The Librarians (2014)

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC , TNT
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 7, 2014
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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Critic Reviews

  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Dec 4, 2014
    60
    Despite the accordant level of menace, The Librarians never gets too dark. If anything, it sometimes gets too goofy. Still, it’s worth checking out.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Dec 8, 2014
    50
    The Librarians lacks the fun of the first film--seeing Flynn learn to be an adventurer --and feels predictable and rote.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Dec 5, 2014
    50
    The series aims for the sass and fast-paced escapades of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and such. That requires a comic tone and timing that haven’t quite gelled in the early going, though John Larroquette as Jenkins, the librarians’ minder, helps considerably when he finally shows up in the second of Sunday’s two episodes.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Dec 5, 2014
    50
    While the movies were successful, it’s hard to say spinning off a series based on such lightweight material was in any way overdue.

Awards & Rankings

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#97 Best TV Season of 2014
39
#39 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014
76
#76 Most Shared TV Season of 2014

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User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 112
  3. Negative: 17 out of 112
  1. Eqwinox
    Dec 20, 2014
    10
    It's not dark. It's not edgy, It's not "adult." It is clever, and it is fun -- and that's all it needs to be.

    If that's not your cup of    It's not dark. It's not edgy, It's not "adult." It is clever, and it is fun -- and that's all it needs to be.

    If that's not your cup of tea, fine. There are plenty of dark, brooding, edgy shows on televisions. There's room for one that doesn't take itself so seriously.

    For all the people who think the show ripped off "Warehouse 13," check the detail. The original "Librarian" movie premiered 10 years ago.    … Full Review »
  2. mmwriyadh
    Dec 14, 2014
    8
    Oh get over yourselves already you negative Nellies!!! THANK YOU UNIVERSE for something slightly goofy! I'm sick of doom and gloom, or overlyOh get over yourselves already you negative Nellies!!! THANK YOU UNIVERSE for something slightly goofy! I'm sick of doom and gloom, or overly serious takes on how everything is going to the dogs. Just sit back and laugh. Breathe a sigh of relief and enjoy the flat out fun! FUN! Remember that??… Full Review »
  3. Skeletor71
    Dec 9, 2014
    3
    What's with all the positive reviews? I thought it was laughably bad. Like Nicolas Cage in National Treasure 2 bad. Was it supposed to beWhat's with all the positive reviews? I thought it was laughably bad. Like Nicolas Cage in National Treasure 2 bad. Was it supposed to be funny? I don't remember laughing (or maybe the first time I saw the special effects). Warehouse 13 is way better than this. And I don't even like Warehouse 13.… Full Review »
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