The Young Pope: Season 1
2016 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.6
Miniseries
What Season 1 of The Young Pope
Season 1 of The Young Pope It has 10 episodes and aired October 21, 2016. Here's the complete episode guide with air dates, runtimes and ratings.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 First Episode (1)
Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Daniel Vivian, Sebastian Roché, Ignazio Oliva, Marcello Romolo
1x02 First Episode (2)
Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Sebastian Roché
1x03 Second Episode
After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino
1x04 Third Episode
Believing that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino
1x05 Fourth Episode
Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Paolo Sorrentino
1x06 Fifth Episode
Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Sebastian Roché, Guy Boyd, Chiara Mocci, Sean Campbell
1x07 Sixth Episode
Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Tony Grisoni, Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Sebastian Roché, Guy Boyd, Kika Georgiou, Yuliya Snigir
1x08 Seventh Episode
Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Tony Grisoni, Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Sebastian Roché, Guy Boyd
1x09 Eighth Episode
Gutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Guy Boyd, Patrick Mitchell, Alex Esola
1x10 Ninth Episode Season Finale
Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.
Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino · Written by: Umberto Contarello, Paolo Sorrentino · Starring: Alex Esola
Season 1 Cast
Jude LawLenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII10 episodes
Silvio OrlandoCardinal Voiello10 episodes
Javier CámaraCardinal Gutierrez10 episodes
Scott ShepherdCardinal Dussolier10 episodes
Toni BertorelliCardinal Caltanissetta10 episodes
Sebastian RochéCardinal Michel Marivaux5 episodes
Guy BoydArchbishop Kurtwell4 episodes
Alex EsolaFreddy Blakestone2 episodes
Daniel VivianDomenEpisode 1
Ignazio OlivaFather ValenteEpisode 1
Marcello RomoloDon TommasoEpisode 1
Ramón GarcíaCardinal AguirreEpisode 1
Allison CaseYoung Sister MaryEpisode 1
Gianluca GuidiFather Federico AmatucciEpisode 1
Jacob DesvarieuxAfrican CardinalEpisode 1
Nadee KammellaweeraSister SureeEpisode 1
Alessandra FallucchiSister Spencer N.2Episode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of The Young Pope
It is currently not available on any streaming platform in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Season 1 of The Young Pope have?
Season 1 of The Young Pope has 10 episodes.
When did Season 1 of The Young Pope premiere?
Aired October 21, 2016.
Where to watch Season 1 of The Young Pope?
It is not currently available on any subscription platform in Spain.
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, in 1x10, «Ninth Episode», with a 8.5.