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The Young Pope

2016·Show
10Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb8.3Metacritic687.6Rotten Tomatoes79%87%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Young Pope fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Politics, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

His religion is revolution.

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.
Vatican IntriguePolitical DramaPhilosophical ExplorationCharacter StudyReligious Power StrugglesVisually StrikingAmbiguous MoralityIntellectually StimulatingDarkly HumorousPsychological Depth

Crew

Directed by:
Paolo Sorrentino
Written by:
Paolo Sorrentino, Tony Grisoni, Umberto Contarello
Produced by:
Jude Law, Ben Jackson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Young Pope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Young Pope legally?

HBO Max

The Young Pope is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Young Pope worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Young Pope rated?

TV-MASexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Young Pope have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 10 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Young Pope?

Critics74
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate The Young Pope higher (82) than critics (74). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Young Pope air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Young Pope in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in France, Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Young Pope?

24ATAUCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIDIEIN+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Young Pope in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Young Pope use?

Really Gets AroundBeing Personal Isn't ProfessionalPragmatic VillainyAll Just a DreamMurder the HypotenuseLight Is Not GoodHidden DepthsMr. FanserviceStraw HypocriteGrumpy Old ManThe CaligulaSoundtrack Dissonanceand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for The Young Pope, including Really Gets Around, Being Personal Isn't Professional, Pragmatic Villainy.