It’s been over a year since we first heard about the new spinoff show set in The Librarians universe. The show was set to premiere on the CW last fall, but was then pulled from the schedule “indefinitely” last August.
In this case, “indefinitely” means roughly nine months and a home on a different network. Today, TNT broke the news that the series would premiere on their channel and gave us a trailer to tease what’s in store for viewers.
For those who need a refresher on what The Next Chapter is about, here’s the official synopsis:
The Librarians: The Next Chapter centers on Vikram Chamberlain (Callum McGowan), a “Librarian” from the past who time traveled from 1847 and now finds himself stuck in the present. When Vikram returns to his castle in Belgrade, Serbia and discovers that it is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. With the help of a new team of eclectic heroes, including a savant in world history, a scientific genius, and a highly skilled Guardian, Vikram has only six months to clean up the mess he made.
Throughout the season, the team will embark on fantastical adventures, including a surprise reroute to a manor where Agatha Christie-styled murders take place, a time-travel back to the days of King Arthur at Camelot and even an encounter with the first-ever vampire.
The trailer spends time on each of the show’s ensemble cast, including roles played by Jessica Green (The Outpost), Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino), and Bluey Robinson (Britannia). Caroline Loncq (Mammals) will be a guest star, and OG Librarians actor Christian Kane will also guest star, reprising his role as “Jacob Stone.”
“The original Librarians was a top-rated series on TNT for four seasons and we are thrilled to bring The Next Chapter home to our network, with all of the spellbinding adventures, legendary magic and mystique that fans love,” Jason Sarlanis, President of Turner Networks, said in a statement. “This new entry in the beloved franchise reinforces our commitment to high quality scripted content that features the drama, adventure, and thrills our viewers expect from a TNT original.”
The twelve-episode season will premiere its first episode on TNT on Sunday, May 25, 2025, following NBA Playoffs coverage. The second episode will premiere on TNT the next day, May 26, following NHL Playoffs coverage. Subsequent episodes will air on Monday nights.
While we count down the days, check out the trailer below.
