The Librarians, Season 4
(TNT, 2017-2018)
Freewheeling and creative. A decent end to a series that made productive, playful use of history and magic. The season-spanning plot arc is less obtrusive this time, allowing individual stories to flourish (though at twelve episodes everything still feels a bit rushed).
The Librarians, Season 3
(TNT, 2016-2017)
A prime example of season-spanning story arcs hobbling a programme. In developing and resolving an epic Good versus Evil scenario across only ten (shortish) episodes, the writers cram bits of Apep/DOSA into every standalone plot, robbing these of breathing room and substance.
The Librarians, Season 2
(TNT, 2015)
Season two sees the actors more settled in their parts and the writing more assured in crafting individual stories within a larger framework. The adventuring remains light-hearted but episodes such as ‘And the Point of Salvation’ prove surprisingly powerful in developing character.