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Old 01-04-2016, 17:52
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Jude Law & Diane Keaton head this eight part HBO show about a young American (Law) who becomes Pope. It was actually filmed within the Vatican City & Rome last summer. I hope it gets a showing on Netflix or Amazon.
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Old 01-04-2016, 18:40
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It won't end up neither as HBO have an exclusive deal where every one of their shows will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK.

I am looking forward to this. With the right role, Jude Law is an astonishing actor.
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Old 01-04-2016, 18:42
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It won't end up neither as HBO have an exclusive deal where every one of their shows will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK.

I am looking forward to this. With the right role, Jude Law is an astonishing actor.
Agreed.
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Old 02-04-2016, 13:42
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It won't end up neither as HBO have an exclusive deal where every one of their shows will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK.
Not just that, it's a Sky, Canal+, HBO co-production.

Similarly, The Casual Vacancy and Parade's End were HBO/BBC co-productions so weren't on Sky Atlantic.
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Old 02-04-2016, 17:17
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I hope we get to see it in the UK.
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Old 27-10-2016, 19:32
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I hope we get to see it in the UK.
It starts tonight at 9pm on Sky Atlantic.
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Old 27-10-2016, 21:03
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And here we go! Feature length pilot.
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Old 27-10-2016, 21:46
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Question: Would a complete a'hole be allowed to become Pope?!!
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Old 27-10-2016, 21:53
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its getting panned on Twitter
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Old 27-10-2016, 21:55
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I actually saw the first episode the other night (hubby got it online). Rewatching it though as it didn't have the Italian subtitles
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Old 27-10-2016, 22:01
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its getting panned on Twitter
Seems mixed. Some are loving it. Some are loving Jude Law. Some think it sucks.
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Old 27-10-2016, 22:06
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Surprised the Pope didn't ask for some of those sexbots from Westworld!!
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Old 27-10-2016, 22:22
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It's fab. Went from loving him to hating in 3 minutes
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Old 27-10-2016, 22:24
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gave it an hour and was very bored so turned off, wont be going back to it
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Old 27-10-2016, 22:35
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Best bit was the naked shot at the beginning, nice bum
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Old 27-10-2016, 23:05
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Um, well, yes! The Catholic Herald will be pleased!

Edit: Oh they quite liked it!
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Old 28-10-2016, 10:17
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Watched the trailer for this and thought it looked ridiculous!! Will be interested to read opinions...
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Old 28-10-2016, 11:33
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Watched The Young Pope last night and I thought it was magnificent - the best drama on tv for ages.

It's like David Lynch meets Yes Minister - cinematic, surreal, slow, lush and fabulous.
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Old 28-10-2016, 11:52
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What a completely bonkers show. Not 100% convinced about Jude Law. It's beautifully shot. Will be interesting to see what transpires.
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Old 28-10-2016, 15:17
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I've watched the first episode and removed it from my planner, I was falling asleep watching it, then it got weird at the end.
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Old 28-10-2016, 16:40
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I thought it was interesting but what undermined it for me was that a guy like this would never become Pope. It would have been more appropriate to have such a character as a troublesome Roman Emperor.
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Old 28-10-2016, 20:42
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I thought it was interesting but what undermined it for me was that a guy like this would never become Pope. It would have been more appropriate to have such a character as a troublesome Roman Emperor.
I think a lot is yet to unfold
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Old 28-10-2016, 22:22
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I kind of enjoyed it but it was very dark.

I'm not sure if he is exceedingly devout, a total non believer or just mad.

Will keep watching!
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Old 29-10-2016, 00:33
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I enjoyed how the old cardinals in the garden at the start were saying how bad Spencer would have been as he was too independent, and how lenny being young could be moulded and manipulated.
Lenny is clearly the manipulator, but to what end? I don't think he's going to turn out so ultra conservative as the ending implied - that's too easy.
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Old 29-10-2016, 00:33
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I kind of enjoyed it but it was very dark.

I'm not sure if he is exceedingly devout, a total non believer or just mad.

Will keep watching!
All of the above and more, I suspect.

What, between the cut-throat Vatican intrigues, the personal demons and the garden kangaroo - I'm completely hooked.
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