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MERLIN Season 4 Announced

Merlin (BBC One) Season 3

From the excellent news files, it has been announced that there will be a fourth season of the family fantasy drama MERLIN on BBC One. Ten new forty-five minute episodes have been commissioned.

Ben Stephenson, Controller Drama Commissioning, said, “Merlin continues to perform outstandingly well against X Factor and offers audiences an alternative treat on Saturday nights. I’m 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.”

Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy, executive producers for Shine TV, said, “We are both delighted with the continuing success of Merlin, and relish the chance to take the series to the next level with the long-awaited arrival of the Knights of the Round Table.”

Season 3 of Merlin is currently airing with the finale scheduled to air on BBC One December 4. Syfy has already announced it will air those episodes here in the United States beginning in early 2011 and we can only hope they will pick up season four as well.

Is everyone else excited to know there will be more Merlin, this time with the Knights of the Round Table?

By | October 26, 2010 | 251 Comments
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  • Rdekeijzer 96

    I CANT WAIT TILL ARTHUR AND EVERYONE ELSE FINDS OUT THAT MERLIN IS MAGIC :D

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Paula-Anders/100000912326263 Paula Anders

    I have been a long time avid Tv watcher. I have enjoyed many series from all genres of television and I have to say that Merlin is by far the best Series I have ever watched. I have laughed, cried, and even resorted to yelling at the screen on occasion. (everyone remembers the scene when Merlin’s father was killed after only discovering the previous night he had a son… AHhh I was soooo mad!) The love story between Arthur and Gwen is heart wrenching to say the least! I have invested so many emotions into the series thus far I should be receiving a refund check from the show any day now.. I love this show more than Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, CSI, NCIS, and The Vampire Diaries combined! The drama grabs you by the heart and leaves you breathless, the action is blockbuster movie quality, the relationships between characters are moving, and the bumbling of Young Merlin only endears him closer to my heart! I for one can’t wait to see what happens next!

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/David-Carter/1463135549 David Carter

    This is the best story of Merlin I have every seen. I am a huge fan of historic fictions so I have seen a few, so I can honestly say this series is the most entertaining, engaging, and well written of them all.

    I can’t wait for the next series to air.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Loukas-Drolias/100000230221775 Loukas Drolias

    yessssssssssssssss

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Loukas-Drolias/100000230221775 Loukas Drolias

    yessssssssssssssss

  • Kraftykelly

    I am anxiously awaiting to see Season 4 — once all 5 seasons are done I will buy the DVD set to watch it all again. Brings back childhood memories of tv long ago. I love the tales of the Round Table.

  • Scarlo’ideach Damha’n

    the show is a fun romp as long as you keep in mind is has absolutely NOTHING to do with the historical facts. the architecture is hundreds of years in the future from 800BC when the Uther/Arthur events occured. The costuming though very beautifully done is also in terms of fabrics, colors and styles show is also hundreds of years in the future if at all. Uther died the day Arthur was conceived and wasn’t around for his upbringing. Guineviere was NOT a peasant but Christian Norman nobility, a princess in fact, though I’m totally diggin’ that they cast a black actress for this role. She plays the part beautifully and expertly. And the final insult to history is that Merlin is not his name but the title of his office as the Head Priest of Druids from Avalon. To say a man is The Merlin is to say he is The Court Vizier or magickal counselor. History proves that his true name is Roman and Celtic and that he had more rights to the throne of England than Uther or Arthur did by both his aboriginal and invaders bloodlines. But anyone who has power or has it thrust upon them knows that the true power is behind the throne, not whom sits in it…Oh…and The Last Merlin of England was nearly 40 years older than Arthur when he was conceived and raised him as a surrogate father, not both teenagers. This show has great ideas and premises for a fantasy based show, but they really should have made up their own names for characters and places and made it completely unique instead of butchering history so appallingly. I’m tired of telling my elementary students that nothing they see in this program is even remotely connected to the true historical facts. I’d rather spend the time, energy and effort teaching the truth than the huge amounts of time wasted having to debunk this frivilous show. (and don’t you dare give me crap about spelling and grammar when I type angry and upset, I don’t bother with the details when it’s the content that matters when pouring from the heart.)

