Syfy acquired Season 3 of Merlin

[Bob The Skutter]

I know there's a few American posters who'll be glad to hear this. The third series is due to air here in the autumn, so maybe it'll air close behind broadcast here this time.

From C21 Media

Syfy in the US has picked up the third season of Shine TV's Merlin from distributor FremantleMedia Enterprises.

The NBC Universal-owned cable network will air the 13x60' episodes early next year, having recently concluded the second season with 1.7 million viewers.

Syfy is the latest customer for the property, which was originally conjured up for UK pubcaster the BBC. Broadcasters in Russia, Romania and Poland also recently acquired the new season.

 

[AviTrek]

TVSquad reported yesterday that it will air in early 2011. So it will probably be teamed with Caprica for a Jan start.

 

[Bob The Skutter]

Ah right. I saw it yesterday but forgot to post it, when this was posted it reminded me to post it. But I didn't know it was set to air in early 2011.

 

[Greg Cox]

Glad to hear it. I'm really curious to see where they go with the Morganna storyline.

 

[KB24]

Yay! Nice of them to get an agreement before 3 is even aired UKside. I really hope they step it up this season!

 

[Snaploud]

Thanks for the heads-up.