The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
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The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026)

7.6/ 10

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22 Jan 2026

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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.

Keywords

based on novel or book
camelot
excalibur
arthurian mythology
fantasy
historical fantasy
drama
adventure

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Eldho_Tomy

March 5, 2026

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9/10

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 l

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