Anthony Head, actor for king Uther Pendragon in BBC’s 2008 drama Merlin, confirmed last night in an interview that there will indeed be a season two to the much-beloved series.
The highlight:
Q: What about Merlin? What’s going to happen this Saturday night?
ASH: Merlin is definitely coming back, it’s getting darker, the last episode is really deep, I think the dragon will surprise people, you know, there are all sorts of little tricks and treats in the last one, and not everything is what you think, and relationships have been developing.
Merlin stars Colin Morgan as the titular character while Bradley James takes on the role of Prince Arthur. The latest episode of the series, To Kill the King, gathered 5.74 million viewers on the night it broadcasted. Despite fears from fans and networks that its subtext would prove too much, this show does enjoy a large following with so-called family audience.
There may not be enough capslocking for my fangirly joy. 
Sevenses
Source: Digitalspy.
ETA 09/04/2009: As of now, unofficial sources indicate the airing date to be the 19th of September on BBC.
Ahh, so stoked. I can’t wait!! (And seriously, the subtext is the best part! Hahaha…)
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Sorry I didn’t comment earlier, I was enjoying a trip to Belgium with my class =)
I’m so excited!!!!!
^ OMG THE SEASON FINALE IS SLAYFUL YOU MUST WATCH IT ASAP.
(And writing another Merlin recap for you as I type – you know, this is the second series I’ve taken on because of you. Evil enabler.
)
Heeheehee.
I just watched it, and it was mind-blowing!!!!
It was totally predictable until Merlin went to see the dragon for his mom. After that it was OMG after OMG… I can’t wait for the next season.
wow
Wow I cant wait to see second season! that last episode blew me away!
When the Season 2 will start? Thank you. Season 1 was awesome. My favourite character is Morgana. This is absolutely diferent view of her personality.
I want Arthur to stay with the morgana…you ?
^ Filming is scheduled to begin in February, so with any luck we will see the completed work in September or October of 2009.
Morgana/Merlin Gwen/Arthur by any chance? Damn ages till new series! September October!?
We will have to wait till Sept./Oct. to see season 2??? Am I missing something here? Why go with season 2 at all? I mean this was an amazing show and to keep the viewers’ interested they should have completed the filming part already.
Well it was nice while it lasted.
Waiting so long to air season two will definitely take some of the heat off, but I’m still going to be drooling with anticipation. I hope they don’t make us wait that long, however.
I live in the Us and saw it online it is a great show i wish it would be shown in the us if it has i never seen it dam great show.hope it get’s arid online like sesion one
see season 2 on watch good tv
Definitely a good series – but I’m surprised by the amount of surprise surrounding the dragon – its true intentions seem to have been hinted at several times throughout the episodes. For me the scene was more of a confirmation of suspicion than a shock.
Very good news I love the series…sadly BBC blocks me from watching it since I am in the states but I find other means to watch it.
Great series and I hope they keep making it better instead of riding it into the ground like some series.
Im a fan from across the ocean, The merlin serie is awsome i watched the last episode with great joy, further more i knew the dragons intentions this cause he said (only When arthur is king i will be released) he said this maybe 5 times so his intentions where always plain on the table none the less it is an amazing serie cant wait for season 2.
Kind regards to the whole crew
Feveran
May magic surround each and every one with joy and laughter may it be embraced by the earth that surrounds it.
I Think That Merlin And The Dragon Holds A Greater Destainy Togheter Then We Think ! Well I Guess We Will Now Soon !
Love The Show ! Keep It Up !
can’t Wait For Season 2 !
A Fan From Denmark!
Deejay Natas
IBorn In Sin , Come on In!
man I am American and I was lucky enough to see this show and I am so addicted to it what a great series
can’t wait for season 2
We from saudi arabia expats are thrilled with merlin 2008! We can’t wait to see season 2! Cheers!
