The Take
The Young Pope earns a Slop Score of 19 for treating faith and papal duty with rare respect in a sharp, original package.
Jude Law's magnetic Pius XIII anchors an adult drama that prioritizes story and conviction over committee messaging or modern inversion.
The Verdict
Buy the watch for Law's performance and Sorrentino's uncompromised vision. It respects the audience with adult themes and a clear moral spine.
The Young Pope scores 19 — watch it straight through.
Common Questions
Is The Young Pope woke?
No. It critiques modern Church bureaucracy while centering traditional faith and authority.
What is The Young Pope about?
Fictional young American pope Pius XIII challenges Vatican norms with conviction and isolation.
How many seasons of The Young Pope are there?
One season of 10 episodes from 2016; followed by separate sequel series The New Pope.
