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!
Please keep. Us book nerds need The Librarians!
Please keep!
I have to admit when this series first started, I didn’t think I could like it as much as the movies. Noah Wyle is perfect for this role–how could they think of bringing in others?! However, I watched it and loved it. They are such a great blend of characters that work well together. I even got my kids hooked on it! PLEASE do NOT cancel this show!!!
Keep it!
Please keep this show. I love it!!!! It makes up for Warehouse 13 being gone.
KEEEEEEP
PLease please please I beg of you, Keep the Librarians!!!!!!!!!!!! its like one of the only good shows on a sundays. PLEASE PLEASE!!!! Renew for season 2.
KEEP IT!!! (Please to the nth!)
Please keep it going.
Keep it…maybe with a small change in actors…I like Rebecca R as an actress but in her role as the muscle doesn’t work for me. Maybe Jerri Ryan or someone of that ilk.
Keep it!!! Its a cool show!!!
Keep it!
The Librarians should definitely be renewed. It’s an amazing show with a great cast and story line. It can go in so many directions and story lines. Love the characters!!!
Please keep the show going
I really enjoy The Librarians TV show. We’ve only had a few shows to learn the characters so I hope we get another season to see them develop.