The New Pope

HBO | Release Date: January 27, 2019

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 19 Ratings

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PlutarcoJan 14, 2020

This is a unique TV show, very original and interesting. Of course, the best is the details of every aspect of the Vatican and the excellent cast. I watched the previous season (The Young Pope) and I was thrilled by it, specially by Jude Law,This is a unique TV show, very original and interesting. Of course, the best is the details of every aspect of the Vatican and the excellent cast. I watched the previous season (The Young Pope) and I was thrilled by it, specially by Jude Law, and this one adds another milestone of acting: Mr. John Malkovich. A MUST SEE show, fascinating, amazing, entertaining and unforgetable… Expand

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jfrisbyJan 13, 2020

One of the only tv series with some subtlety left, thanks Paolo Sorrentino.

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max1cApr 5, 2020

Awful propaganda show. It's hard to believe but it's even worse than the first season.

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PogleJJan 30, 2020

Lacks both the subtlety and humour of The Young Pope. I was tremendously pleased to see this return to the schedules - but have been very disappointed in the season so far. The narrative is dull, and while the episodes are still often veryLacks both the subtlety and humour of The Young Pope. I was tremendously pleased to see this return to the schedules - but have been very disappointed in the season so far. The narrative is dull, and while the episodes are still often very beautiful, man how they drag. Also this series doesn't so much fail the Bechdel test it fails it and then craps all over it for good measure. Awful sexualised stereotypes of women, awful writing for women - quite depressing really. Not recommended… Expand

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