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Synopsis
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.
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- E1 Island of the MightyNext upJan 22, 2026 · 68 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
The age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history.
Guest stars: George Prentice (Dafyd), Duran Fulton Brown (Elphin), Robert Anderson (Cernunnos), Diego Ezequil Almarza Batuecas (Bull Jumper), Julian Gomez Carpio (Maro), Paul Clerkin (Hafgan), Nick Collis (Annubi), Daniel Considine (Magnus Maximus)
- E2 The Vision of TaliesinJan 22, 2026 · 66 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
A forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it.
Guest stars: George Prentice (Dafyd), Duran Fulton Brown (Elphin), Paul Clerkin (Hafgan), Barry John Kinsella (Cuall), Bertie Newman (Collen), Christopher Sciueref (Pendaran), David H. Troyer (Atlantean Noble and Cymry), Dianna R. Troyer (Atlantean Noble and Cymry)
- E3 A Fatherless ChildJan 29, 2026 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
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A king demands blood; revelation follows. The old world begins to fall.
Guest stars: George Prentice (Dafyd), Duran Fulton Brown (Elphin), Paul Clerkin (Hafgan), Daniel Considine (Magnus Maximus), Barry John Kinsella (Cuall), Andrew Readman (The Wanderer), András Bagoly (Someone Loyal), Theo Jacques (Daned)
- E4 The King of MaridunumFeb 5, 2026 · 67 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
As Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos—while darkness moves behind kings and blades.
Guest stars: Matthew Scurfield (Old Man Dafyd), Nicholas Wittman (Pascent), Sam Bell (Govan), Ralph Berkin (Loth), Anders Grundberg (Urien), Joe T. Horn (Morcant's Guard), Alessandro Sparta (Soldier 1), Nicholas Boulton (Morcant)
- E5 The Price of FailureFeb 12, 2026 · 71 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
War brews, loyalties splinter, and Merlin's past erupts—threatening to destroy the fragile future he fights for.
Guest stars: Flo Thompstone (Ygerna), Paul Clerkin (Hafgan), Chick Allan (Gorlas), Joel Cottingham (Ceredigawn), Mark Griffith (Drem), Lynn Hunter (Gern-Y-Fhain), Roy McCrerey (Coledac), Balázs Megyeri (House Carle)
- E6 GaniedaFeb 19, 2026 · 60 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
After years in exile, Merlin returns to a divided kingdom and meets the woman who will test his destiny.
Guest stars: George Prentice (Dafyd), Duran Fulton Brown (Elphin), Paul Clerkin (Hafgan), Christopher Sciueref (Pendaran), Lynn Hunter (Gern-Y-Fhain), Balázs Megyeri (House Carle), Travis Mills (Loeter), Coral Mizrachi (Bebbin)
- E7 The Last True BardMar 5, 2026 · 69 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
Britain gathers for war. Merlin rises from shadow to crown the one king who can unite them all.
Guest stars: Flo Thompstone (Ygerna), Andrew Readman (The Wanderer), Chick Allan (Gorlas), Joel Cottingham (Ceredigawn), Roy McCrerey (Coledac), Howard Nightingall (Dunaut), Attila Árpa (Bleddyn), Kevin Michael Clarke (Ectorius)
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Eldho_TomyMar 5, 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 ti… Read more
mes, 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.