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, love, love this show. Please keep. I look forward to seeing the world of the library and getting to know each of these fun, diverse characters.
KEEP!
KEEP IT!!!!! Please!!!!
Keep it!!
Keep it. Love the movie series, love the tv series.as well. The while family loves it we look forward to it on.Sundays. was sad it was season.finale, please dont make it a series finale
Please keep the Librarians!!!! I enjoy this show and have cleared my
Sunday night schedule to watch it. Just because the select few people that are “chosen” to speak for everyones viewing choices didn’t watch doesn’t mean the rest of us feel the same.
a must keep. It’s the first great family show in a very long time
Keep it! I don’t have cable, but I download each episode through iTunes!
KEEP!!!
keep the Librarians, I was already a fan of the movies but love the series it’s one show my entire family enjoys watching together
Keep for sure
Please don’t cancel this show I love it .I gave seeing the movies nd I was happy when I saw the serie. Please dont cancel it is different
Keep it!!!!
I’m really loving The Librarians and really hope it comes back for a 2nd season. I made a point to watch each and every episode, not something I do with most programs. It’s fun, got lots of action and makes being kind of a book nerd cool.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW I love it!!!!!!!!!