The Young Pope

Miniseries

2016 · 10 episodes · 9h 32m in all · 7.6/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. First Episode (1)

   21 Oct 2016 · 57 min · 7.2/10

   Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

2. 

   2. First Episode (2)

   21 Oct 2016 · 58 min · 7.9/10

   Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

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   3. Second Episode

   28 Oct 2016 · 59 min · 7.7/10

   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.

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   4. Third Episode

   28 Oct 2016 · 56 min · 7.6/10

   Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.

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   5. Fourth Episode

   4 Nov 2016 · 57 min · 7.4/10

   Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

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   6. Fifth Episode

   4 Nov 2016 · 57 min · 7.0/10

   Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

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   7. Sixth Episode

   11 Nov 2016 · 48 min · 7.1/10

   Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.

8. 

   8. Seventh Episode

   11 Nov 2016 · 59 min · 7.2/10

   Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.

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   9. Eighth Episode

   18 Nov 2016 · 59 min · 8.3/10

   Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.

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    10. Ninth Episode

    18 Nov 2016 · 62 min · 8.6/10

    Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.