The Librarians

When strange, powerful relics start surfacing, a secret branch of the Library recruits an unlikely team to keep those objects safe and out of dangerous hands. The group blends muscle, wit, and unusual skills: a stern protector with a security background, a charming thief who knows how to steal anything, a lonely genius whose mind unlocks puzzles, a rough-and-ready field agent, and an elderly caretaker who knows the Library's rules. Together they chase clues across the globe, break into vaults, decode mythic puzzles, and stop magical threats before they spread, all while juggling personal baggage, office politics, and the odd supernatural hazard. The tone shifts between action, light comedy, and earnest drama, with each episode wrapping another artifact mystery.

Created by John Rogers, the series premiered on TNT in 2014 and adapts the concept from The Librarian TV movies, expanding the films into an episodic, ensemble adventure format.

The show didn't collect major industry awards, though it maintained a loyal fanbase and drew attention for its ensemble cast at fan conventions and genre events.

The Librarians left a visible mark on pop culture among fantasy TV fans, with recurring references in genre circles, fan art, podcasts, and conventions. Its mix of folklore, heist elements, and modern humor helped keep the pulp-adventure vibe alive on cable television.

Critics and audiences responded positively overall, reflected by a user rating near 7.2 out of 10 from over 500 votes. Reviewers often praised the chemistry among the leads, the playful tone, and the varied episodic mysteries, noting recurring themes of knowledge versus power, trust in teammates, and the costs of guarding dangerous secrets.