Ep 5. And the Hollow Men

The Librarians is a TNT adventure series about a group of librarians who use their skills and knowledge to protect and save ancient and mystical artifacts from falling into the wrong hands. In season 2 episode 5, And the Hollow Men, the team is faced with a new threat when a book with the power to rewrite reality falls into the wrong hands.

The episode begins with Flynn Carson (Noah Wyle), the original librarian, returning to the Library with a new artifact - a book called The Hollow Men. The book is said to have the power to rewrite reality, making it a dangerous and valuable object. However, before Flynn can put the book away, it is stolen by a mysterious woman.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team - Eve Baird (Rebecca Romijn), Jacob Stone (Christian Kane), Cassandra Cillian (Lindy Booth), and Ezekiel Jones (John Harlan Kim) - are investigating a series of bizarre murders. Each victim had their heart removed, and the team soon realizes that the killer is using magic to accomplish these gruesome deeds.

As they delve deeper into the investigation, they discover that the killer is none other than the woman who stole The Hollow Men. She is using the book to rewrite reality by creating a world where she can bring her deceased husband back to life. However, in doing so, she is inadvertently creating a universe where everyone is a hollow shell of themselves, lacking any emotion or personality.

The team must race against time to stop the woman and retrieve the book before she can fully rewrite reality and cause irreparable damage. With the help of Flynn, who has experience with The Hollow Men, they develop a plan to outsmart the woman and destroy the book.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to exciting action sequences, witty banter between the characters, and a fair amount of magic and supernatural elements. The team's dynamic and camaraderie are on full display as they work together to solve the case and save the world from a reality that nobody wants.

In the end, the team is successful in thwarting the woman's plan and destroying The Hollow Men. However, the episode ends on a cliffhanger as Flynn receives a distressing call from his father, hinting at trouble to come in future episodes.

Overall, And the Hollow Men is an excellent episode of The Librarians that showcases the show's unique blend of adventure, magic, and humor in a thrilling and engaging way. Fans of the series will not be disappointed.