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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

8.4

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

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.

Production

Production

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Official Opening Credits

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Official Opening Credits

Thumbnail for video: Ganieda Teaser: The Beloved of Merlin

Ganieda Teaser: The Beloved of Merlin

Thumbnail for video: The Journey Ends Here

The Journey Ends Here

Thumbnail for video: Aurelius and Uther Teaser: Brothers Before Kings

Aurelius and Uther Teaser: Brothers Before Kings

Thumbnail for video: How Post-Production Brings a Medieval Epic to Life

How Post-Production Brings a Medieval Epic to Life

Thumbnail for video: Years of Work Comes Down to This | The Pendragon Cycle Production Diary 18

Years of Work Comes Down to This | The Pendragon Cycle Production Diary 18

Thumbnail for video: Morgian Teaser: The Sorceress of Shadows

Morgian Teaser: The Sorceress of Shadows

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Editing and Scoring The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

Thumbnail for video: We Made It to the End | The Pendragon Production Diary 16

We Made It to the End | The Pendragon Production Diary 16

Thumbnail for video: Taliesin Teaser: The First Bard of Britain

Taliesin Teaser: The First Bard of Britain

Seasons

7 Episodes • Premiered 2026

Still image for The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 1: Island of the Mighty

1. Island of the Mighty

8.3

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

8.4

A forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it.

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3. A Fatherless Child

10.0

Hardened by exile, Merlin returns as old powers fall and the Saecsens rise — his visions more urgent than ever.

Still image for The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin season 1 episode 4: The King of Maridunum

4. The King of Maridunum

10.0

A Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos — while darkness moves behind kings and blades.

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5. Episode 5

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6. Episode 6

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7. Episode 7

Cast

Photo of Tom Sharp

Tom Sharp

Merlin

Photo of Rose Reid

Rose Reid

Charis

Photo of James Arden

James Arden

Taliesin

Photo of Emree Franklin

Emree Franklin

Morgain

Photo of Myles Clohessy

Myles Clohessy

Uther

Photo of Finney Cassidy

Finney Cassidy

Aurellius

Photo of Brett Cooper

Brett Cooper

Ganieda

Photo of Alex Laurence - Phillips

Alex Laurence - Phillips

Pelleas

Photo of Colin Cunningham

Colin Cunningham

Vortigern

Photo of Nicholas Boulton

Nicholas Boulton

Morcant

Photo of Daniel Fathers

Daniel Fathers

King Avallach

Photo of Steve Varnom

Steve Varnom

Custennin

Photo of David Brooks

David Brooks

Tewdrig

Photo of Alex Arco

Alex Arco

Meurig

Photo of Thor Rosland

Thor Rosland

Hengist

Photo of Tom Tidiman

Tom Tidiman

Aldwyn

Photo of George Osborne

George Osborne

Lot

Photo of Rebecka Johnston

Rebecka Johnston

Rhonwyn

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