The Young Pope 1
2016-10-21 | Drama | 10 episodes2 Seasons
Episode
Episode 1 (2016)
After being elected Pope, Lenny Belardo must navigate the politics of Vatican City. He shocks the Vatican with his desire to reject both publicity and the liberal philosophy of his predecessor.
Directed By
- Paolo Sorrentino
Writer
- Paolo Sorrentino
Episode 2 (2016)
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.
Directed By
- Paolo Sorrentino
Writer
- Paolo Sorrentino
Episode 3 (2016)
Lenny plans to lead a resurgence of conservative Christianity as his former mentor, Cardinal Spencer, struggles with Cardinal Voiello over their inability to control Lenny. Lenny forces Voiello to reveal that liberal forces in the College of Cardinals blocked Spencer's election as Pope, resulting in an agreement between the two men to use Lenny as a puppet. When Lenny threatens to excommunicate Voiello, the liberal cardinal is forced to swear loyalty to him. Later, a chance encounter with Esther, the wife of a member of the Swiss Guard, results in Lenny having a seizure in her presence.
Directed By
- Paolo Sorrentino
Writer
- Paolo Sorrentino
Episode 4 (2016)
Cardinal Voiello urges the young Pope Pius XIII to finally deal with the abuse scandal surrounding American Cardinal Kurtwell. The Pope shocks Voiello by requesting to remove all homosexuals from the Catholic Church without regard to the person. Voiello then tries to force Esther, the wife of a Swiss guardsman, to seduce the pope.
Directed By
- Paolo Sorrentino
Writer
- Stefano Rulli
Episode 5 (2016)
Voiello orchestrates a scandalous scenario designed to cripple the pope; Lenny decamps with Andrew Dussolier; Pius XIII decides to address the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel.
Directed By
- Paolo Sorrentino
Writer
- Paolo Sorrentino
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