The New Pope - Season 1 Review

Season 1 picks up nine months after the events of , with Lenny Belardo (Jude Law), known as Pope Pius XIII, lying in a persistent coma following a heart attack. As his followers begin to treat him as a living saint—forming a cult-like vigil outside his hospital—the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Voiello (Silvio Orlando), realizes the Church cannot remain leaderless.

| Actor | Role | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | | Pope Pius XIII (Lenny Belardo) | The young, conservative, controversial American pope, now in a coma. | | John Malkovich | Pope John Paul III (Sir John Brannox) | A refined, fragile English pope who lacks conviction. | | Silvio Orlando | Cardinal Voiello | Veteran Vatican schemer, Secretary of State. | | Cécile de France | Sofia | A marketing expert brought in to rebrand the papacy. | | Javier Cámara | Cardinal Gutierrez | Vatican insider turned investigator of sexual abuse. | | Ludivine Sagnier | Esther | Former love of Pius XIII, now married to a policeman. | | Maurizio Lombardi | Cardinal Spalletta | Voiello’s rival. | The New Pope - Season 1

The supporting cast of "The New Pope" is equally impressive, featuring a diverse range of talented actors from around the world. One of the standout performances comes from Ramón García, who plays Father Julián, a young and ambitious priest who becomes embroiled in the intrigue of the Vatican. The chemistry between García and Malkovich is palpable, and their interactions are some of the most compelling moments in the series. Season 1 picks up nine months after the