Jude Law plays the Pope, in whom the conflict is epitomized. On the one hand, he is radical, advocating freedom; on the other hand, he is conservative, eager to regain the sacred and centralized status of the Pope.
In the first sermon in the dream, he preached to the believers to break the past bondage of the church and move towards a more free and enlightened direction.
We left out blasphemy, we left out contraception, we left out abortion, we left out blessing same-sex marriage, we left out allowing priests to fall in love.
The climax of the first season, I think, should be the solemn address to the cardinals immediately after he retrieves the triple crown.
The triple crown symbolizes the supreme power of the ancient Roman pope, and it is self-evident that it is not until the triple crown arrives at the Vatican that it is ready to address the cardinals. In addition, religious etiquette is strictly required in life, and after his speech, his authority has been unbreakable.
Many people say that "The Young Pope" is a palace fighting drama, and it focuses more on how charming and handsome the Pope is. But I want to say that it is completely different from "House of Cards", focusing more on philosophical discussions, reflecting on current religious issues and letting the viewer ponder a new theological question - why do we rely on the Lord ?
When we stop paying attention to the question of whether God exists, because scientific discoveries make it seem stupid and absurd, and focus on why modern life still needs the existence of God, what is the meaning of people's subjective hope that God exists. Although the mobile network has made everyone more closely connected than ever, but behind the dark night, will our spirit still be as fulfilled as the material? What does faith mean to us.
Perhaps the words of the young Pope can give us some inspiration.
Do you really think that an orphan is an orphan only without a parent?
Our lives have been entertained. The media makes us impetuous and impulsive, and live broadcasting has become an indispensable part of life. We consume everything, including faith, but we grope and go crazy to fill the spiritual void. How many people are eager to go to Sunday Mass with awe and listening to God, and the church has collapsed in the flood of literature and art.
I don't need any temporary believers, I want to find fanatics for God, the public squares are crowded, but they don't have God in their hearts.
Perhaps, after watching this drama, everyone should examine their hearts - why do we need faith.
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