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The New Pope

2020·Show
9Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb8.0Metacritic637.7Rotten Tomatoes90%82%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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The New Pope fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Politics, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Everyone can be a saint.

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.”
Vatican PoliticsSpiritual DramaPhilosophical ExplorationStylized DirectionPower StrugglesCharacter StudyContemporary SettingMoral AmbiguityThought-ProvokingDarkly Humorous

Crew

Directed by:
Paolo Sorrentino
Written by:
Paolo Sorrentino, Umberto Contarello, Stefano Bises
Produced by:
Ben Jackson
Composed by:
Lele Marchitelli

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The New Pope

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The New Pope legally?

HBO Max

The New 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 New Pope worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The New Pope rated?

TV-MASexual contentStrong languageNudity

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

How many seasons does The New Pope have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 9 episodes of about 58 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on The New Pope?

Critics77
Audiences80

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 80 out of 100, so both groups see The New Pope much the same way.

When did The New Pope air?

It ran from 2020 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is The New Pope in?

ItalianEnglishLatin

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

In how many countries can I watch The New Pope?

24ATAUCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIDIEIN+10

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

What tropes does The New Pope use?

No Name GivenThe Snack Is More InterestingBig Fancy HouseFormer Teen RebelWell-Intentioned ExtremistPapal ElectionMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneBookendsNo Celebrities Were HarmedFrom Nobody to NightmareArtistic License – ReligionThe Cameoand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The New Pope, including No Name Given, The Snack Is More Interesting, Big Fancy House.