The New Pope

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.”

First Air Date: 2020-01-10

Last Air Date: 2020-02-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 9

Created By: Paolo Sorrentino

Networks: Sky Atlantic

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Top Cast

Jude Law as Pius XIII / Lenny Belardo
John Malkovich as Giovanni Paolo III / Sir John Brannox
Silvio Orlando as Cardinal Voiello / Cardinal Hernandez
Cécile de France as Sofia Dubois
Javier Cámara as Cardinal Gutierrez
Ludivine Sagnier as Esther
Maurizio Lombardi as Cardinal Mario Assente
Henry Goodman as Danny
Massimo Ghini as Cardinal Spalletta
Mark Ivanir as Bauer

Seasons

Miniseries (2020)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: First Episode (2020-01-10)

With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.
Ep. 2: Second Episode (2020-01-10)

Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.
Ep. 3: Third Episode (2020-01-17)

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.
Ep. 4: Fourth Episode (2020-01-17)

John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.
Ep. 5: Fifth Episode (2020-01-24)

John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.
Ep. 6: Sixth Episode (2020-01-24)

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.
Ep. 7: Seventh Episode (2020-01-31)

Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.
Ep. 8: Eighth Episode (2020-01-31)

Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.
Ep. 9: Ninth Episode (2020-02-07)

Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.