First Impressions: The Pendragon Cycle "Rise of Merlin"

This review of The Pendragon Cycle on Daily Wire critiques the show's adaptation of the book series, highlighting its ambitious yet flawed attempt to translate mythic cosmology into television. The reviewer appreciates the show's strengths, such as its deep lore and good performances, but points out significant issues like myth compression, budgetary constraints, and a disconnect between the source material and its TV adaptation. The reviewer remains undecided on whether to recommend the show, emphasizing that its failure, if it happens, would be due to the inherent challenges of adapting such a complex story for television.