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Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking
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England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.
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Is The King worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 62). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (67).
Is The King plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
What tropes does The King use?
Intergenerational Friendship"The Reason You Suck" SpeechFalse Flag OperationAdaptation Title ChangeRefusal of the CallAscended ExtraShell-Shocked VeteranHistorical Domain CharacterDecapitation PresentationHeir Club for MenDavid Versus GoliathWhat the Hell, Hero?and 60 more
TV Tropes lists 72 tropes for it, including Intergenerational Friendship, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, and False Flag Operation.