    • Clo

      This is a remarkable rant from a teacher when it has not even been established that anyone called Arthur even existed, Merlin was based on a composite of two individuals created by Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the legend has been told in so many different ways that you could make any story fit them. The idea of ‘the Merlin’ in fact came from a series of fairly recent novels – Merlin’s name comes from Myrrdin, the name of a wild man of the woods. As a history teacher myself, I wouldn’t advise you to spend much time teaching the Arthur legend as historical fact – you might as well do the same with the legend of Robin Hood. That is just what these are, legends.

    • somecanadian

      I noticed a few changes in the arthur legend as well and at sometimes it annoys me but I really like this series so I ignore them and as Clo says below it’s a legend and the story has been told many ways

    • Dabreezie2004

      Scarlo’ideach Damha’n: That is old news. All fans of the show are totally aware that it is a Fairy Tale. So, why would anyone get so angry and upset over a TV show? Please don’t try to ruin it for those of us who love the show.

  • http://www.facebook.com/smashipod 王益民

    I Can’t wait to watch it!!

  • Erbsun27

    YESSSSSS!!!!!! im excited 4 dem bringing it back and im also glad dat a station here in the states picked up @least a few tester episodes i find myself thinking about the show thruout the day cant wait….thanks

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Belen-Alonzo/572452227 Belen Alonzo

    Heck yes!!! Woohoooo! When exactly is it going to be aired?????? ;p need to know!!! ;p

  • Allen

    I pretty much love this show.

  • Tadaw

    OK, so I am stuck at home with a broken back…snow up to the rooftop (Welcome to Canada, eh?) but I must say, even though I am 47, a History major, Theology minor, I am enjoying the Hell out of “Merlin”! It’s good clean fun, and a refreshing change of pace from the usual garbage. Keep it coming! I can’t wait to see Season 4 and I am hoping to hear that Season 5 is in production! Love it!

  • Anonymous

    I’m just glad morgana was exposed. She was driving me crazy plotting and planning behind their backs. Should be interesting to see how the round table is born into Camelot.

    • Dabreezie2004

      The thing I hate most about Morgana is that smirk on her face, that no one ever sees, except the audience of course. Only one word can describe that face, and it is, UGLY.

  • Kouzoukas22

    when the 4th season comes out???

    • Sdjkhhsadasdhag

      when doess the 4th season come out on internet? now seriously plzzzz

  • Isida:)

    I like MERLIN!I`m from Russia,and you?

  • Samoanluvaaaajones

    someone in Honolulu, Hawaii loves MERLIN….cant wait to see season 4!!!

  • unbreakable independence

    can’t wait for the 4th season :)

  • Kate

    nooooooooo:(!! i dont want season 4 to be the last :(

  • Thebunnieskiller

    will be merlin season 4 plz……..is the greatest show i hope so

  • Thebunnieskiller

    will be Merlin season 4?………i hope so…………

  • Anonymous Merlin Fan

    So excited! I’m from the US and I absolutely adore Merlin! They just started airing series 3 on syfy but I couldn’t wait that long to watch the whole thing so I bought the series 3 box set from Amazon UK. =D So happy I did, (I have a region-free dvd player and I can watch region 2 dvds) I just finished the whole thing. I read somewhere that the reason for 10 episodes instead of 13 was because of Doctor Who rescheduling, and it was also mentioned that they have planned the show for at least five series so I don’t think it will be the last season. Yay for Merlin! haha I’m such a geek

    • Joanna Gil

      I’m a huge fan from Portugal :)

      I’m looking forward for season 4!!!! When will it be released?

      I have a strange feeling of friendship for the characters, like they’re real friends, my favourites are Gaius (for his wisdom and med skills), Gwen (who has such a good heart), the dragon, and of course Merlin!

  • Mikey0263

    I am excited about a season 4 as well. I love the show here in the US.

  • Mikey0263

    I am excited about a season 4 as well. I love the show here in the US.

  • Tommyboy

    i love the show i have seen every single episode and hope that it doesn’t disappear like many other shows have done!

