Fresh off solid ratings in its opening seven episodes of the third season, BBC fantasy drama Merlin has been confirmed for another series of episodes in 2011. Set in medieval times, Merlin chronicles the famous wizard's rise to power alongside the future King Arthur, and his struggle to keep his magical abilities secret until the time comes for Camelot to discover him. Series 3, currently airing on BBC One, gives Merlin his toughest choice yet: as nemesis Morgana uses her royal heritage as a safeguard, the protagonist must make a terrible choice- does he kill her, revealing himself to a King who kills magicians, or leave her alive, and risk the destruction of the Kingdom? Viewers will have to wait until December 4th for the epic season finale to discover his decision, but even now the BBC have released some plot details for Series 4, set to begin filming in March 2011: "[The BBC] both delight in the continuing success of Merlin, and relish in the chance to take the series to the next level with the introduction of the Knights of the Round Table". Several of this group have appeared in Merlin already, but given their relevance to the beginning of the Arthurian legend, could the fourth series send the show off? Merlin will return next September to BBC One and BBC HD.
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