# The Letter for the King (2020)

> A teenage squire must carry a secret letter across a medieval realm to prevent a war, and the quest uncovers a prophecy that may make him a hero.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/83514

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 6
- Episode runtime: 47 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: fantasy, adventure, family
- Created by: William Davies
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Amir Wilson, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Thaddea Graham, Islam Bouakkaz, Jonah Lees, Jack Barton, Nathanael Saleh, Gijs Blom
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8741648/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: earnest, adventurous, wondrous, warm

## What critics say

Viewer reception is negative overall, with the series seen as an epic fantasy for teens whose slow opening episodes give way to more engaging later episodes and twists.

## Synopsis

The Letter for the King (2020) is a British-produced high fantasy limited series created by William Davies for Netflix. Across six episodes of roughly 47 minutes each, teenage squire Tiuri (Amir Wilson) is handed a secret letter that must reach a king before a war breaks out. Alongside him travel fellow young companions including Lavinia (Ruby Ashbourne Serkis), Iona (Thaddea Graham) and Arman (Islam Bouakkaz), and the journey steadily reveals a magical prophecy tied to Tiuri's own destiny. The engine of the story is a quest in which every river crossing, royal court and roadside danger tests the loyalty of a small band of friends who are not yet sure whom they can trust. Each episode moves the group closer to the kingdom while the mystery of the letter and the prophecy deepens. The result is a self-contained single season that is paced as one continuing adventure rather than a set of standalone tales. Its medieval setting is a mythic, invented realm with castles, forests and courtly intrigue, rendered with a warm, earnest tone. Its sense of wonder and friendship will appeal to viewers who enjoy young hero journeys and family-friendly fantasy. Fans of Merlin, The Seventh Son and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will find a similar blend of youthful heroism, magic and destiny.

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