The New Pope
A follow-up to "The Young Pope," this series picks up with Jude Law's Pope Pius XIII in a coma while the Holy See looks for a replacement.
- Metascore63
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- HBO
- Drama
- TV-MA
A follow-up to "The Young Pope," this series picks up with Jude Law's Pope Pius XIII in a coma while the Holy See looks for a replacement.
Season 1 Episode Guide
9 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Mon, Jan 13, 2020 58 mins
After nine months and several failed heart transplants, Pope Pius XIII remains comatose, but has developed a cult following and is revered as a saint by many. On the advice of Bauer, the Ambassador of the Holy See, Voiello decides a new pope must be elected to prevent Pius XIII from becoming a false idol. Realizing the papal conclave is unwilling to elect him, he and allies engage in tactical voting to prevent his opponent Cardinal Hernández from being selected. They instead elect the mild-mannered Cardinal Viglietti, a devout follower of Francis of Assisi, hoping to influence him by proxy. Adopting the name Pope Francis II, Viglietti quickly acclimates to his power and introduces radical charitable reforms to the church, such as allowing masses of refugees shelter in the Vatican, taking full control of the Vatican Archives and finances with the intent of giving them away, and compelling the College of Cardinals to surrender their valuables. The reforms, plus Viglietti's intent to defrock Voiello, cause the latter and Hernández to plot to replace him with the more moderate Sir John Brannox, who was the third preference in the election. Pope Francis II suffers an apparent heart attack and dies, implied to have been orchestrated by Bauer. Pope Pius XIII, having been comatose for months, finally moves his finger.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Mon, Jan 20, 2020 50 mins
Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
Mon, Jan 27, 2020 58 mins
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.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
Fri, Jan 17, 2020 50 mins
John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
Fri, Jan 24, 2020 50 mins
John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
Mon, Feb 17, 2020 52 mins
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.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
Mon, Feb 24, 2020 61 mins
Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.
Episode 8
Episode #1.8
Mon, Mar 2, 2020 61 mins
Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.
Episode 9
Episode #1.9
Mon, Mar 9, 2020 69 mins
Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.
