Morning Wire The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin Is Here
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Jan 24, 2026 A cinematic retelling of a 1,500-year legend adapted across two continents. Discussion of the massive three-year production and practical sets. Early viewers praise intense visuals and immersive scale. Conversation centers on themes of faith, duty, brotherhood and high-stakes myth-making.
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Epic Reimagining Of Ancient Myth
- The Pendragon Cycle reimagines a 1500-year-old story as a serious, cinematic seven-part epic.
- John Bickley emphasizes scale, consequence, and faith as central themes that set it apart from typical fantasy.
Audience Praises Practical, Serious Worldbuilding
- Early viewers called the first episodes intense and visually stunning, praising practical sets and world seriousness.
- The production aims to deliver earned stakes and a grounded fantasy experience rather than hollow spectacle.
Choose Substance Over Flashy Fantasy
- If you dislike flashy but shallow fantasy, try The Pendragon Cycle for a story with thematic weight.
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