  • Annette_Albino

    I am super excited for anothe season of Merlin. I love this show. Ther is not one character I don’t like. I am ecstatic!!!!

  • Joe

    The one thing I’m not happy about is the wait :( This is the best series I’ve seen in ages. I only wish the could commission more than 10 :D

  • Sarahjanelee43

    Iam sooo excited about season 4 i love merlin i even went and bought the box set for 1 2 and 3 the actors are so amazing they make u fall in love with the series. X x. Sarah x

  • Sarahjanelee43

    Iam sooo excited about season 4 i love merlin i even went and bought the box set for 1 2 and 3 the actors are so amazing they make u fall in love with the series. X x. Sarah x

  • Blacknat7

    Yeah! I’m super happy that there will be a fourth season! love Merlin!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000769597334 Jonathan Oren

    WAITING WAITING!
    I am very very very! Excited about it!
    C’mon, couldn’t it be released today?! :D

  • 17hottie:x

    i live in the united states and this is my favorite show of all time i love arthur,merlin,gwain…..everyonee. AMAZZINNG hopefully theres a season 5 and six tooooo <333

  • 17hottie:x

    i live in the united states and this is my favorite show of all time i love arthur,merlin,gwain…..everyonee. AMAZZINNG hopefully theres a season 5 and six tooooo <333

  • 17hottie:x

    i live in the united states and this is my favorite show of all time i love arthur,merlin,gwain…..everyonee. AMAZZINNG hopefully theres a season 5 and six tooooo <333

  • Pandora

    i’m from spain and i love this show, i can’t wait to see the new season!!

  • rocked

    does anyone know when though because i can’t wait lol!! it has almost three months now

  • Susannah Morris

    Merlin is well great can’t wait for season 4.

  • Sjunior91

    So excited.

  • Tamenrot

    I have enjoyed the series, but I find it a bit repetitive… many chapters are just remakes of older ones and the background story looses power against the stories that come out of the blue. I wish in the next season it was deeper in contents! I have seen all the episodes and had a good time with them, but they don’t make me think any further, since some characters are somehow erratic and not very believable.
    Anyhow, I’m glad it’s carrying on, thanks to the people that are making it happen! :)

    • Some1

      err…that was optomistic

  • Karen1nicola

    After reading some of the insane comments on here about waiting for season 4 – here are the facts: filming for season 4 will commence in March 2011. It will be ready to air (in the UK – as it is filmed by BBC Cymru in the UK) by the autumn of 2011, and will run for 10 episodes. UK shows like this DO NOT run to the standard 20+ episodes that shows in the US do. Hopefully that clears up any confusion.

  • Oladeletaiwo1

    only god knows when this is gonna end. the best movie av ever watched but when will the season 4 b released

  • Tuczu

    OH YEAH!

  • Thea

    Super! I didn’t have the patient to read the comments, all the way through, so I’m not sure is this the last season to come. I really hope not, because this is one of my favorite shows!
    I noticed some comments about people watching it through internet. It sucks because like you said it will lower the view on tv. I’ve watch Merlin through internet because Merlin starts here in 19th of this month (season 1), but I’ll force my brother to watch it with me even I seen it all most till end of the season 3. But really really hope that season 4 not be the end of Merlin. And why, even if this would be the final, there will be only 10 ep?? Love all actors in this show! Colin Morgan and Bradley James :)
    Please give us at least 2 more seasons!

  • Shadowwolf1958

    I can’t wait for the fourth season to begin. Hopefully there will be more season to follow with more than just 10 episodes a season.

  • Umarhabeeb

    will like 2 be the next merlin

  • Martinxxx

    Was hoping for new season ,, hope its gonna bee good then

  • John

    oh my god!!!!! I hope this is real!!!!!

  • Baldwinmb3

    Simply the very best scifi series ever! Well done BBC!

  • Merlin Lover

    yaaayyyyyyyyyy

  • Omowunm ijoel

    i love merlin in a way that i can watch it 9ite and day as long as the next season keep coming.

  • Malin_ce

    Oh. I’m so Excited :D can’t wait for season 4 :D : )) Is a amazing show :)

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