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Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History (2018)

Name: Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Drama
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Alexandru Aldea, Liam Neeson, Mark Galbraith

Biography · Documentary · Drama

A six part docuseries that explores how 12 apostles became 1.2 billion Catholics today and goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (361 votes)
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max · Pluto TV · Plex · Plex Channel
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Alexandru Aldea Martin Luther
Liam Neeson Self - Narrator
Mark Galbraith Cardinal

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

7.55 avg 6 episodes 7.6 → 7.6 41 min avg

Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Rise of The Pope	7.6	48
2	The Resignation of Benedict XVI	7.5	41
3	The Price of Progress	8.0	45
4	Revolution: A Church Divided	7.4	36
5	The Wartime Popes	7.2	38
6	Courage, Change, and the Modern Papacy	7.6	35