The New Pope Miniseries poster

The New Pope — Season 1

Everyone can be a saint.

20209 episodes6.8/10 (132 votes)

About this season

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.”

Episodes (9)

First Episode
E1

1. First Episode

7.3

Aired 10 January 2020 • 62 min

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

Second Episode
E2

2. Second Episode

6.4

Aired 10 January 2020 • 52 min

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

Third Episode
E3

3. Third Episode

6.4

Aired 17 January 2020 • 57 min

As Sir John leaves for the Vatican, everything appears to be going to plan. But the secretary of state could never have predicted Cardinal Spalletta's next move.

Fourth Episode
E4

4. Fourth Episode

6.6

Aired 17 January 2020 • 50 min

John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.

Fifth Episode
E5

5. Fifth Episode

6.3

Aired 24 January 2020 • 49 min

John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.

Sixth Episode
E6

6. Sixth Episode

6.4

Aired 24 January 2020 • 51 min

Priest Leopold Essence tips off Sofia Dubois to her husband's dark secrets which leads her to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul III speaks with Cardinal Spalletta about a financial scandal that could crush the Vatican.

Seventh Episode
E7

7. Seventh Episode

6.9

Aired 31 January 2020 • 60 min

Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.

Eighth Episode
E8

8. Eighth Episode

7.6

Aired 31 January 2020 • 60 min

Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.

Ninth Episode
E9

9. Ninth Episode

7.1

Aired 7 February 2020 • 67 min

Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.

Popular Web Series Collections