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The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 9 and 10 Reviews and Season Review

I’ve said this before, but The Young Pope truly is a piece of art. However, this doesn’t mean it is an amazing show, one that should share the same company as shows like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones. Like most pieces of art, The Young Pope is meant to be enjoyed and interpreted differently depending on the viewer. Like a Picasso or a Rembrandt, Paolo Sorrentino’s masterpiece will mean something different to anyone and...

The Young Pope Season 1 Episode 7 & 8 Reviews

The more I watch The Young Pope the more I realize how unique and refreshing a show it is. It’s the first show since Breaking Bad that seemingly prides itself on having a bold visual style and subtle uses of symbolism. Paolo Sorrentino’s use of elaborate scenes and exotic camera angles makes the show a true piece of art and not just another expensive cable drama. Episodes seven and eight did a particularly good job...

The Young Pope: Season 1 Episode 5 & 6 Reviews

If there was anybody questioning who Lenny is on the show and what he is to the show, episodes five and six of The Young Pope quickly answered them. As the first half of the season wrapped up, it has become very clear that Lenny is a dominant force, a master at the mind games, and someone who can’t be intimidated. He’s a villain that may not be able to be stopped.