Episode 5: War brews, loyalties splinter, and Merlin’s past erupts—threatening to destroy the fragile future he fights for. 

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Episode 7: Britain gathers for war. Merlin rises from shadow to crown the one king who can unite them all.

The Pendragon Cycle

The Last True Bard

Episode 6: After years in exile, Merlin returns to a divided kingdom and meets the woman who will test his destiny. 

Ganieda

The Price of Failure

Episode 4: As Britain bleeds, Merlin must forge unity from chaos—while darkness moves behind kings and blades. 

The King of Maridunum

Episode 3: A king demands blood; revelation follows. The old world begins to fall. 

A Fatherless Child

Episode 2: A forbidden union gives birth to a prophecy that will outlive the world that made it. 

The Vision of Taliesin

Episode 1: The age of gods is dying, and the tribes of Britain descend into chaos. One man hears a voice that will change history. 

Island of the Mighty

Behind-the-scenes during production diary 20 of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin with music, sound, color, and VFX near completion. Meet members of the VFX team as they reveal the scale of their work, from envisioning the cities of the story to the fine detail behind Merlin’s iconic yellow eyes from Stephen Lawhead’s novels. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Completing the Legend of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Production Diary 20

Legends don't die. They grow. For 1,500 years, this one has only grown in mystery and meaning. A production spanning two continents. Seven episodes. One legend. The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Legends Never Die Trailer

Two brothers rise from war and loss, bound by blood but divided by how to survive. One believes in unity, the other in conquest. What they choose will decide whether a kingdom is born, or destroyed before it begins. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Aurelius and Uther Teaser: Brothers Before Kings

Behind-the-scenes during production diary 19 of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, the team moves into “finishing,” including scoring, sound design, ADR, and color. Meet sound lead Brian Berger, colorist Mark Todd Osborne crafting the look, and composer Kyle McCuiston reviewing themes with Jeremy Boreing. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Where Myth Meets Sound and Color in The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Production Diary 19

Behind-the-scenes during production diary 18 of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin, we’re six months into post-production and checking in with Jeremy and the Pendragon editorial team to break down what it will take to complete edits across all seven episodes and move into the next phases of post—sound mixing, scoring, visual effects, and coloring. Plus, a short side quest back to Europe to capture the final pieces of photography needed for the series. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Years of Work Have Come Down to This for The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Production Diary 18

Queen of Air and Darkness, Morgian commands forbidden power and moves through kingdoms like a shadow, bending fate toward her own dark design. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Morgian Teaser: The Sorceress of Shadows

Go behind-the-scenes in production diary 17 for the enormous task of editing together The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin – the game plan, the challenges, the surprises, and the craft required to tell a sweeping fantasy. Then, meet the composer, Kyle McCuiston, and learn about the music that will fill the show and how Jeremy Boreing and Kyle found the perfect sound for the story. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Editing and Scoring The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Production Diary 17

The fire is lit. The hall is quiet. The legend is awake. Welcome to The Pendragon Cycle, Rise of the Merlin Yule Log, where ancient flame meets music from the official series soundtrack. Settle in as the hearth burns and a story 1,500 years in the making begins to stir. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

The Pendragon Cycle Yule Log Teaser

The faith that built a civilization began with one man and a war that would define eternity. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | The Great Light Trailer

Behind-the-scenes during week 16 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. Join the cast and crew as they film the climactic battle sequence along the Danube River. Get a glimpse of some emotional farewells, and see the challenges of filming in harsh conditions as this chapter of production comes to a close. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

A Bittersweet Finish on the Set of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Production Diary 16

A man who walks between worlds as the gods contend for his soul, carrying a vision that will shape the future of Britain. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Taliesin Teaser: The First Bard of Britain

Behind-the-scenes during week 15 of the production of The Pendragon Cycle. As the end draws near, see two climactic moments: one of intense action and one of intense emotion. Plus, go under the hills of the Hillfolk. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

Action and Emotion on the Set of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin | Production Diary 15

Witness the legendary rise of Arthur's world, forged in fire and faith. Before The King, came the thunder of war. A savage battle between good and evil. All episodes of the 7-part series available now — only on DailyWire+.

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