Veltigar Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I read that the series finished in the UK yesterday Any thoughts by our UK posters? I'm dying to talk about this series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorral Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 There was a piece about it in the Guardian a couple of days ago or so. A lot of commentators thought the praise lavished upon it was ridiculous. I, of course, having not seen a single scene, have no idea at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Bump, since HBO aired the first episode in the States. Who is ready to be amazed by this amazing series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fattest Leech Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 I am here in the states and I just watched the first episode last night on HBO Now. I got rid of cable a while back and have just the stand alone HBO service, so I am a little behind on a few things. Oh well. I think in the states there is only one episode out so far??? As of January 15 that is. In general, holy hells, episode 1 was so bizarre and so good, and funny, and several what da'fuq moments. I cannot wait for the next ones coming up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch-MaesterPhilip Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I just finished episode 2 and it reminds me of House of Cards but with the Pope. It's absolutely amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I guess im in the minority on this one. Im in the U.S. so ive only saw the first episode, but i'm hoping it gets a little better as it goes on. It just wasnt that intrigueing or humorous for me but im willing to watch a little farther yet. Maybe it'll grow on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I was sold from that first scene. Pope crawling out from underneath a mountain of babies? Yes please! I don't know what it means, but I'm totally into it. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 1 hour ago, matt b said: I was sold from that first scene. Pope crawling out from underneath a mountain of babies? Yes please! I don't know what it means, but I'm totally into it. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, too. It is a beautiful show. A bit strange and it doesn't always work but it's always beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 15 hours ago, Arch-MaesterPhilip said: I just finished episode 2 and it reminds me of House of Cards but with the Pope. It's absolutely amazing. terrific analogy .... I can't imagine that hardcore Catholics will be happy about this show... Here is catholic league president and spectacular asshole Bill Donohue's take: http://www.catholicleague.org/meet-hbos-the-young-pope/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch-MaesterPhilip Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Martini Sigil said: terrific analogy .... I can't imagine that hardcore Catholics will be happy about this show... Here is catholic league president and spectacular asshole Bill Donohue's take: http://www.catholicleague.org/meet-hbos-the-young-pope/ I'm a practicing Catholic and while some of it bothers me I'm realistic. This stuff has been going on behind the scenes for centuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astromech Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 I'm loving the portrayal of internal politics in the Vatican, but it would be much more interesting had Sorrentino dialed back Lenny's character and made him somewhat believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winterfell is Burning Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 That homily was completely bonkers. Can't wait to see the reactions to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all swedes are racist Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 haven't had a chance to see this yet, but I have one burning question for those that have.... does he fuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veltigar Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 18 hours ago, Martini Sigil said: terrific analogy .... I can't imagine that hardcore Catholics will be happy about this show... Here is catholic league president and spectacular asshole Bill Donohue's take: http://www.catholicleague.org/meet-hbos-the-young-pope/ Man, has he even been to Europe lately? it takes a spectacularly uninformed sort of person to write an opinion piece like this Quote He boasts that abortion is not a divisive issue in Europe. He’s right. There is also little debate there anymore about putting to death the depressed, the handicapped, the sick, and the elderly, increasingly without their consent. ^This guy is the type of asshole that has made Catholicism in general unpopular. Tar and feather him I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I think this series will be like the "Spotlight" movie was for me. For months I couldnt get into it, but then when I was a certain frame of mind/mood I was able to view it and was very impressed. I'm going to use that strategy with this series as well. When i'm in a different mood/mindset, I may be more into it. Currently, i'm having trouble appreciating it. Have tried to watch 2 episodes and the humor, nor drama, has moved the dial much for me. But my hunch is its me personally missing things that are going over my head. My impression so far, has been Jude Law poorly channeling the guy who plays the "House MD". But I'll give this another try down the line and may even find it very entertaining at a later date?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martini Sigil Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 "I'm a Virgin ..... But this is an Old shirt" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 First two episodes down...I cannot for the life of me fathom where this is going...I'll be watching though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S John Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Watched episode 3 tonight, I also dont really know that to think about it. But.. there's not a whole lot on tv for me right now aside from basketball so I'm interested enough to keep going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxom 1974 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Also..and I realize this doesn't apply to those who've seen the whole series already...but what exactly are the story lines? There's hints of the Pope with a past and a plan to use his power almost for revenge. There's hints that his mentor is out to take the new Pope down for grabbing what he believes was his place. There is the hints of the power plays by the Secretary of State (I think that's his place, I've never been able to track all of the positions within the Vatican). What exactly is Sister Mary's role? And she's had two men become Cardinals pit of her orphanage...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrum Aeternum Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Similar to y'all I have no idea what's going on at this point but I'm 3 episodes in so I guess I will stick around a bit longer to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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