Summary
The Librarians: The Next Chapterhas hit a major release setback following its removal from The CW’s fall 2024 schedule, meaning the series will premiere at a later date.The Librarians: The Next Chapter’s storytakes place after the events of TNT’s seriesThe Librarians, set to follow a new generation of titular protectors of ancient and mythical objects. The sequel series will follow Vikram Chamberlin (Callum McGowan), a Librarian from the past who becomes trapped in the present, now training a new generation to continue his work alongside him.
Now,TVLinereports that, despite news of its fall 2024 release,The Librarians: The Next Chapterhas been pulled from The CW’s schedule.Originally intended to begin on Thursday, October 24 afterSuperman & Lois, the series' time slot has been replaced by the rancher docuseriesThe Wranglers. This leaves the sequel series without an official premiere date, now delayed without news of when it will actually arrive.
When Will The Librarians: The Next Chapter Come Out Now?
Chances Are Low It Arrives In 2024
The Librarians: The Next Chapterhaving its time slot taken over by a docuseries about Montana’s Circle Bar Dude Ranch is an interesting decision for The CW to make so soon before the series was set to begin. Given the documentary show is eight episodes long, the fantasy series is unlikely to begin in 2024 if it’s maintaining a premiere within a Thursday time slot. However, with the rest of the network’s broadcasting schedule seemingly settled,it appears the series isn’t going to be arriving until early 2025 or later.
One key reason for this decision might be due toSuperman & Loisseason 4being the final batch of episodes for the DC series. IfThe Librarians: The Next Generationwere to premiere right after it on Thursday nights, it may not achieve as high a viewership had it been given the more primary time slot that night. By pushing its premiere back to a later date,The CW appears to be indicating their faith in the show, wanting to give it room so it’s not overshadowedby a pre-existing series on the network.
While the thought of the series being pushed back invokes memories ofThe CW’s unprecedented 2022 TV show cancellations, it could also mean the network wants to use it to define its programming moving forward. Even though pushing it back means there will be a longer delay until it arrives,The Librarians: The Next Chapterseems like it will have a promising future. Although that future’s arrival remains unknown, it seems like it will usher in a new era for the channel, potentially filled with other shows like it.
TNT’sThe Librarians, which takes place beforeThe Librarians: The Next Chapter, is currently streaming on Freevee via Prime Video.
The Librarians: The Next Chapter
Cast
The Librarians: The Next Chapter features a time-traveling librarian from the past who becomes stranded in the present. Upon returning to his now museum-castle, he accidentally unleashes magic across the continent. To address this, he assembles a new team of Librarians tasked with restoring balance.
