7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Young Pope (2016)
The Young Pope (2016)
Overview
Lenny Belardo, the youngest and first American Pope in the history of the Church, must establish his new papacy and navigate the power struggles of the closed, secretive Vatican.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
Lenny Belardo, the youngest and first American Pope in the history of the Church, must establish his new papacy and navigate the power struggles of the closed, secretive Vatican.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with conservative values, as its central narrative explores a Pope's radical efforts to restore traditional authority, strict dogma, and mystery to the Catholic Church, challenging modern liberal interpretations.
The series features a cast that aligns with traditional expectations for roles within the Vatican, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative explores themes of faith, power, and the institution of the Catholic Church, rather than focusing on explicit critiques of traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
The Young Pope features Cardinal Voiello, a prominent character, with an implied same-sex attraction to a young soccer player. This aspect is presented as a personal quirk and often for comedic effect, rather than a central exploration of LGBTQ+ identity. The portrayal is neither overtly affirming nor explicitly problematic, maintaining an incidental presence within the narrative.
The series offers a complex and deeply nuanced portrayal of the Catholic Church and Christian faith. While it critically examines institutional flaws, hypocrisy, and power struggles within the Vatican, it simultaneously celebrates the profound mystery, spiritual beauty, and genuine devotion found within the faith. The narrative often sympathizes with the spiritual quest and the positive impact of belief, even as it exposes human failings.
The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the internal politics of the Vatican and the personal journey of the newly elected Pope, with no depiction of transgender individuals or related issues.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show features a fictional male Pope, consistent with the historical and canonical understanding of the role. No established characters or historically gendered roles are portrayed with a different gender.
The Young Pope is an original series featuring fictional characters, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, the concept of a character's race being swapped from a prior established canon does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.3
7.7
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7.9
6.8
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