The Best Episodes Directed By Paolo Sorrentino

Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

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.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

Having uncovered John Paul III's secrets, Voiello begins his plan to regain power. Meanwhile, Lenny Belardo secretly returns to the Vatican.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

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.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

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.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

Pius XIII and John Paul III are forced to confront one another, as terrorists take a priest and six students hostage in Ventotene.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

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.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

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.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Paolo Sorrentino

Lenny wakes up and seeks to help a wounded family, while a new threat to the Church draws closer.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

As Sir John leaves for the Vatican, everything appears to be going to plan. But the secretary of state could never have predicted Cardinal Spalletta's next move.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

John Paul III meets Sharon Stone, who gives him new ideas. Meanwhile, the connection between the Pope and Sofia deepens.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises

Priest Leopold Essence tips off Sofia Dubois to her husband's dark secrets which leads her to a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, Pope John Paul III speaks with Cardinal Spalletta about a financial scandal that could crush the Vatican.

Director: Paolo Sorrentino

Writer: Stefano Bises