The New Pope
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And wow, what a way to come back.
He emerges from the sea like a Bond girl, or Venussansclamshell.
He winks at the camera.
Hes back, baby!
Camp has its place onThe New Pope,just as it did onThe Young Pope.
Theextreme physical beauty of actor Jude Lawdeserves to be showcased now as it did then.
But then … well, then theres the rest of the episode.
And thats just the Lenny material.
Holy Father, Guttierez says, turning back to Brannox, I have something to tell you.
(Of course theres more: This isThe New Popewere talking about, where more is the law.)
(Try and deny it, you little whore, he adds.)
Theres the continuing mystery of Bauer, the Vaticans black operative, too.
What game is he playing, and on whose behalf is he playing it?
I have no idea if they intend to walk back out again.
On a smaller, less cosmic scale, I think this is whatThe Young PopeandThe New Popeoffer audiences.
