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

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Binge this in 7h 40m•Peaking at 8.2/10

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 6 - Ganieda
    8.2/10(503 votes)

    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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  2. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Price of Failure
    8.0/10(475 votes)

    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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  3. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last True Bard
    8.0/10(389 votes)

    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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  4. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 3 - A Fatherless Child
    7.8/10(574 votes)

    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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  5. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 4 - The King of Maridunum
    7.8/10(512 votes)

    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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  6. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 2 - The Vision of Taliesin
    7.7/10(683 votes)

    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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  7. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 1 - Island of the Mighty
    7.2/10(975 votes)

    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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Best Episodes Summary

"Ganieda" is the best rated episode of "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin". It scored 8.2/10 based on 503 votes. Directed by Ryan Whitaker and written by Rose Reid, it aired on 2/19/2026. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Price of Failure".