The Librarians: The Next Chapter

First off the new lead is perfect as the main Librarian, I for once am glad the original actor was replaced (not saying anything negative about Flynn or Noah, just that the new guy is the perfect casting).

Noah has been the main Librarian since the first Librarian Movie in 2004 ;but the series needed a new head Librarian.

Second it seems like they upgraded Eve Baird (another character I'm glad is gone) from a 5 to a solid 8 or maybe even a 9 ;but Eve Baird was more convincing as a woman that could beat people up/kick butt than the new actress IMO.

I'm also glad the new guardian Charlie gets a baton, it helps sell it a little bit.

The Cassandra replacement is a downgrade IMO, that's an overall downgrade character wise (it's like we got K-Mart Cassandra that was in the bargain) ;but at least she doesn't drone on about or seek constant pity about a brain tumor at every possible opportunity.

Ezekiel's replacement is another downgrade IMO, he has no real skill set to offer to the library other than studying history and running a conspiracy website ;but there's no skills that actually make him an asset (I wasn't a huge fan of Ezekiel as a character ;but he was at least skilled enough to offer actual help that no one else could).

Jacob Stone returns in the new series and imo was the worst character in the original show as the character is overconfident while being insecure at the same time, he also holds every one else to a higher standard than he sets for himself (meaning it's ok for him to do something ;but if someone else does it he calls them out or snaps on them).

I also think he was miscast as the actor is not a convincing fit for the role of a tough guy, Jacob should have been played by a more muscular actor with real definition.

I really liked the original but this is a poor imitation. In the original the "Librarian" was not around for most of the series and the "team" had to solve problems with each member bringing their unique talents to the effort. Each of them was also part of the library.

In this version we have a Librarian from another time (why?) and his team is made up of more or less ordinary people (none of whom were invited) who would be best classified as just sidekicks. It seems like any one of them, except perhaps Charlie, could be replaced with no impact to the show. Even Charlie, who is supposed to be the protector, is not really doing much. Eve from the original series was kicking ass early on.

I assume that as the show continues we will see more character development and the cast acting more like a team, but for now I have seen enough.

I more or less enjoyed the predecessor (it was more my partner's thing, and I just sort of experienced it in passing) so we decided to try this one, too. It's more or less OK, as far as these things go, but the acting and writing is pretty poor, and as someone who has spent a lot of time overseas, I just don't understand why they've set in Belgrade but all the characters speak perfect English (maybe with an accent, but sometimes not) and all the signs in hospitals and all through the series are also in English. Seems very improbable to me (not that the magical elements are "probable"...). I suppose it doesn't do any harm, but it's hardly quality tv.

I personally loved the New Librarians. After being a fan of all of the movies and series. This one is new and new people, new adventures, lore and fantasy. I dint care about generic CGI. It's a series and need to make a passable show is a must. Plus 1st episode is introductory at best. For everyone.i loved it, thought it was great and will be watching it hopefully for years to come. I was excited to see Stone back and leader position . I'm sure all characters will continue to develop and bond and writers will also figure out the dynamics. I'm sure a lot are new . Like I said for a new show ...it was great.

Bad CGI, rubber monster costume, mid action and writing and a cast that does it's best with what is given to them. Add some nice locations, mediocre sets and you have a great show. Truely I love it. In a day and age that he world seems to go to hell with dictators and wars this show makes me smile.

The show is non pretentious, wants to entertain and doesn't care how silly it is. Can there be improved, sure, gravel voice guy should drop the mumbling an the hysterical evil laugh only works in an Austin Powers movie. Cutting action scenes should be coordinated by the stunt coordinator and not whoever cut this show.