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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 Worst Episode
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    The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 1 - Island of the Mighty
    7.3/10(489 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 2 - The Vision of Taliesin
    7.8/10(382 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 3 - A Fatherless Child
    8.0/10(303 votes)

    #3 - A Fatherless Child

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 4 - The King of Maridunum
    8.0/10(255 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 5 - The Price of Failure
    8.2/10(219 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 6 - Ganieda
    8.6/10(229 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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Season 1 Episode 7 - The Last True Bard
    9.1/10(96 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Island of the Mighty" is the worst rated episode of "The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin". It scored 7.3/10 based on 489 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/22/2026. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Vision of Taliesin".