The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

RETURNING1 Seasons7 Episodes8.0
NetworkDailyWire+
First AiredJan 22, 2026
Last AiredMar 5, 2026
Created ByJeremy Boreing, Stephen R. Lawhead

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.

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Cast

Tom Sharp
Tom Sharp
Merlin
Rose Reid
Rose Reid
Charis
James Arden
James Arden
Taliesin
Emree Franklin
Emree Franklin
Morgain
Myles Clohessy
Myles Clohessy
Uther
Finney Cassidy
Finney Cassidy
Aurellius
Brett Cooper
Brett Cooper
Ganieda
Alex Laurence - Phillips
Alex Laurence - Phillips
Pelleas
Colin Cunningham
Colin Cunningham
Vortigern
Nicholas Boulton
Nicholas Boulton
Morcant
Daniel Fathers
Daniel Fathers
King Avallach
S
Steve Varnom
Custennin

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 7 episodes

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Island of the Mighty
E1Island of the Mighty
Jan 22, 202668m8.2
The age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history.
The Vision of Taliesin
E2The Vision of Taliesin
Jan 22, 202666m8.7
A forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it.
A Fatherless Child
E3A Fatherless Child
Jan 29, 202659m9.8
A king demands blood; revelation follows. The old world begins to fall.
The King of Maridunum
E4The King of Maridunum
Feb 5, 202667m9.9
As Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos—while darkness moves behind kings and blades.
The Price of Failure
E5The Price of Failure
Feb 12, 202671m10.0
War brews, loyalties splinter, and Merlin's past erupts—threatening to destroy the fragile future he fights for.
Ganieda
E6Ganieda
Feb 19, 202660m10.0
After years in exile, Merlin returns to a divided kingdom and meets the woman who will test his destiny.
The Last True Bard
E7The Last True Bard
Mar 5, 202669m10.0
Britain gathers for war. Merlin rises from shadow to crown the one king who can unite them all.

About The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, family, drama series on DailyWire+. The show first aired on Jan 22, 2026 and currently has 1 season and 7 episodes. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 36 votes. The cast includes Tom Sharp, Rose Reid, James Arden, Emree Franklin, Myles Clohessy. Created by Jeremy Boreing and Stephen R. Lawhead.

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