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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

7.820261 Season7 Episodes

Merlin, the immortal son of the bard Taliesin and Atlantean Princess Charis, is followed through his tragic upbringing, descent into madness, and shocking disappearance, leading to the legend that surrounds him. Set before King Arthur's birth, Merlin, assumed dead or a myth, reemerges in sub-Roman Britain to unite the fractured kingdoms under threat from Saxon invaders.

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Season 17 episodes

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1. Island of the Mighty
1h 8m
The age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history.
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2. The Vision of Taliesin
1h 6m
A forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it.
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3. A Fatherless Child
59m
A king demands blood; revelation follows. The old world begins to fall.
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4. The King of Maridunum
1h 7m
As Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos—while darkness moves behind kings and blades.
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5. The Price of Failure
1h 11m
War brews, loyalties splinter, and Merlin's past erupts—threatening to destroy the fragile future he fights for.
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6. Ganieda
1h
After years in exile, Merlin returns to a divided kingdom and meets the woman who will test his destiny.
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7. The Last True Bard
1h 9m
Britain gathers for war. Merlin rises from shadow to crown the one king who can unite them all.

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Cast

Tom Sharp
Merlin
Rose Reid
Charis

Reviews

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Eldho_Tomy
Mar 5, 2026
9
I really enjoyed this show. It offers a refreshing take on Arthurian legends by focusing on Merlin’s origins instead of the usual King Arthur storyline. The show does a great job blending mythology, history, and fantasy, creating a world that feels both mystical and grounded. The atmosphere and locations give the series a strong historical fantasy feel, and the story slowly builds Merlin’s journey in an interesting way. Even though the pacing can feel a little rushed at times, the overall narrative and lore make it very engaging. If you enjoy fantasy series with deep mythology and a darker tone, this show is definitely worth watching. I’m really hoping it gets another season because the story feels like it has much more to explore.Read more
I really enjoyed this show. It offers a refreshing take on Arthurian legends by focusing on Merlin’s origins instead of the usual King Arthur storyline. The show does a great job blending mythology, history, and fantasy, creating a world that feels both mystical and grounded. The atmosphere and locations give the series a strong historical fantasy feel, and the story slowly builds Merlin’s journey in an interesting way. Even though the pacing can feel a little rushed at times, the overall narrative and lore make it very engaging. If you enjoy fantasy series with deep mythology and a darker tone, this show is definitely worth watching. I’m really hoping it gets another season because the story feels like it has much more to explore.