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The New Pope 2020

“Everyone can be a saint.”

★ 7.6/10 · 308 votes TV-MA Drama 1 seasons · 9 eps Ended
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What is The New Pope?

The New Pope is a television series that serves as a sequel to the production titled The Young Pope. The narrative begins as Pope Pius XIII remains in a coma, suspended between life and death.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
9
Runtime
58 minutes
First aired
Jan 10, 2020
Last aired
Feb 7, 2020
Original language
IT
Origin
IT
Networks
Sky Atlantic
Genres
Drama
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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The New Pope is a television series that serves as a sequel to the production titled The Young Pope. The narrative begins as Pope Pius XIII remains in a coma, suspended between life and death. In response to this situation, the church seeks a successor to occupy the papal throne. The series introduces Sir John Brannox, a charming and sophisticated English aristocrat who is described as a moderate. Following his selection for the position, Brannox assumes the role of the pontiff and adopts the papal name John Paul III. The plot centers on the transition of power within the Vatican during this period of uncertainty regarding the health of the previous leader. As a direct continuation of the events established in the earlier series, the show explores the implications of this new leadership choice for the papacy. The story focuses on the arrival of Brannox and his subsequent elevation to the throne as the church navigates the challenges presented by the condition of his predecessor.

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“An English aristocrat is placed on the papal throne while Pope Pius XIII remains in a coma.”

Reasons to watch
  • continuation of The Young Pope
  • features an English aristocrat on the papal throne
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  • relies on a specific dramatic premise

Watch it if you want to see a sequel series about the papacy.

The series carries a TV-MA rating.

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What is The New Pope?

It is a satirical drama television series created and directed by Paolo Sorrentino.

When was it released?

It was released in 2020.

Who is placed on the papal throne?

Charming and sophisticated moderate English aristocrat Sir John Brannox is placed on the papal throne.

What name does the new pope adopt?

He adopts the name John Paul III.

What happens to Pope Pius XIII?

He hangs between life and death in a coma.

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