TV series
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
2026–, English, on DailyWire+. Created by Jeremy Boreing.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 69 min
- Status
- Still running
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Where to watch The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E7: The Last True Bard
Aired 5 March 2026
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jeremy BoreingCreator
- Tom SharpMerlin · 7 ep
- Rose ReidCharis · 7 ep
- Paul ClerkinHafgan · 5 ep
- Brett CooperGanieda · 5 ep
- Alex Laurence - PhillipsPelleas · 5 ep
- George PrenticeDafyd · 4 ep
- Duran Fulton BrownElphin · 4 ep
- Emree FranklinMorgian · 4 ep
- Myles ClohessyUther · 4 ep
- Finney CassidyAurelius · 4 ep
- Rebecka JohnstonRhonwyn · 4 ep
- Barry John KinsellaCuall · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 22 January 2026
- Network
- DailyWire+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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What The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is based on
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is based on The Pendragon Cycle, a 1987 novel by Stephen R. Lawhead.
Novel · 1987
The Pendragon Cycle
By Stephen R. Lawhead
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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin: quick answers
Is The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 97 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin are there?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 69 minutes each.
Is The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin finished?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin on?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin?
If you liked The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, try Legend of the Seeker, The Winter King, The Witcher: Blood Origin.
Who created The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin was created by Jeremy Boreing and stars Tom Sharp, Rose Reid, Paul Clerkin.
What is The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin based on?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is based on The Pendragon Cycle, a 1987 novel by Stephen R. Lawhead.