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 this show! It’s great! Not the same cop show or stupidity seen on these sitcoms. It was well written and worth bringing back! Thanks!
Keep this series!!!! I love the characters and the stories….. LOVE IT!!!!!!
keep it
Keep it we love the Librarians!
The Librarians should definitely be renewed for a second season. It’s a fun and creative show! There are so many possibilities and I want to see the writers take this as far as they can. Please keep The Librarians and the awesome actors!
KEEP IT!!!
Keep it! It reminds me of all the best qualities of Buffy.
It’s so very creative! I am actually watching the season finale right now! It’s fun and the group of actors are fantastic together!
Keep The Librarians! I love it!
YES! My family loves watching The Librarians! Please bring the show back for more episodes, and more seasons. It would be sad to see the show end so quickly. Thanks!
I love this show. It totally fits with the movies and I wouldn’t want it to cancel. It doesn’t hurt that Christian Kane is in it.
It is a keeper. I love that it’s fun to watch.
Please keep Librarians!
Keep the show my whole family loves it
Leave it on, my family enjoys it!