The New Pope: Season 1

9 EPISODES | TV-MA

A follow-up to "The Young Pope" from Oscar(R)-winning filmmaker Paolo Sorrentino, this series picks up with Jude Law's Pope Pius XIII in a coma and the Holy See searching for his replacement. Out of the fray rises Sir John Brannox (John Malkovich), a religiously moderate, sophisticated and sensitive intellectual who has secrets and insecurities of his own.

Season 1
Episodes

Season 1 Episodes

1.First Episode

Series premiere. With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.

2.Second Episode

Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.

3.Third Episode

Brannox reflects on his past before taking on the role of Supreme Pontiff; Ester meets a widower who offers a financial solution.

4.Fourth Episode

Following an audience with Marilyn Manson, Brannox decides to pay a visit to Pius XIII.

5.Fifth Episode

A terrorist act prompts an unconventional response from the pope; a sudden change in Pius XIII's condition transfixes the public.

6.Sixth Episode

Brannox agrees to a live televised interview; Voiello ties up loose ends; Sofia learns about her husband's activities.

7.Seventh Episode

A miracle occurs in Venice; Brannox admits a hard truth; Sofia seeks Voiello's council.

8.Eighth Episode

Brannox and Sofia share an intimate moment; Voiello is called upon for help and mourns a loss.

9.Ninth Episode

Season finale. A historic meeting of the minds occurs in the wake of a hostage situation as the future of the Church hangs in the balance.