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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026)

TV Series ★ 7.5

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.

Jeremy Boreing Creator Stephen R. Lawhead Creator

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Quick facts

Released
January 22, 2026
Rating
TV-14
IMDb
tt23734948
Country
Hungary, United States
Language
English
Studio
Bonfire Legend, Hero Squared, Tirian Films, Buffalo 8

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Cast

Tom Sharp Tom Sharp Merlin Rose Reid Rose Reid Charis

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin about?
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.
Who created The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin was created by Jeremy Boreing, Stephen R. Lawhead.
Who stars in The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin stars Tom Sharp, Rose Reid.
When was The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin released?
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is a 2026 sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, family, drama series.
Where can I watch The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin?
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