1. Island of the Mighty
Jan 22, 2026 68 minThe age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history.
Series 8.3
The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin
20261 season20 ratings
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.
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Seasons & episodes
1 season
2. The Vision of Taliesin
Jan 22, 2026 66 minA forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it.
3. A Fatherless Child
Jan 29, 2026 57 minHardened by exile, Merlin returns as old powers fall and the Saecsens rise — his visions more urgent than ever.
Episode 4
4. The King of Maridunum
Feb 5, 2026A Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos — while darkness moves behind kings and blades.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
Feb 12, 2026 Episode 6
6. Episode 6
Feb 19, 2026 Episode 7
7. Episode 7
Feb 26, 2026Ensemble
Cast
Tom Sharp
Merlin
Rose Reid
Charis
Production
The details
Release
2026
Seasons
1 season
Country
Hungary, United States of America
Studio
Bonfire Legend, Hero Squared
Spoken languages: English
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