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.
Please pick up Season 4…….It’s one of the best on TV
Can’t believe they are prolonging airing Merlin. It is a favorite of mine. They might find that Merlin would have even more fans if they would air the Seasons right after one another.
I love merlin series i really hope they bring it back. and all so the episodes 2 and 3 i am from french guiane.
Love the show merlin….I really hope they decide to bring it back and I wish they would bring back Stargate universe too just when it was really getting good too!
air season 4
I love this show and am waiting anxiously for the next season…What else is there to say……I Love This Show
I love merlin. I believe the Syfy chooses to air the fourth season. am from west africa it is a good show looking forward to see the next season.
Love Merlin, I do hope that Syfy picks it up, Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Merlin. I sincerely hope the Syfy chooses to air the fourth season. It is a show I look forward all year long to see. Please, please Syfy air season 4.
bring it back
I’m from the Czech Republic and I love this serial.
Stares at him, my sister and friend and they can not break away from the TV … like me.
So I hope that our fourth series does not disappoint.
Sorry about the spelling mistakes … I can’t speak perfect English.
Syfy please pick up Merlin season 4! it is my most favorite series in the world! it is truly a work of genius and something me and my family will remember forever!
Syfy. Please pickup Merlin for the fourth season.
Syfy: Please pickup Merlin for another season
I really love watching the Merlin episodes.From the first time I saw the advertisement I knew that this was going to be a great TV show and when I watched the first episode I wanted to watch all the following episodes.I really hope that the 4th season will be released….I will definitely watch it!