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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Family

Drama

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 Companies

Bonfire Legend

Hero Squared

Tirian Films

Buffalo 8

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Island of the Mighty

1. Island of the Mighty

1h 8min

22nd Jan 2026

The age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history.

The Vision of Taliesin

2. The Vision of Taliesin

1h 6min

22nd Jan 2026

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

A Fatherless Child

3. A Fatherless Child

57min

29th Jan 2026

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

The King of Maridunum

4. The King of Maridunum

5th Feb 2026

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

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

12th Feb 2026

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

19th Feb 2026

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

26th Feb 2026

First air date

22nd Jan 2026

Last air date

5th Feb 2026

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks