TV series

War of Letters

2023 · 1 season

A weighty, atmospheric medieval drama that mixes political intrigue with spiritual mystery, unfolding slowly.

Tagline: War of Letters
Overview: 10th century, the most powerful state in Europe rests on a terrible secret that may threaten the very foundations of Christianity. Captured between political intrigues and warrior battles the young prince Bayan is searching for an ancient alphabet that could save his doomed love or his kingdom. A medieval mystery drama about the birth of the Cyrillic alphabet.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Power, faith, identity, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
faith
identity
betrayal
love
Places: military
single country house
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild