The New Pope (2020)
"Everyone can be a saint."
Synopsis
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.”
Creator
Jude Law, Paolo Sorrentino, Riccardo Neri
Network
Sky Atlantic
Episodes
First Episode
With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.
Second Episode
Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.
Third Episode
As Sir John leaves for the Vatican, everything appears to be going to plan. But the secretary of state could never have predicted Cardinal Spalletta's next move.
Fourth Episode
John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.
Fifth Episode
John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.
Sixth Episode
Priest Leopold Essence tips off Sofia Dubois to her husband's dark secrets which leads her to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul III speaks with Cardinal Spalletta about a financial scandal that could crush the Vatican.
Seventh Episode
Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.
Eighth Episode
Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.
Ninth Episode
Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
The New Pope
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
9
Production
Wildside, Mediapro, The Apartment Pictures
