The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026)

★ 8.0 1 Seasons 78 votes IMDb
Drama Family Amazon Prime
Sign in to rate this film

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.

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

Where to Watch

Netflix Netflix Watch
Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video Watch
Disney Plus Disney Plus Watch
Max Max Watch
Hulu Hulu Watch
Paramount Plus Paramount Plus Watch
Apple TV Plus Apple TV Plus Watch
Peacock Peacock Watch
Starz Apple TV Channel Starz Apple TV Channel Watch
Eternal Family Eternal Family Watch
Here TV Amazon Channel Here TV Amazon Channel Watch
DisneyNOW DisneyNOW Watch

Rent / Buy

Rent

Apple TV Apple TV Rent
Google Play Movies Google Play Movies Rent
Amazon Video Amazon Video Rent
YouTube YouTube Rent
Vudu Vudu Rent
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home Rent

Buy

Apple TV Apple TV Buy
Google Play Movies Google Play Movies Buy
Amazon Video Amazon Video Buy
YouTube YouTube Buy
Vudu Vudu Buy
Fandango at Home Fandango at Home Buy

Cast

Tom Sharp
Tom Sharp as Merlin - Tom Sharp is an English actor known for his title role as the enigmatic Merlin in the fantasy drama series The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin (2026). Sharp landed himself the lead after applying...
Rose Reid
Rose Reid as Charis Age 27 · Nashville, Tennessee, USA Rose Reid is an American actress, writer and producer, born and raised in southern Nashville, Tennessee. At age 14, she wrote her first script and later helped produce the short film when she was 16....
Cast Tom Sharp, Rose Reid

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Now playing: Season 1, Episode 6

Audience Reviews

Eldho_Tomy 9/10 Mar 05, 2026
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 locations give the series a strong historical fantasy feel, and the story slowly builds Merlin’s journey in an interesting way. Even though the pacing can feel a little rushed at times, the overall narrative and lore make it very engaging.

If you enjoy fantasy series with deep mythology and a darker tone, this show is definitely worth watching. I’m really hoping it gets another season because the story feels like it has much more to explore.

Similar Movies

Invincible 8.6
Invincible 2021
Anne with an E 8.7
Anne with an E 2017
The Mentalist 8.4
The Mentalist 2008
Dark 8.4
Dark 2017
Peaky Blinders 8.5
Peaky Blinders 2013
Lost 8.0
Lost 2004
The Witcher 7.9
The Witcher 2019
The Queen's Gambit 8.4
The Queen's Gambit 2020
Euphoria 8.3
Euphoria 2019
The Vampire Diaries 8.3
The Vampire Diaries 2009
Sherlock 8.5
Sherlock 2010
The Umbrella Academy 8.5
The Umbrella Academy 2019
The Flash 7.7
The Flash 2014
Mr. Robot 8.3
Mr. Robot 2015
Smallville 8.2
Smallville 2001
Criminal Minds 8.3
Criminal Minds 2005