The Young Pope

20161 seriesEntertainment / Drama
Available on Sky Atlantic
Sky Atlantic

An American named Lenny Belardo becomes pope, Pius XIII, and shocks the Vatican with his reforms and public relations strategies. He chooses the nun who raised him, Sister Mary, as his closest adviser.

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Episode 1First Episode

Academy Award-winning director Paolo Sorrentino presents the first chapter of an eight-part series starring Jude Law in the story of the first American pope. (S1, ep 1)

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Episode 2Second Episode

After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower. (S1, ep 2)

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Episode 3Third Episode

Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff. (S1, ep 3)

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Episode 4Fourth Episode

Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself. (S1, ep 4) Also in UHD.

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Episode 5Fifth Episode

Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict. Contains sexual scenes. (S1, ep 5) Also in UHD.

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Episode 6Sixth Episode

Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end. (S1, ep 6)

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Episode 7Seventh Episode

Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him. (S1, ep 7)

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Episode 8Eighth Episode

Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for. (S1, ep 8)

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Episode 9Ninth Episode

In the season finale, Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores. (S1, ep 9) Also in UHD.

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