Merlin Returns to Syfy for Final Season
New York, NY -- Syfy will say good-bye to Camelot when the fifth and final season of Merlin returns Friday, January 4 at 10PM (ET/PT) with 13 all-new episodes.
As season five opens, Camelot is at the height of its golden age. With Queen Guinevere and the Knights of the Round Table at his side, Arthur has never felt stronger. But even as Camelot flowers, the seeds of its destruction are being sown. As the forces of darkness gather, only Merlin stands between Arthur and a fate that has been written since the dawn of time.
Merlin returns with its core cast of Colin Morgan (Merlin), Bradley James (Arthur), Katie McGrath (Morgana), Angel Coulby (Gwen), Richard Wilson (Gaius) and John Hurt (Voice of the Dragon), along with newest cast member Alexander Vlahos as Mordred.
Special guest stars in season five include Lindsay Duncan (Alice in Wonderland), Janet Montgomery (Entourage), Liam Cunningham (Game of Thrones), Josette Simon (Cry Freedom), Sophie Rundle (Episodes) and the return of Anthony Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Uther Pendragon.
Merlin is produced by Shine TV Ltd and BBC Wales, and distributed by FremantleMedia Enterprises. Johnny Capps and Julian Murphy are co-creators and executive producers.
Syfy Ventures, in partnership with Bossa Studios, also announced the U.S. launch of the official Merlin game under the Syfy Games label. Merlin: The Game -- syfy.merlingame.com -- is an exciting role-playing game that enables viewers to aid Merlin and Arthur in completing quests, defending the realm and exploring the exciting world of Albion. Gamers can become engrossed in the Arthurian legend as Merlin commands them and six of their best friends to embark on a magical adventure to become the Heroes of Camelot.
Source: Syfy
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It seems that everytime we have a good series come alone such is the Seeker are Merlin it gets canceled. Maybe it's due to ratings, money, or someone just think they have a better idea for a new show but regardless I think the fans should at least have been ask what they think..I know that there are surveys done and I'm sure they know what is watched on the cable box, dish, and whatever else is used, but can they tell how many are watching the same television? I think not so as I've said talk to the fans first before you make your decisions next time. You just may be surprised.
PLEASE, the powers-that-be, keep this show alive! I only discovered it last year and can't get enough of it. I don't want to loose it now. There are no laws that regulate the term of a series. Especially one as well written and well acted as this one. Always you see Merlin as an older sorcerer. This younger perspective is refreshing and leaves a lot of growing up room to continue for many more episodes. Please give in to your fans and continue to entertain us!!
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