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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026)

★ 7.8 / 1093 ratingsTV show

Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureDrama

Popularity 27.9

Overview

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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RELEASE DATE2026-01-22

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▶ The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Official Trailer ▶ "There will be no peace" | The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Teaser ▶ The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Official Teaser ▶ The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Official Opening Credits ▶ Ganieda Teaser: The Beloved of Merlin ▶ The Journey Ends Here ▶ Aurelius and Uther Teaser: Brothers Before Kings ▶ How Post-Production Brings a Medieval Epic to Life ▶ Years of Work Comes Down to This | The Pendragon Cycle Production Diary 18 ▶ Morgian Teaser: The Sorceress of Shadows ▶ Editing and Scoring The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin ▶ We Made It to the End | The Pendragon Production Diary 16

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Top Cast

Tom SharpMerlin

Rose ReidCharis

Key Crew

Amanda PresmykProducer Augusto PellicciaProducer Ben ShapiroExecutive Producer Caleb RobinsonExecutive Producer Dallas SonnierExecutive Producer Daniel KresmeryExecutive Producer Jeremy BoreingExecutive Producer Jerilyn EsquibelProducer Jonathan HalperynProducer Jonathan HayProducer Julius R. NassoProducer Ryan WhitakerExecutive Producer Stephen R. LawheadNovel Stephen R. LawheadProducer Travis MillsProducer

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EPISODE GUIDE

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Specials

25 episodes · First aired 2023-10-12

E01

Production Diary 1: The Start of an Epic Adventure 2023-10-12 · 7 min

Behind the scenes of week 1 of production on The Pendragon Cycle. Get a glimpse into the rigorous training, stunts, and more during the filming in Hungary.

E02

Production Diary 2: The Week of Battles 2023-10-19 · 7 min

Behind the scenes of week 2 of production on The Pendragon Cycle. Immerse yourself in the epic battle scenes filled with blood, iron, mayhem and more.

E03

Production Diary 3: Meet the Show’s Villain 2023-10-26 · 7 min

Behind the scenes during week 3 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Meet Morgian, Charis' intriguing step-sister, and see the first scenes filmed at the home of the Atlanteans.

E04

Production Diary 4: A Love Story 2023-11-03 · 7 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 4 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Embark on a journey alongside the cast and crew as they utilize a Hungarian forest for the mesmerizing backdrop of Myrddin and Ganieda’s meeting and more.

E05

Production Diary 5: The Most Stunning Set Yet 2023-11-17 · 7 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 5 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Set out on an adventure with the cast and crew as they journey to northern Italy to film among the stunning mountaintops.

E06

Production Diary 6: The Otherworldly Atlanteans 2023-12-08 · 9 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 6 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Behold lost Atlantis and the Palace of the Fisher King, and witness Myrddin’s Wrath in the forest of Celyddon.

E07

Production Diary 7: Recreating Wales in Italy 2023-12-19 · 7 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 7 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Join the cast and crew as they face the challenges and triumphs of filming amidst hurricane winds, harsh weather, and the stunning landscapes of Italy.

E08

Production Diary 8: Everyone Told Us We Couldn’t Do This 2024-02-15 · 8 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 8 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Watch as the cast and crew bring an epic, yet dangerous bull-leaping sequence from the book to life in one of the most challenging filming weeks yet.

E09

Production Diary 8: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-02-19 · 87 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E10

Production Diary 9: What It Takes to Pull Off a Thrilling Scene 2024-03-08 · 8 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 9 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. See the amazing special effects that went into executing the most challenging and thrilling scene yet! Then follow the Hungarian cast and crew to get a peek at building the foundational friendships in the show.

E11

Production Diary 9: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-03-09 · 51 min

Get a first look at new Pendragon BTS with Jeremy on his All Access Live!

E12

Production Diary 10: Creepy Kingdoms and Magical Objects 2024-04-04 · 7 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 10 of production of The Pendragon Cycle. Join the cast and crew as they head back to Hungary to shoot some emotionally rich scenes, explore some of the most important props in the story, and capture a bloody duel.

E13

Production Diary 10: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-04-05 · 71 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E14

Production Diary 11: A Tower of Darkness With a Sick King 2024-04-25 · 8 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 11 of production of The Pendragon Cycle. Get a glimpse into Vortigern’s Tower and see the actors bring their characters to life as you witness the story's spiritual conflicts unfold.

E15

Production Diary 11: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-04-26 · 72 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E16

Production Diary 12: Epic Action, Plus Filming in Budapest 2024-05-16 · 6 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 12 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. See the iconic architecture of Budapest bring the story to life, follow the crew through the Battle of Vortigern’s Tower, and join the characters as they wrestle with the Christian themes in the story.

E17

Production Diary 12: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-05-16 · 64 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E18

Production Diary 13: History Comes Alive 2024-06-04 · 6 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 13 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Watch the series’ historical surroundings come to life through a barbarous clash, a frozen northern kingdom, and the uniting of Britain.

E19

Production Diary 13: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-06-04 · 66 min

Join Jeremy and Brett for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E20

Production Diary 14: Britain’s Fate 2024-06-13 · 6 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 14 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Get a closer look at Ygerna, and see the great bard, Myrddin, against a harsh winter backdrop as he galvanizes the men of Britain.

E21

Production Diary 14: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-06-13 · 70 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E22

Production Diary 15: Action and Emotion 2024-08-26 · 6 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 15 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. As the end draws near, see two climactic moments: one of intense action and one of intense emotion. Plus, go under the hills of the Hillfolk.

E23

Production Diary 15: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-08-26 · 59 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!

E24

Production Diary 16: A Bittersweet Finish 2024-09-19 · 6 min

Behind-the-scenes during week 16 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Join the cast and crew as they film the climactic battle sequence along the Danube River. Get a glimpse of some emotional farewells, and see the challenges of filming in harsh conditions as this chapter of production comes to a close.…

E25

Production Diary 16: Jeremy Boreing AAL 2024-09-19 · 66 min

Join Jeremy for a live Q&A and get a first look at new Pendragon BTS!