Spectacular news, Merlin fans!
Today, BBC announced that MERLIN, staring Bradley James and Colin Morgan, has been confirmed for a 4th series!
[We are] pleased to confirm that the magical world of Camelot will be returning next year for a fourth series of this fresh and modern retelling of a classic British legend.
The hit television show captivated over 6 million fans this past Saturday night and continues to do well in the ratings, despite being up against the X-Factor. “Merlin offers audiences an alternative treat on Saturday night,” says BBC controller of Drama Commissioning Ben Stephenson. Its also doing particurally well internationally, selling to 180 countries.
The drama enchants audiences of all ages with a clever adaptation of the Arthurian legend, depicting Arthur as Prince before his time as ruler of Camelot, and Merlin as his loyal servant – and secret sorcerer. At times outrageously funny (if somewhat cheesy), MERLIN hits everything right on the mark with its likable characters, breathtaking scenery, and engaging story lines. The show also boasts a large collection of well known guest stars including: Warwick Davis (Harry Potter), Mackenzie Crook (Pirates of the Carribean), Sarah Parish (The Holiday, Pillars of the Earth), Mariam Margolyes (Harry Potter), Charles heartbreakingly Dance (Alien 3), and Emilie Fox (Silent Witness).
MERLIN is currently midway into it’s 3rd season on BBC and will conclude on December 4th with the “nail biting” finale. While series 3 has yet to be released in America, BBC did confirm that SyFy has bought the show and will begin airing it shortly.
Filming for season 4 is set to begin in March 2011.
Need a MERLIN fix while you wait for next week’s episode (with guest star Warwick Davis)? Check out this interview from the set, shown at Comic Con 2010:
i can not wait to see the fourth series of MERLIN because i want to know if Morgana and Morgause are able to continue with their plans and if they are successful in bringing Camelot down.
I wonder if Arthur and Gwen are able to end together despite their differences
I Can’t wait to watch the next episode of merlin.i want to know what happens next when aurther and co. breaks the spell
I cannot wait to determine around the fourth sequence of MERLIN for the reason which wishes to know if Morgana and Morgause are in an installation to be continued with its strategies and s’ they are effective to demolish Camelot of it. http://www.peuytrghj.com/
I cannot await to determine around the fourth sequence of MERLIN since desire knowledge if Morgana and Morgause are in a localization to be continued with its programs and s’ they are prosperous to demolish Camelot of it. http://www.peuytrghj.com/