The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
Merlin, ageless scion of the bard Taliesin and Atlantean Princess Charis, travels a path shaped by a brutal upbringing, a descent into madness, and a startling vanishing that fuels the legend surrounding him. Set before King Arthur's birth, Merlin, long believed dead or a mere myth, re-emerges in sub-Roman Britain to unite the fractured kingdoms under threat from Saxon invaders.
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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.
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The cast of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin includes Daniel Fathers as King Avallach, Colin Cunningham as Vortigern, Rebecka Johnston as Rhonwyn, Myles Clohessy as Uther, David Brooks as Tewdrig, Tom Sharp as Merlin, Rose Reid as Charis, Emree Franklin as Morgain, Finney Cassidy as Aurellius, Alex Laurence - Phillips as Pelleas, Brett Cooper as Ganieda, James Arden as Taliesin, and more.
Episodes run about 1h 6 mins. The total runtime is about 7h 40 mins.
Yes. You can watch the The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin trailer on this Fanbiz page on Fanziz.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin was released in 2026.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is listed under Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Family, and Drama on Fanbiz.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin has 1 review on Fanziz, with an average rating of 9.0/10. One reviewer wrote: "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 jo..."
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin has 1 season and 7 episodes on Fanbiz. Available seasons include Season 1.
