Dreamlike and methodically paced, “The Young Pope” is more interested in Big Questions of belief and the allure of tyranny than behind-the-scenes intrigue. “The Young Pope” is Law’s first foray into series television in nearly two decades. To prepare for “The Young Pope,” the actor read papal diaries and church histories and was even granted a tour of parts of the Vatican. Sister Mary is a kind of surrogate stage mother to Lenny — the Mama Rose to his Gypsy, Law jokes. Lenny is the opposite of the current Pope Francis, whose modesty and inclusive tone have endeared him to many.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 13, 2017 15:58 UTC