The Librarians: The Next Chapter
The Librarians: The Next Chapter
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The Librarians: The Next Chapter

"A brand new adventure begins."

6.6
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

A Librarian from the past time travels to the present and finds himself stuck here. When he returns to his castle, which is now a museum, he inadvertently releases magic across the continent. He is given a new team to help him clean up the mess he made, forming a new team of Librarians.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Critical reception for The Librarians: The Next Chapter is largely warm and enthusiastic, with reviewers framing the series as a fun, breezy, and playful continuation of the franchise. Critics appreciate how it introduces a new cast of guardians while preserving the heart, humor, and charm that made the original property an audience favorite.

Many outlets describe the show as ideal comfort viewing, praising its low-stakes adventure format, colorful characters, and witty dialogue. Reviewers note that while the series often sticks to familiar beats, it consistently keeps viewers engaged through compelling misadventures, impressive magical effects, monsters, and just enough nostalgia to satisfy returning fans.

Overall, commentators agree that the series delivers accessible, family-friendly fun with a distinct Doctor Who-like sensibility, making it a worthy addition to the franchise for both newcomers and longtime followers.

“a low-stakes adventure series with heart and humor, and just enough nostalgia on offer to keep longtime fans invested”

“Brisk, playful, and engrossing, The Librarians: The Next Chapter hits all the right notes.”

“looks beautiful and breaks out plenty of magical effects and monsters to make the show feel as big as it needs to be”

“great for families who are into adventure, time travel, and something a bit Doctor Who-like”

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Crave Amazon Channel
CA
YouTube TV
US
Hoopla
US
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CA
Philo
US
Why fans love it

This 2025 spin-off expands the franchise by combining classic action-adventure elements with a time-bending premise. The story begins when a historical Librarian travels to the modern era, gets stranded, and accidentally unleashes mystical chaos across an entire continent from his former home, a castle that now functions as a museum. Fans of fantasy and sci-fi get an entertaining clash of centuries as a man out of time tries to navigate contemporary reality while dealing with runaway magic.

The core appeal rests on the chaos-cleanup dynamic. To fix the widespread magical disaster, a fresh group of Librarians forms around the displaced lead. Featuring Dominic Monaghan in the ensemble, the series leans into team-driven adventure, high-stakes mistakes, and fantasy lore. It builds a narrative out of a massive misstep, giving this iteration of the saga its own distinct energy within the action-fantasy space.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 6
Longest run 24 eps
Callum McGowan
Callum McGowan
as Vikram Chamberlin
23 episodes
Jessica Green
Jessica Green
as Charlie Cornwall
24 episodes
Olivia Morris
Olivia Morris
as Lysa Pascal
23 episodes
Bluey Robinson
Bluey Robinson
as Connor Green
24 episodes
Caroline Loncq
Caroline Loncq
as Elaine Astalot
23 episodes
Dominic Monaghan
Dominic Monaghan
as Merlin
13 episodes
Christian Kane
Christian Kane
as Jacob Stone
2 episodes
Lana Ujević
Lana Ujević
as Danica Lynch
1 episode
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Adnan Hasković as General Bogdan Gregor 2 episodes Harun Ćehović as Huey 4 episodes Damjan Silbaški as Duey 1 episode Nedjeljko Popac as Louie 2 episodes Arielle Dombasle as Dame Anna Mirinoff 1 episode Isidora Simijonović as Yelena 1 episode Mina Nenadović as Natalia 1 episode Danina Moguel as Mother 1 episode Slobodan Beštić as Gustav 1 episode Tanasije Ćakić as Critic 1 episode Dejan Petošević as Stagehand 1 episode Natalie Mitson as Young Bella Goodridge 1 episode Sorel Johnson as Bella Goodridge 1 episode Radivoje Bukvić as King Kavod / Nikolai 1 episode Draško Anđić as Heavy #1 1 episode Suzana Petričević as Duchess 1 episode Celyn Jones as Cupid 1 episode Jasmine Blackborow as Marie 1 episode Jadran Malkovich as Guy Leroy 1 episode Nenad Heraković as Guard 1 1 episode Aleksa Samardžić as Winslow Lynch 4 episodes Olja Lević as Guard 2 1 episode Paul Leonard Murray as Dr Frederic Stanaris 1 episode Vukašin Jovanović as Filip 1 episode Ana Sofrenović as Dr Kirch 1 episode Andrijana Đorđević as Student Usher 1 episode Danilo Milić as Test Taker 1 episode Sam Bell as Madam Visconti 1 episode Ana Mandić as Sister Anabelle 1 episode Dominik Čičak as Actor 1 episode Stefan Bundalo as Magician 1 episode Milena Radulović as Lounge Singer 1 episode Miloš Vlalukin as Butler 1 episode Annamaria Serda as Vera 1 episode Aleksa Ilić as Phillip 1 episode Petar Ćirica as Friar 1 episode Dannie Pye as Digsy 1 episode Ike Bennett as Pedro 1 episode Chris Patrick-Simpson as Harvey 1 episode Dragoljub Ljubičić as Professor 1 episode Pavle Jerinić as Petar Blagojevic 1 episode Milorad Kapor as Ivan the Hunter 1 episode Ana Lečić as Helga 1 episode Lazar Đurđević as Stellan 1 episode Đorđe Stojković as Tour Guide 1 episode Milica Vrzić as Broker 1 episode Čarni Đerić as Troll 1 episode Milica Sužnjević as Pale Woman 1 episode Đorđe Mitrović as Pale Stranger 1 episode Mikica Petronijević as Crone Vendor 1 episode Emma Gojković as Viola 1 episode Marko Joksimović as Bartender 1 episode Philip Rosch as Sir Lancelot Dulaque 1 episode Goran Jevtić 1 episode Boško Mitrović as Viseslav 1 episode Janko Radišić as Guard #1 1 episode Aleksandar Ranković as Townsperson 1 episode Joana Knežević as Peasant woman 1 episode Hannah Devlin as Hermione 1 episode Éva Magyar as Katherine 1 episode Mihaela Stamenković as Hermione's Mother 1 episode Aleksandar Gligorić as Shop Owner 1 episode Dunja Stojanović as Tour Guide 1 episode Uroš Urošević as Sad Clown 1 episode Nebojša Đorđević as President Raddos 1 episode Filip Radovanović as Security Guard #2 1 episode Andrija Gojković as Staffer 1 episode
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Keywords

magic time travel spin off librarian
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Details

First Aired
May 25, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
55