The Young Pope .

Jude Law stars in the title role of this ten-part drama written by Paolo Sorrentino. The Archbishop of New York, Lenny Belardo (Law), has been elected to the papacy as Pope Pius XIII, the first American pope in history. He brings an unorthodox approach to the heart of Catholicism, leading to many within the Vatican trying to find a way to bring him down.

As he reveals his plans and decides what type of leader he wishes to become, Pius must navigate the politics of the city while factions within the church work to discredit him.