Sci-Fi mastermind Dean Devlin takes us inside his newest series, "The Librarians: The Next Chapter".
This magical “Librarians" franchise series arrives tonight to TNT!
The Librarians: The Next Chapter, is an extension of the acclaimed original fantasy television and film franchise, The Librarians which followed the adventures of the custodians of a magical repository of the world’s most powerful and dangerous supernatural artifacts.
Now, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, the brand new sci- fi dramedy from creator Dean Devlin will debut a two-night premiere event starting on Sunday, May 25 following NBA Playoffs coverage. The next episode premieres on Monday, May 26 following NHL Playoffs coverage and subsequent episodes will continue to release throughout the season on Monday nights on TNT.
Dean Devlin, the masterful and talented creator, writer, and producer of both recent and classic sci fi centric cinema films and series such as shows Leverage and The Librarians, films like Geostorm and also mega hit classic movie, Godzilla and Independence Day spoke with Scenes In Color to discuss this new, supernatural, and fun series, The Librarians: The Next Chapter.
“It’s a remarkable rebirth, but it’s not a remake, it’s not a reboot….This is a different story taking place simultaneously with the original librarians off having adventures of their own”. - Dean Devlin
So no worries! Viewers can just jump right in without having viewed any of the previous movies or shows!
Throughout the conference, Devlin reiterated that many of the hard core, previous Librarians franchise fans will get a real kick out of several callbacks and easter eggs that this new series made sure to keep. Staying true to its roots while also adding in new magic and fresh flare that will engage and connect to new viewers is where this new series truly excels. Delvin even hinted at a guest appearance that will have old fans feeling even more nostalgic and excited about the direction of this new series.
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 12-part series stars McGowan (Jamestown), Jessica Green (The Outpost), Olivia Morris (Hotel Portofino) and Bluey Robinson (Britannia). Caroline Loncq (Mammals) guest stars. Christian Kanewill reprise his role as “Jacob Stone” in a Guest Starring role.
The cast is stellar! Helping to create a very special and interesting show. The chemistry and easy ways in which the characters interact on screen is infectious and entertaining. With funny and witty dialogue mixed in with an abundance of action and sci fi heavy cinematography, this franchise extension will reignite old “Librarians” lovers and usher in a ton of new fans in no time.
Devlin recognizes that there is a fine line and balance needed to keep the shows nature in tact while also finding that comedic tone which makes the “Librarians franchise” so unique. Devlin stated, “What we learned when working on the first Librarians was that if we anchor the stakes and the emotional story, we can get really silly…. Make the stakes real stakes, and have someone who needs help or is a victim of the magic...it you can find that necessary balance”
The hilarious, yet heartfelt balance provided by these writers and creators has allowed this series and franchise as a whole to continue to move forward and remain engaging in new ways.
The whimsical fantasy series is filled with exciting adventures, chaos, and mystery. The Librarians: The Next Chapter premieres tonight, Sunday, May 25, 2025 on TNT.