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Merlin: Possible Season Five and Specials for BBC

by Trevor Kimball, December 1, 2010

MerlinSeveral weeks ago, it was announced that Merlin was renewed for a fourth season to debut in 2012 overseas. Though that’s good news for fans of the show, some have been concerned because the series was renewed for only 10 episodes versus the usual baker’s dozen. Does this mean that the show is coming to a close?

Merlin showrunner Julian Murphy tells SFX that the reduced episode order came down to finances. He said, “Merlin is an expensive show… and what we are not prepared to do is cut its budget or production values. The BBC has had a really tough [financial] hit.”

On the positive side, Murphy noted that, “We are now discussing the fifth series with the BBC, and I think [the 2011 break] potentially preserves the program for longer. There is [also] talk of specials [and other] ways we can fill in the gap, but these are tough times for British broadcasters.”

Merlin has been renewed for a third season here in the states and that will debut on Syfy on January 7, 2011. Murphy teased that fans can look forward to “three or four absolutely iconic moments” in the final episode of the third season.

He added, “The last two are very special episodes because probably there are more crucial moments from the legend in them than in any other… The changes that happen in [episodes] 12 and 13… set up the direction that series four is going in. You get a good glimpse of the future.”

Syfy hasn’t decided to pick up the fourth season of Merlin yet and will likely wait to see how well year three performs in the ratings.

What do you think? Would you like to see Merlin continue for a fifth season or end after four? How long can it go on? Any ideas about what could be done for a special?



Image courtesy BBC.

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please put season 5 on ive been dying to see it pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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June 19, 2013 8:43 pm
Trevor Kimball
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Trevor Kimball

It just finished airing.

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June 19, 2013 9:41 pm
Tamera
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Tamera

Merlin is a loved show in my house hold, we’re addicted. We just got done watching season 4 & can’t wait to see the 5th one. The acting & cg are amazing. Over all the show is phenomenal!

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March 7, 2013 1:24 am
Misti
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Misti

Yes! More Merlin please. There is just so much more to tell in the series. I know these are expensive shows, but finally something that is worth watching !

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March 4, 2013 11:57 am
Edward Taylor
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Edward Taylor

The real merlin was a druid. also an astrologer and a wizard including an alchemist. I hope in the new season merlin reveals him self as a wizard

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December 26, 2012 10:16 am
Edward Taylor
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Edward Taylor

I they will finally know who merlin really is

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December 26, 2012 10:11 am
Lisa
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Lisa

Please keep Merlin going; it is a fantastic show!

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November 19, 2012 1:48 pm
robert molnar
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robert molnar

with all the crap on tv it is refreshing to see a well done series, hope it continues!

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September 13, 2012 11:41 am
james
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james

i would love to find out what is season 5 be because the show is rather splendid

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August 10, 2012 1:01 pm
True Blood Trubie
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True Blood Trubie

Yes I would love to see season 5, and also reruns of season 4.

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July 10, 2012 12:37 am
joseph mello
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joseph mello

C’MON WE GOT TO HAVE MORE SERIES….THIS SHOW IS AWESOME !!

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June 26, 2012 4:16 pm
taohanian
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taohanian

Awe come on!!! I saw merlin on netflix as we don’t have cable. I fell in love with the series & am anxiously awaiting more!!! So much better than the reality smut here in the U.S.
Very fun & entertaining minus the overdone gore of hollywood.
Please bring it back!

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June 25, 2012 12:16 am
zainab yusuf
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zainab yusuf

yeah…we really nid the fifth season we aint tired 0v watching it

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June 13, 2012 2:24 am
landen cross
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landen cross

how can there not be a 5th season?

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May 25, 2012 12:25 pm
Carol
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Carol

YEARS more of Merlin would be fantastic !!! We look so forward to each new episode !!

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April 26, 2012 6:31 pm
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