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The Best Episodes of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Price of Failure
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    #1 - The Price of Failure

    S1:E5

    War brews, loyalties splinter, and Merlin's past erupts—threatening to destroy the fragile future he fights for.

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  2. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 6 - Ganieda
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Ganieda

    S1:E6

    After years in exile, Merlin returns to a divided kingdom and meets the woman who will test his destiny.

    Director:Ryan Whitaker
    Writer:Rose Reid

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  3. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last True Bard
    10.0/10(4 votes)

    #3 - The Last True Bard

    S1:E7

    Britain gathers for war. Merlin rises from shadow to crown the one king who can unite them all.

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  4. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 4 - The King of Maridunum
    9.9/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The King of Maridunum

    S1:E4

    As Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos—while darkness moves behind kings and blades.

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  5. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 3 - A Fatherless Child
    9.8/10(8 votes)

    #5 - A Fatherless Child

    S1:E3

    A king demands blood; revelation follows. The old world begins to fall.

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  6. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 2 - The Vision of Taliesin
    8.7/10(10 votes)

    #6 - The Vision of Taliesin

    S1:E2

    A forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it.

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  8. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 1 - Island of the Mighty
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Island of the Mighty

    S1:E1

    The age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Price of Failure" is the best rated episode of "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin". It scored 10/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Ryan Whitaker and written by Josiah Nelson, it aired on 2/12/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Ganieda".