It’s clever, witty, and I love the interactions among the cast. Please keep it!
Please keep !!!! This show is amazing and could last for years to come.
Please keep The Librarians. It is a wonderful show, and there is so much more magic to save!
Keep it
KEEP IT, I can’t wait till Sundays come around to see it
For sure KEEP The Librarians! I love it. I miss Perception as well.