Fatima Santos

After reading all the reviews here I can certainly understand the mixed reviews. The foundation of this part II aka The New Pope at first seems like a carry forward of the original. Then in episode 2 Sir John is introduced and my reaction was completely different. John Malkovich plays a very deep, sensitive and extraordinary yet strange "new pope". The second he appeared I was mesmerized by his look, his demeanor and his accent. There is a great back story here that will keep me coming back for more. His deep depression makes me love him more. The cinematography is bizarre yet interesting, which allows the audience to dwell on it's symbolism. The sexuality is evident everywhere which is offensive to most but then so is the truth. Will keep watching and hope this review helps more to join in on this Pope journey to understanding ourselves.

Will watch this over and over again. Brilliantly done. Music and biography is so perfectly expressed with the perfect balance of emotional happiness and pain. I would have never expected to feel so empowered by the ups and downs of Elton John's life which clearly could reflect any ones. Will recommend this movie to everyone I love.

I love love love this series. Jude Law is priceless as a catholic and as a pope. He is believable and spiritually uplifting. As a catholic myself I can relate to the back and forth of faith. Series is compassionate, funny, and strikingly unpredictable. Watched the whole series 3 times over and caught new and exciting parabells each time. Bravo HBO. Hopefully The New Pope will be just as fulfilling.