However, episode 3 is slightly misleading when it comes to the 1527 sack of Rome. They make it sound like the sack was primarily due to the Reformation and its followers while in reality the driving force was the mutinous army of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V (who were upset over a lack of pay). Only a fraction of the force was made up of protestant extremists who decided to join in the attack because they figured it was the perfect opportunity to strike out at the pope. Luther, in fact, condemned the sack (how sincere this sentiment was- I'm not sure).