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The Young Pope Synopsis:
??From Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, Paolo Sorrentino, the ten-episode limited series The Young Pope tells the fictional story of Lenny Belardo, a.k.a. Pius XIII, the first-ever American Pope and the youngest elected by the College of Cardinals. At first glance, Lenny’s selection over older and more experienced clerics – in particular Cardinal Spencer, a fellow American and Lenny’s mentor – seems part of a simple media strategy by Vatican elders, who no doubt expect the new Pope to toe the line and follow their lead. Instead, Pius XIII eschews the counsel of the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Voiello, and enlists the woman who raised him, Sister Mary, to be his chief confidante. To the chagrin of Voiello and the PR reps who would market the handsome and charming young Pope, Lenny refuses to allow himself to be photographed, and he announces a series of severe, hardline initiatives that confound the Vatican status quo. The Young Pope paints a portrait of a mysterious, complicated man fully aware of the contradictions and consequences of being the conservative leader of a billion followers in a changing world – but unwilling to bend in the execution of his duties.
My Thoughts:
Honestly, I had no idea what to think we I received this for review purposes. I didn’t know much about it, but I was open to what it should bring into my life. I so LOVE this series. It is honest, irreverent, and thought-provoking. I have been trying to binge watch, but I can’t watch it with the kids around so I’m not all the way through it yet. I promise you after one episode you will be hooked. (That’s your warning.) Jude Law is beyond brilliant as the “Young Pope”. His voice his so soothing, not to mention that he is easy on the eyes. (Something that the Vatican wished they could use to their advantage until he stops them from doing so.)
Another favorite mine is Diane Keaton, as Sister Mary. She is an amazing presence on-screen as the woman who raised the Young Pope and becomes his chief confidante! The Young Pope is filled with an all-star cast and crew that includes not only, Jude Law (Lenny Belardo), and Diane Keaton (Sister Mary), but also, Scott Shepherd (Cardinal Dussolier), James Cromwell (Cardinal Spencer), Ludivine Sagnier (Esther), Silvio Orlando (Cardinal Voiello), Cécile De France (Sofia), Javier Cámara (Monsignor Bernardo Alonso Gutierrez), Toni Bertorelli (Cardinal Caltanissetta), and more. All 10 episodes are directed and edited by Paolo Sorrentino, co-writer and director of The Great Beauty and winner of an Academy Award for the Best Foreign Language Film in 2014.
The Young Pope on Blu-rayTM, DVD and Digital Download includes all ten episodes of the limited series and three special features including an exclusive new “The Making of The Young Pope” featurette. The Blu-rayTM and DVD release also include a free Digital Download copy.
Have you seen the Young Pope yet? What is your favorite HBO series?
Disclosure: I received a copy of this series for review. All thoughts belong to me.
Ashley says
I hadn’t heard of this yet but i need to check HBO. It sounds like and interesting drama.
Lois Alter Mark says
I watched the first episode and was fascinated, and then got so busy I forgot all about it! I’m going to binge watch the rest of it now that you reminded me! I love Jude Law and Diane Keaton!
Rebecca Bryant says
Now, this is something I could get into. I don’t have HBO but when it comes out on DVD or Netflix I am so watching it Thank for the heads up again. you rock.
Emily says
This sounds like such an amazing series! I am always up for new things to watch and have heard a few people mention this was great. I have added it to my list of must-sees.
Carrie Chance says
I never heard of this series but it really sounds interesting. I may have to find a way to watch this.