The New Pope

A visually arresting, tonally unpredictable satire that blends political intrigue with spiritual crisis, demanding attention but rewarding with surreal flourishes.

Created by

Paolo Sorrentino

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jude Law, John Malkovich, Silvio Orlando

Tagline

Everyone can be a saint.

Overview

As Pope Pius XIII hangs between life and death in a coma, charming and sophisticated moderate English aristocrat Sir John Brannox is placed on the papal throne and adopts the name John Paul III. A sequel series to “The Young Pope.”

How it feels

Satirical, dark, melancholic and absurd. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Faith, power, corruption, identity

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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