It’s the news that fans of Merlin have been waiting for. Syfy isn’t repeating NBC’s decision to cancel Merlin after one season.
Like Smallville, Merlin presents a new look at the younger days of a legendary fictional character. The series stars Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby, Bradley James, Katie McGrath, Anthony Head, Richard Wilson, and John Hurt.
As you may recall, NBC ran the first season of the BBC program last summer. The ratings weren’t very good so they cancelled Merlin. Fortunately, the program moved to another NBC-Universal company for season two.
Season two of the fantasy series ran on Syfy from April until early July and attracted an average of 1.7 million viewers. That’s good enough for the cable channel to want to renew the show for season three.
Of the news, Merlin creator/executive producer Johnny Capps said, “We are thrilled that Syfy will be broadcasting the third series of Merlin… The upcoming season will add an exciting new twist to Merlin’s ongoing struggle to protect Prince Arthur, as well as thrilling audiences with bigger and bolder action sequences, stunning CGI monsters, mysterious villains and comic fun for all the family.”
The BBC had already ordered a third season of 13 episodes last December. Filming reportedly got underway in Wales in March.
There are no specific dates yet but it’s expected that season three of Merlin will begin airing in the UK in the latter part of 2010 and pop up on Syfy in early 2011. No word on the release of season two on DVD.
What do you think? Are you glad to hear that Merlin is returning to Syfy for season three?
We LOVE THIS SHOW!! It’s our favorite show, and we’re waiting for the 3rd season to begin. The cast is great.
I’m glad the 3rd season is on. Cant
wait to watch it . Its an interesting series with good language. Welcome back the heroes of Camelot!
I am glad for the Merlin cast. I enjoy their acting.
I really like the show. I am so glad ut is coming back for another season. Can’t wait to see it. Way to go Syfy.
Excellent!!! I absolutely love Merlin. I’m so excited that there’s going to be a third season! I hope more are to follow.
Love that SyFy is renewing — fabulous show and great cast — including Angel Coulby, whom we think is perfect as Guinevere.
I am so happy they are doing more seasons of Merlin…..I LOVE it, I really hope it keeps going for a long time….I know I will watch..and so will the rest of my family…PLEASE keep it going for as long as possible…Thank You SYFY!!!
Love this show!
It doesn’t follow the legend of Merlin, but that’s ok! Great story, great cast! Wish we didn’t have to wait until 2011 to see more! Thanks SYFY for bringing Merlin back!!!
I do hope they continue to have Merlin. I will be glad when the next DVD 2nd series comes out in the States for our DVD players. I want to collect them. I am a grandma but a kid at heart and I really enjoy these series. They are fun to watch an funny but serious. A joy. Hope they continue for a long time.
I’m delighted Merlin is returning!!! I love the show and am looking forward very much to seeing Season 3. I’m so glad SyFy decided to renew it. I just wish it were starting earlier than early in 2011.
Yes! Merlin is a wonderful series. Can’t wait for season three! Thanks, Syfy!
Don’t get me wrong, I love this show, and I think Katie McGrath is drop dead gorgeous, and both Bradley James and Colin Morgan are really cute. I just don’t think Angel Coulby was physically a good choice for Guinevere. They all do a wonderful job of acting, and the costumes, scenery and sets are beautiful. The dragon is magnificent! I have season one on DVD and have most of season two saved on my DVR and will get that on DVD as soon as it comes out. Can’t wait to see season 3!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show!! Fascinating stories, fantastic costumes (kudos to the designer and wardrobe department!), fabulous cast, and fun scripts! There have also been some very poignant and emotional scripts (big kudos to the writers!). The special effects with the drgaon have been wonderful, and I really look forward to seeing the bigger, badder, better effects in season 3. Thank you, SyFy!!!
I love this series. It’s just a very enjoyable version of this old classic. I like everything about it, the cast, the settings, just everything. Keep up the good work and hopefully there will be plenty more seasons to go. BTW, beauty is skin deep, it means nothing. I think this series is great because not everybody is PERFECT. Just like real life, not everybody is a super model, nor do I want to watch nothing but bleach white teeth that look ridiculous. Not everybody thinks the same thing is beautiful. I think this cast is doing a great job… Read more »
Yes!! i love watching the funny exchanging of insults and taunts by merlin and arthur.. they could have just picked another girl to play gwen..
So I’m not the only one who doesn’t think Angel Coulby is beautiful! She definitely would not have been my choice for Guinevere either.