Name: The New Pope
Released: 2020-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jude Law, John Malkovich, Silvio Orlando

TV Show · Drama

Pius XIII is in a coma and, after an unpredictable and mysterious parenthesis, the Secretary of State Voiello succeeds in the enterprise of having Sir John Brannox placed on the papal throne adopting the name John Paul III. The new pope seems perfect, but he conceals secrets and a certain fragility.

2020 · 57m

Starring Jude Law, John Malkovich, Silvio Orlando

Director Paolo Sorrentino

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Following his sudden heart attack, Pope Pius XIII lies in a coma; as the threat of terrorism and the potential risks of Pius' idolatry loom, Secretary of State Cardinal Voiello makes a hasty move that throws the church into even greater chaos.

52 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

After Viglietti, the College of Cardinals decides on a moderate candidate. John Brannox is the ideal solution. Voiello flies to England to try to convince him, but Brannox is a difficult man, devoured by doubts and, perhaps, by secrets.

44 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Voiello’s persuasiveness has worked. Sir John accepts the candidature and leaves for the Vatican. Everything seems to be going according to plan, but the Secretary of State couldn’t have predicted the moves undertaken by Cardinal Spalletta.

53 min
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Nuns are on strike. John Paul III travels to Venice to pay a visit to Pius XIII, while the sect that idolizes Belardo grows in number. Meanwhile, tragic events in Lourdes require the presence of the new Pope.

42 min
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

Attracted by the star system, John Paul III meets actress Sharon Stone. An interview that gives the Pope new ideas. Meanwhile, the relationship between the Pontiff and Sofia is becoming deeper and deeper.

45 min
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

A radio is broadcasting the breathing of Pius XIII, now regular and only interrupted by strange sighs. Meanwhile, John Paul III is preparing for a “historic” interview…

44 min