It’s been said that a thin line exists between genius and insanity. I believe our cunning Pope (Jeremy Irons) is standing firmly poised on the center of that line. His plan to address King Charles (Michel Muller) unadorned in a friar’s robes appearing as a humble servant of God pays off. King Charles, expecting to see an exuberant Pope after hearing what Cardinal Della Rovere (Colm Feore) had to say, is so moved by the unimposing Pope, he begins confessing his sins.