All for one, but three is all. Digital Spy (DS) reports the upcoming third season of BBC America and BBC One‘s The Musketeers TV series will be its last. The BBC has not yet officially announced the swashbuckling series is cancelled.
The 17th Century action-drama, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ novel, The Three Musketeers, stars Tom Burke as Athos, Santiago Cabrera as Aramis, Howard Charles as Porthos, and Luke Pasqualino as d’Artagnan. The actors issued statements to Digital Spy, in which they reflect on their time on the ending series, thank their audience for tuning in, and even tease season three of The Musketeers.
Here is more, from DS
“My Musketeers adventure was truly an incredible experience, which will live with me forever,” said Pasqualino. “I had the most amazing time exploring this beautiful world with even more beautiful people.
“I feel very sad to see its end but have every confidence that the fans will love viewing it as much as we enjoyed making it. Huge thanks to all who made the show such a pleasurable journey and of course, thank you to the fans that saw the show for everything that it was.”
Burke promised that the final series of The Musketeers will explore “a universe that is less stable than the first two”.
“I suppose by that I mean that death and decay are casting a far bigger shadow than ever before from the very first episode,” he said. “And because of that characters come to really examine their motives, and their fears, not only to save France but to find peace within. Time is running out and no-one is getting any younger.”
Cabrera commented: “Three seasons of The Musketeers was a true, action packed adventure, in every sense of the term. I will miss the world of Dumas, these rich characters, and many of the friendships made along the way.
“A big thank you to the fans of the show, you’re the ones that kept us going strong. Hope you enjoy this third and final season as much as the first two. Your support has been wonderful. It’s all yours now.”
Charles also expressed his appreciation for the show’s loyal fans, adding: “The Musketeers has been a truly wonderful experience, an enlightening challenge and a memorable three seasons.
“These characters will never cease to educate us on the notion of Liberty, Fraternity and Equality. They will live forever in our hearts and minds. A huge thank you to our fans of old and new, hope you enjoy the final season. Your loyalty and support is not lost on us. All for one…”
In the upcoming last season of The Musketeers, Rupert Everett plays the villainous Parisian Governor Feron. The actor told DS he loved being on the series, adding, “The actors were all brilliant – as were the directors. It was hard work but fun. We were on location in the Czech Republic which is stunning and Prague is incredible. It was a hot Summer, so doubly great!”
The Musketeers is a BBC Drama Production for BBC One, co-produced by BBC America and BBC Worldwide. Series creator Adrian Hodges is lead writer. The Musketeers is executive produced by Jessica Pope, with Colin Wratten producing.
What do you think? Should The Musketeers TV show end after its third season or should it be renewed? Let us know, below.
Can another network pick this up? Does it have to be BBC? So much room for more stories and adventure with the Musketeers. If this show was distributed more widely (currently only shows on Hulu in America), I’ll bet there would be a season 4 and 5. Please reconsider and renew this series.
Brilliant series! Enjoyed watching it excellent acting. Was looking forward to season 4 , disappointed that it’s cancelled.
Absolutely brilliant series enjoyed it , very disappointed no series 4! Actors all brilliant .
You ended Season Three with the anticipation of a Season Four. With the decision to completely cancel the fourth season, you have left the fans hanging. Not nice! Specifically, with Athos hoing on a “leave of absence” it set the storyline up that he would be returning at some point. The Musketeers would be continued.
Totally agree Kate.
Every time I find a good snow, it’s cancelled while the moronic shows continue. I just discovered The Musketeers on Hulu, to find out it was cancelled in August. Please rethink this.
Why is it that you have a winning show and end it. It is so frustrating to the fans. With all the bad shows this one shold stay!
Renew the Musketeers! Such a great show. The characters were perfectly cast, sets were amazing, costumes were brilliant and story lines were compelling. Why is this such a difficult decision?
Make please a 4th season
I hope for a 4th season.
I hope it comes back on bbc and it is good show to watch
Please renew the Musketeer series, such an awesome TV show…
RENEW!!! Why on earth would you shelve a perfect show…
It should definitely be renewed. It is one of the most fun and entertaining shows on TV. I have never missed an episode.
Please bring back the Musketeers!!!
Do not cancel this great show BBC please!