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.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, family and drama series that premiered on January 22, 2026, spanning 1 season and 7 episodes. It stars Tom Sharp and Rose Reid. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 76 ratings.
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Executive produced by Dallas Sonnier, Jeremy Boreing and Caleb Robinson.
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 76 ratings.
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…
Reviewed on March 5, 2026
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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin has 1 season and 7 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on January 22, 2026.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on March 5, 2026.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) stars Tom Sharp and Rose Reid. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 76 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and family series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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