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?
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we hope the syfy channel will renew for a 4th season we look forward to each weeks episode and love all the characters
YES, YES, YES!!! My 11 year old daughter and I absolutely love Merlin and are waiting anxiously for season 4. Please SyFy Network continue to air this series.
My husband and I both enjoy this show. We are in hopes that it continues on Syfy.
What a shame if they drop it and continue some of the other shows that ready need to be dropped.
Please air the next season of Merlin. All of my students watched it, and we would talk about it together. IT IS A GREAT IMAGINATIVE FAMILY SHOW!!!!!
Merlin is great to watch. I hope that the syfy network continues to show it.
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Love Merlin, can hardly wait for season 4. Hope to continue to see more and more of this wonderful series.
Love this show, hope to see the 4th season
YES MERLIN MERLIN!
My husband and I lover Merlin, it is a show you can watch with the whole family, not much like that anymore on tv, wish there were more programs like this
Include my entreaties for a 4th series. The best series ever!!!