The Young Pope
His religion is revolution.
Created by Paolo Sorrentino
On Sky Atlantic
A visually sumptuous, theologically dense portrait of a young American Pope navigating Vatican intrigue and his own spiritual crisis within the machinery of institutional faith.
Lenny Belardo, the youngest and first American Pope in the history of the Church, must establish his new papacy and navigate the power struggles of the closed, secretive Vatican.
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Is The Young Pope scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is The Young Pope one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of series.
Does The Young Pope leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is The Young Pope sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is The Young Pope easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is The Young Pope violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