Its so amasing fun! I watched all episodes at you-tube , just watchet
Le Morte`d Arthur . That fight beetwen merlin and *** ( Cant tell a spoiler) was totaly , OMG its so cool!
huhu,
cannot wait for season 2
Considering it was only produced to fill air time while Doctor Who was being filmed, It really is a brilliant show, I’m glad there making a season 2, The cast couldn’t get any better, At least there not cutting the legs from underneath it, like certain brilliant shows…
R.I.P Firefly *sobs*
I saw the first two episode at a friend’s house who has a PAL setup. This show is really good. When does Merlin get over here on BBC America? It’s already gatherin an audience.
AAAAH!! So Excited!
Hurry!
xD
I can’t wait anymore!eeeerrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhhhh~
It took a few episodes for me to buy into the whole reimagining thing, but after that I just sat back and enjoyed. I am looking forward to season 2.
Your recaps crack me up. Nicely done with all the pics. Where do you get the time?
I posted a take on season 1 as a whole if you want to check it out.
http://fortresstakes.wordpress.com/2009/03/29/merlin-2008-season-1-13-episodes/
Thank havens for this! Was afraid that it was the end! We are many here around me that will be happy and just wait for it to come!
Yikesss!What a tv show i will never forget!!!Extraordinary job…And soo just watch the whole season 1 for the third time and never get bored…Thank you and i wish i can watch this show for 10 years like Stargate sg1!Can’t wait for season 2
Thanks from Canada!
Hi!
Love Merlin! I live in the Netherlands and they just started showing it there, and I just loved it from the first ep!
Such a bummer season 2 will take so long before it will air! :O
Well, as long as it will be there eventually XD
i live in the netherlands 2 and seen all episodes. if you want the link to download it, just tell me:)
Heya,
could you please send me the download link to the address above?
Thanks much!?!?!
God Merlin is good. AND BRADLEY JAMES IS HOT!
oops, here’s my email address – elsie_girl1mor@hotmail.com
Damn right he’s hot….only man alive i’d leave my soon-to-be husband for.
Hi,
loved MERLIN season 1 can’t wiat 4 SEASON 2 2 start,
can u please tell me the link 2 download SEASON 1 please.
Thanks
email me if u could: musahazara@y7mail.com
Password for season 2 is
shaf.kk
timril@hotmail.com . please, id really want to download it
The BBC have out-done themselves with this one….. Im in Australia…. Show is due to air here sometime soon on Channel Ten…….. I was Lucky enought to be sent the series on DVD from a friend in England…….. Loved it.
Cant wait for Season 2…. Job well done BBC
I now i love Merlin!! The show it here in sweden to (im swedish).
Do you now what date will the second seson come out do you have any ide? If you do anserwt at your blog!
Too kill the king was the 12 episode, there was a 13 episode too.
OMG I can’t wait anymore!!!!
I’m getting crazzyyy!!
Dammnn Im So Addicted With This Cant Wait Till Season 2 Comes Out Pls Start Showing It Already! Hahahahaha
im from jakarta, indonesia, long way in asia but love merlin so much.
please hallmark channel continue merlin season 2…
I’m from Jakarta, Indoneisa 2… Yes! hope it would be on Hallmark…
last episode was mind blowing indeed!! at some point i got emotional which is kinda embarrassing.. i got attached to the whole season somewhat..i just cant wait for the next season
Hey i’m in Australia and my Girlfriend showed me a few episodes on youtube and i loved it. i was wondering does anyone know the release date for the boxset where i am ???
It should be released about a week after the finale!!! You can pre-order them from Dymocks
I’m in Australia too just finished watching the last episode on youtube and the second episode will air here tomorrow so I don’t hink the box set will be released here for a while. I love the show, Morgana’s the best I hope there’s more of here next season. I like the little hints at the legend too.
i love merlin so…so much. i cant wait until i can watch the ssecond season.
Super drama…!!! loved it all, the story and acting of all the cast….
cant wait to see the 2nd season.
ok i love love love love this show, i am in the states and watched it online and now they are bringing it to our network (NBC) on saturday nights i cannot wait for the rest of states to see this show it is better than any american show i have ever watched!
one question i would love answered by someone please: why doesn’t the dragon just melt the chain around his leg? please let me know if im missing something here.
