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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

2026 · 45m per ep · TV-14 · English · Hungary

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.

7.9(297 reviews)

19.8194% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 22, 2026
Last air date: Mar 5, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 7
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: Hungary, United States of America, Italy, Romania
Network / platform: DailyWire+
Creator / showrunner: Jeremy Boreing, Stephen R. Lawhead
Certification: TV-14
Production companies: Bonfire Legend, Hero Squared, Tirian Films, Buffalo 8

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Keywords

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2026 · 7 episodes

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Cast

Tom Sharp

Merlin

Rose Reid

Charis

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.9

297 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.9/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.9/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.9/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.9/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.9/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful