In *The New Pope*, Sir John Brannox, a charming and sophisticated moderate English aristocrat, is placed on the papal throne and adopts the name John Paul III, as Pope Pius XIII lies in a coma between life and death. The series serves as a sequel to *The Young Pope*.
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- 1.01First EpisodeJan 10, 2020Rate
As the papal conclave deadlocks following Pope Pius XIII's sudden coma, Cardinal Voiello takes an unexpected and strategic action to influence the outcome.
- 1.02Second EpisodeJan 10, 2020Rate
Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre, and Sofia travel to the United Kingdom in an attempt to persuade the charismatic yet unstable Sir John Brannox.
- 1.03Third EpisodeJan 17, 2020Rate
With Sir John en route to the Vatican, events seem to unfold as expected, but Cardinal Spalletta's unexpected actions threaten to upend the secretary of state's carefully laid plans.
- 1.04Fourth EpisodeJan 17, 2020Rate
John Paul III journeys to Venice to meet with Pius XIII, while a crisis in Lourdes prompts the new Pope to intervene.
- 1.05Fifth EpisodeJan 24, 2020Rate
Pope John Paul III encounters actress Sharon Stone, who inspires him with fresh perspectives. At the same time, his bond with Sofia continues to grow.
- 1.06Sixth EpisodeJan 24, 2020Rate
Sofia Dubois uncovers disturbing truths about her husband after receiving a warning from Priest Leopold Essence. At the same time, Pope John Paul III consults with Cardinal Spalletta regarding a financial crisis threatening the Vatican.
- 1.07Seventh EpisodeJan 31, 2020Rate
Lenny discovers a hurt family and attempts to assist them as an emerging danger to the Church looms.
- 1.08Eighth EpisodeJan 31, 2020Rate
Voiello starts a campaign to reclaim his influence after discovering hidden truths about John Paul III. At the same time, Lenny Belardo makes a covert return to Vatican City.
- 1.09Ninth EpisodeFeb 7, 2020Rate
Pius XIII and John Paul III must face each other as a group of terrorists seizes a priest and six students in Ventotene, leading to a tense confrontation.
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12 unique people credited
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Jude Law
as Lenny Belardo
John Malkovich
as Sir John Brannox
Silvio Orlando
as Cardinal Hernández
Cecile De France
as Sofia Dubois
Javier Camara
as Cardinal Bernardo Gutiérrez
Ludivine Sagnier
as Esther Aubry
Henry Goodman
as Danny
Maurizio Lombardi
as Cardinal Mario Assente
Nora Waldstatten
as Sister Lisette
Ramon Garcia
as Cardinal Aguirre
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