The New Pope : Season 1 Episode 1

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Extremely provocative and decidedly unnecessary. I'd just watched the first 5 minutes of Episode 1 and was already shocked and nauseated. I have nothing against provocative subjects if they serve a purpose. But outrageousness for the sake of it and offensiveness just for the sake of provocation is not good.

I feel that while there was a undertone of disrespect in the Young Pope, this new season goes full-blown offensive and seems to not care that this is a delicate subject that needs to be treated with respect. You're playing with the faith of billions and whether you agree or not, you need to respect it. I don't think Paolo Sorrentino appreciates this.

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