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AlthoughThe Young Popetook a number of digressive detours remember the kangaroo?
(In a winking aside, Sofia tells Brannox he reminds her of the actor John Malkovich.
Malkovich is terrific in the role.
He advocates for what he calls a middle way of being pope, the theological equivalent of centrism.
Certain that their idol will recover, Piuss most loyal followers hold a vigil for him.
He also visits characters as though he were their spiritual guide.
multiple times during episodes three through five.
When he reenters the picture, the show gets more interesting.
Even when John Paul III is in charge,The New Popedoesnt fully structure the episodes around him.
Sorrentino still brings enormous visual flair to the screen along with a cheeky sense of humor.
Whennuisanceescapes Malkovichs lips, it isnt a mere word; its an entire galaxy of irritation.
Instead, we get nine, at least three of which just tread water.
