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The Best Episodes of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1

Every episode of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1!

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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
    The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 1 - Island of the Mighty
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Jeremy Boreing
    Writer:Lee Blaylock

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  2. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 2 - The Vision of Taliesin
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #2 - The Vision of Taliesin

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Jeremy Boreing
    Writer:Jeremy Boreing

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  3. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 3 - A Fatherless Child
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #3 - A Fatherless Child

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Jesse V. Johnson
    Writer:Jeremy Boreing

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  4. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 4 - The King of Maridunum
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    #4 - The King of Maridunum

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Ryan Whitaker
    Writer:Ryan Whitaker

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  5. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Price of Failure
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #5 - The Price of Failure

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Ryan Whitaker
    Writer:Josiah Nelson

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  6. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 6 - Ganieda
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last True Bard
    8.3/10(8 votes)

    #7 - The Last True Bard

    S1:E7

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

    Directors:Jeremy Boreing, Jesse V. Johnson
    Writers:Jeremy Boreing, Ryan Whitaker, Josiah Nelson

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Island of the Mighty" is the best rated episode of "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Jeremy Boreing and written by Lee Blaylock, it aired on 1/22/2026. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Vision of Taliesin".