I think the dragon’s chains are fire/magic-proof. Either that or he has some Ultimate Plan going on.
Hey, I’m all the way in the Caribbean and season one was mindblowing!…. i loved how dey began making in unpredictable in da ending episodes…. cant wait for season 2… I think Morgana is gunna play a more important role in season 2… i mean they ended season 1 with her!……. ok now i’m more anxious!!!! y do we have to wait so long….!!!!!!
and…Josh… da dragon probably doesnt want to melt his own legg… or maybe the chains are enchanted or sum like dat…. dats an interesting question tho…. and y did Uther lock him up dere instead of jus killin him… i mean doesnt he HATE magic???…. maybe season 2 will explain….
ARRRGGHHH, I cant wait till October its killing me :’( rofl. sheesh hurry up already normal ppl will lose interest if they wait this long to air it. OMG just like heroes
YESS they r taking too long!!!!!!! y cant they jus air it now:S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW NOW!!!
OH M G!! I ACTUALLY CANNOT WAIT!!!! HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!
Omg!! i love this show!! can i plase have the download link?
my addy is sakurablossom142@yahoo.com
BRUTAL!!!!!!!!!!
This is the best fantasy tv-serie and have the best loving characters in a tv-show I’ve seen in my life!!!! This tv-show is wonderfull!!!!
I wish season 2 to be as good as the former. Anyway. I wish there can be more seasons to cover entire life of Merlin and Arthur!!!!
BTW, last episode was incredible!!!!
Anyone knows about an official fan site?
it was awsome…please come with the 2 season
^ ^ fast 
i dont get it…wens merlin coming back on?
i can’t wait for season two. till sept or october.
on 4 october will be the first episode on tv
cant wait
hi
I’m from Norway, i’d just seen the show on the web, and i lov it.
but i was a litle suprised about the dragon’s act in the last episode.
merlin is an amazing show. i’m so impatient for the next season.
i love the end of the first season…so suspenseful. i wish being soon
in september…♥merlin, merlin, merlin…i’m addicted.♥
wow wow wow
new season is so far away though…
but atleast their making a new one!!!!
can’t wait!!!
Merlin is my absolute favorite show!!
i can’t wait for the second season OMFG i’m gonna die!
just to be clear, everyone keeps saying (well i keep reading lol) that the second season is gonna start in the fall, like september ish. is that for everywhere? like perhaps, canada too?
i hope so i can’t wait too long to see what happens next!
i verry likes colin morgan act, his smiles verry cute
?????
you’re not english are you……
i have a question for you
ARE YOU GAY?
johhhhhhhh
like morgana a lot mannnnnnnnnnnnnn
ps guy……….. mike
you can’t like colin pfffffffff
you’re a dude you should like
morgana she’s way better then colin
kathie les!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant wait for the second season and the last episode kicked ass !! DiIE NIOMI(dunno how to spell)
Giant fan from denmark
OMG denmark sucks
loser loser loser loser
shall we talk about jour mama?
Can’t wait for season 2!! Hope it comes out soon in Australia, so addicted! It’s the best show on television by far!
!!
OMG i love merlin and I wonder why after Merlin killled nimeuh in the last episode the drago nwent crazy! I think the dragon is setting upp a plan to escape the cave cause you know how he say “I am your Kin” lol
CANT WAIT TILL THE NEW EPISODE!
PLS COME OUT SOON I BEG OF YOU, i like watch the first series every day and i never watch anything else!!!
Im mean not episode season!
OMG CANT WAIT GRRR HURRY UP AND COME OUT!
Hey I’m from Lakeland (Florida. I drink coffee, not tea). Its coming out this month dudes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the first episode of season two is called The Lady of the Lake
Really, lady of the lake? Arent they gods or something cause ive seen another merlin movie and they have that and they give escalibour to merlin when he visits them at the lake.
Lady of the Lake is the name of the episode, you can find it on tvrage.com
The information, not the episode. Sorry
who knows what month merlin is coming on ????????????????????????????
From what ive heard Morganna and Arthur were gonna be together and Qwen and Merlin were going to be together.
