Sorry, Musketeers fans. The showrunners for the BBC action-adventure drama recently told SpoilerTV there would be “no chance for season four.”
The series, which stars Tom Burke, Santiago Cabrera, Howard Charles, and Luke Pasqualino as the Alexandre Dumas characters, is ending after its upcoming third season.
Showrunners Simon J. Ashford and Simon Allen told fans they can expect a lot from season three, including a former Doctor Who guest appearance and plenty of villains:
It’s a new world. A seething, rebellious Paris, at odds with itself, is our backdrop now. What the Musketeers have seen in the war has changed them and what they come home to (the thing they’ve been supposedly fighting for) unsettles and disturbs them.
They’ll have different opinions about what’s going on and how to deal with it. But the bond between them is deep and solid. The brotherhood endures.”
They added that season three will be more serialized, with the season jumping ahead four years after season two ended:
We’ve given the show a real boost of energy, excitement and danger. Nothing can be taken as read in this world.”
When asked if the show would ever continue in the future, Ashford said they’d be interested. However, both were quick to say season three would be the end for now:
No chance for Season 4 I’m afraid.
We knew this was the final season as soon as we got the greenlight. We can’t say anything about deaths.”
The third and final season of The Musketeers is expected to air this summer on the BBC.
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Musketeers? Are you sad it’s ending? What do you hope happens in the final season?
Bring back the Musketeers! Its been long enough for the characters to have moven on and aged enough to tell new stories. This is undoubtedly the best version of the Musketeers ever seen on screen. Bring it back!
Best Show hands down! The actors were terrific and the entire series a delight…Brilliant!!! Thanks for letting the Americans watch this solid drama, some humor and great battles with evil villains.The women were wonderful and the stories very entertaining. Brother hood and Love and honor. Loved it!
I’m so disappointed that there will be no season 4 of The Musketeers. We’d just started watching shows from the BBC so now I doubt we’ll get engaged in another series that could be cut.
Just found the series and have been binging. Why is it every time a good series starts, they discontinue it. this one is full of adventure and keeps your attention. So sad.
Why is it when you get good television like the Musketeers you never let it stay on! I’m very disappointed that it’s not being renewed.
Magnificent performance by all. The producers and directors should be proud of every episode. Being introduced to these celebrities, I will look for them, and other movies entertainment. Wishing for the season four. Otherwise, I will be looking for them and other presentations. Thank you for an amazing entertainment of 30 episodes.
This series was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I watched all 3 seasons in 2 days. It had EVERYTHING!! The costumes, actors, the episodes were EXCITING AND OUTSTANDING! I so extremely very disappointed that it ended. It’s been a long since I have watched a show that held my attention like this one did. I told everyone I know about this show!!! ALL FOR ONE….
Season 4!!!!
ALL FOR ONE!!!
I couldn’t believe this series was canceled! The actors were superb and what to say if the costumes unbelievable amazing what went into making them stunning. The musketeers gave us hope all for one! Please bring them
Back. Thankyou
I couldn’t agree more. The brotherhood, the justice for all, the strong women and a sense of values against all odds. Plus all actors so beautiful. Bring them back!
I love this series. the actors are terrific. the story lines are so exciting. TV need more period pieces. I have had real conversations with my grandchildren about some of the episodes. i used to teach European history and helped make them aware what was really happening and what was Hollywood. My grandson has really developed an interest.
Very disappointed they canceled Musketeers!
please reconsider!
I watch this series every time I need a pick me up. I started watching through a VPN on BBC, and then purchased them as they were released. I truly wish they would make at least one more season to round out some of the stories they left us with so it feels finished.
I think season four needs to be when the children of the musketeers grow up and start finding out about their parents and who they belong to.
I have just begun watching The Musketeers. After 3 nights of NO SLEEP and total binge watching, I am such a fan. They are amazing actors. I love the Action. I hope they will reconsider a Few more seasons. This series runs in the Top along with Outlander.
I really hope you will re consider a series 4! It would really complete the show! It’s been a great series!!!!! Love it !!!!
Please please we need more it us such a wonderful show!
Love the musketeers. One of my favorite shows ever here in Ithaca ny