Merlin: Series 2
Good news for all Merlin fans: there will be a second series.
The BBC has announced that the Beeb have commissioned a second series of the show from Shine Productions. Series one averaged 6.2 million viewers (28% audience share) per episode for the first eight episodes.
The most important part of the announcement is that as well as the main characters most of the other regulars will also be back. These include Katie McGrath as Morgana, Richard Wilson as Gaius and, most importantly of all, Anthony Head as Uther. Head isn’t the star of the show but his ruthlessness provides it with an essential grounding in the dark reality of medieval England.
For me Merlin never became “must see TV”, however it’s generally been pretty watchable and I welcome its return.
Possibly related posts:
•Merlin Series Three
•Merlin Series Two – This Saturday
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I ADORE Merlin.
Bring him back now!
Comment by Tinkerbell | January 12, 2009
Hi Tinkerbell. As soon as I find out the dates for the second series I’ll publish them on this blog
Comment by trevor | January 12, 2009
Merlin was such fantastic watchable FFAMILY viewing I couldn t wait for each episode on a Saturday night. the castle was just magical. I just cant wait for the new series, I heard it will be screened in September 09 is this true ?
Comment by Julie Burke | January 14, 2009
I don’t think there’s any official date yet for series 2. Late September would seem about right, if it’s 13 episodes again that would lead into the Christmas period nicely.
The castle was wonderful, hard to believe it’s a real place (Pierrefonds in France)
Comment by trevor | January 14, 2009
Wonderful news re 2nd series – a real family treat – actually fab viewing for most age groups – do hope we see more of Merlin’s mother as she is a strong and interesting character!
Comment by margaret | February 22, 2009
Hey tinkerbell
Merlin and Arthur are the most hottest guys on TV, (inculding Mitchell)
It will start around September time
Comment by Merlinfan!Fitboiseverywhereonthatshow! | March 19, 2009
i do really love merlin, i have some questions. r there any books of this merlin series. i really want 2 read them. whoever knows this answer pls tell me. im so crazy with it
Comment by Cinderella | April 19, 2009
I know the BBC are going to start releasing some novelisations based on series one later this year:
Merlin: The Dragon’s Call
Comment by trevor | April 19, 2009
Really, what a grate news!!!!!
Thanks a lot
Comment by Cinderella | April 20, 2009
You can order the novelisations of the series from your local Public Library and borrow them for free. I am a Children’s Librarian and know that we have already ordered some of the books adapted from the tv series.
Comment by Bridget Jones | October 17, 2009