While Merlin has had a bit of a rocky journey here in the states, it continues to be a success overseas. The fantasy series has just been renewed for a fourth season by the BBC.
Merlin presents a different look at the younger days of the legendary fictional sorcerer. The series stars Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, and John Hurt (as the voice of the dragon).
The fantasy show ran on NBC during the summer of 2009 but was cancelled due to low ratings. Happily for fans, season two surfaced this summer on Syfy, the niche cable channel that’s also owned by NBC-Universal. It performed well enough on Syfy to be renewed for a third season back in August. Season three has begun airing overseas and is expected to begin airing on Syfy in early 2011.
The BBC has now commissioned a fourth season of Merlin. It will be made up of only 10 episodes versus the typical 13 installment order. It’s unknown if this may be an indication that interest in the series is beginning to cool. Filming is due to get underway in Wales and France in March 2011 and episodes are expected to air in 2012.
Of the pick-up, FremantleMedia Enterprises Global CEO David Ellender said, “With Merlin now in 183 countries and a fourth (season) under way, it is a truly global brand.”
Ben Stephenson, the controller of drama commissioning, said, “Merlin continues to perform outstandingly well against The X Factor and offers audiences an alternative treat on Saturday nights.”
There’s no word if Syfy will decide to air the fourth season when it becomes available. That decision will most likely be made after Syfy execs see how season three performs.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear Merlin’s been renewed? Do you want Syfy to air it?
Image courtesy BBC.
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I hope that Merlin comes back this year. We have been following it from episode #1. Not all the UK shows are worth watching, but this one certainly is well worth the watch.
Norm and Chris
Would so love to see Merlin back on Syfi. It is so much more entertaining than the silly “reality” shows.
More please lots of friends in canada love the show it is getting better with every season
yes great series ,they always want to take all the good shows off and put on a bunch of reality @#@#$
Summer has been mediocre at best on U.S. TV….We hope for season 4 of Merlin ASAP. We vote SyFy pick it up soon…..no one watches major Network NBC much anyway with the advent of Cable. Contact Ted Turner….we want Colin Morgan in Merlin.
Yes Merlin is very refreshing and I love it!!!
Please bring merlin back!My 7year old learns many lessons of honor and what it truely means to be a hero.
my wife and i really enjoy merlin, we do hope syfy picks it up again. we will be very disappointed if they don’t.
i love this show its really awsome and so do alot of other people
yes syfy should pick it up again
Has the forth season of merlin arrived in Ghana
I would be so dissapointed if SyFy didn’t pick up Merlin again for a fourth season. I love this show; it is very clever and fun. I surely hope they do decide to pick it up.
Love this series. I would be very disappointed if it isnt renewed.
Sure hope Merlin is back this fall as my husband and I love watching this series! We love anything British and hope SyFy will air this show!!!!
Yes,Definately
I Love the Merlin series , and am looking forward to new episodes.
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