diff --git a/patchwork/templates/patchwork/series-detail.html b/patchwork/templates/patchwork/series-detail.html
index d38d7b9f..7b0396f0 100644
--- a/patchwork/templates/patchwork/series-detail.html
+++ b/patchwork/templates/patchwork/series-detail.html
@@ -18,7 +18,13 @@ <h1>{{ series.name }}</h1>
 <table class="patch-meta">
     <tr>
         <th>Cover Letter</th>
-        <td>{{ series.cover_letter.content|default:"No cover letter available" }}</td>
+        <td>
+            {% if series.cover_letter.content %}
+            <pre>{{ series.cover_letter.content }}</pre>
+            {% else %}
+            No cover letter available
+            {% endif %}
+        </td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
         <th>Date</th>