I live in Toronto, Canada and get to watch Merlin on the US network
I have watched season 1 and can’t wait for season 2.
Thrilled it has been picked up. BBC programs are well recieved here. I watched Rome and the Tudors, great productions. BBC keep up the good work
I’m a really big fan of Merlin… I Love it!
Can’t wait for season 2 to come out!
Btw, i’m a Danish fan…
merlin, most interesting adventure ever seen.
Girl
I love you.
- Boy:
Yeah I know everyone does!
-Girl:
Really?
- Boy:
Yeah…every one of my friends that are
girls tell me that everyday.
- Girl:
Oh…but am I only your friend?
- Boy:
No…you’re my girlfriend…why?
- Girl:
So when I say I love you I really do
mean it.
- Boy:
Yeah I know you do mean it…its just
that you dont need to tell me that you
love me anymore cuz I know you love me
since the day we been together and i
love you more each and everyday.
- Girl:
……
- Boy:
So wanna go somewhere tonight for our
7th anniversary?
- Girl:
Yeah…wher e?
- Boy:
I dont know…maybe movie then dinner?
- Girl:
Ok.
- Boy:
Ill pick you up after I get off and get
ready ok?
- Girl:
Ok. What time do you get off?
- Boy:
In 2 hours and then I gotta go home and
yeah get ready which takes about 15-20
mintues…
-Girl:
hey…I thought you didnt have work
today…
- Boy:
One of my co-workers called in sick.
- Girl:
Oh okay! So ill see you around 7:30
then?
- Boy:
Yeah! and babe?
- Girl:
Yeah?
- Boy:
I love you.
- Girl:
I love you too!
- Boy:
Ok my manager is like looking at me so
yeah…. i gotta go.
- Girl:
Ok bye.
- Boy:
Bye.
**************** ************
2 hours later…
The guy drives to his girlfriends house
and walks up to the door and rings
bell.
- Girl:
Hey! (gives a kiss to her boyfriend)
- Boy:
Wassup…you ready?
- Girl:
Um…wait.. .let me get my bag and we
can
go ok?
- Boy:
Ok.
They both watched a movie and ate
dinner…once they were done eating
they
he ad back to the car but before she got
into the car…
- Boy:
Wait! Can I blind fold you?
- Girl:
Why??!
- Boy:
Its a suprise.
- Girl:
What kind of suprise?
- Boy:
A big one.
- Girl:
Okay but only if you promise me that
you
will hold my hand while we’re driving.
- Boy:
I promise.
- Girl:
Ok blind fold me…
So they drove off………..and then
they stoped.
- Boy:
Ok we’re here!
-Gi rl:
Where?
- Boy:
Wait let me walk you to the place!
- Girl:
What place?
- Boy:
Somewhere! (and gives a kiss to her on
the lips)
- Girl:
Baby!…
The boy walks her to the place.
- Boy:
Ok…let me take the blind fold off.
- Girl:
Where are we?
He takes it off her and she opens her
eyes and sees the view of the city and
at that same spot…that’s where he
first asked her to be his
girlfriend… .
- Girl:
Omg…(tear s come down)
- Boy:
Why are you crying?
- Girl:
This is where you first asked me out…
-Boy:
What are you doing the rest of your
life? (he asked on his knees and after
he says that…behind him…in the air
it says “Will you marry me?” in
fireworks)
- Girl:
(tears come down faster)
- Boy:
I wasnt at work when you called me…I
was planning this whole thing!
- Girl:
Get up!
- Boy:
Yeah?
- Girl:
(kisses him)
- Boy:
Is that a yes or a no?
- Girl:
Yes.
What should I say? I´m from Germany – I have to wait a whole century to see the new season! ;_;
But Arthur is just the sexiest prat I have ever seen!
WHEN IS IT GONNA COME OUT?! IM DYING HERE! its been like 3 months and i have to watch merlin on youtube!
@Lashia: Season 2 has already begun broadcasting on BBC1.
Yeah but has it been broadcasting in australia Victoria, werribee?