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- Season 1 overviewMay 15, 202010 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. The Great May 15, 2020
- Catherine travels to Russia and becomes the Empress by marrying the Emperor of Russia, Peter.
- 2. The Beard May 15, 2020
- Catherine takes her first steps toward a coup, attempting to seduce and recruit Count Orlo.
- 3. And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great May 15, 2020
- Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue planning and try to recruit a military general for their cause.
- 4. Moscow Mule May 15, 2020
- Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo.
- 5. War and Vomit May 15, 2020
- Velementov, Orlo, and Marial try to influence Catherine's steps toward takeover.
- 6. Parachute May 15, 2020
- Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience.
- 7. A Pox on Hope May 15, 2020
- Catherine feels optimistic about peaceful coexistence with Peter and their increasing chemistry.
- 8. Meatballs at the Dacha May 15, 2020
- Catherine's political abilities are tested when she's given an opportunity to travel abroad.
- 9. Love Hurts May 15, 2020
- Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial try to get regional counts on board with the coup.
- 10. The Beaver's Nose May 15, 2020
- Catherine decides to move forward with the coup on her birthday; Peter holds Leo hostage.
The Great (titled onscreen as The Great: An Occasionally True Story and in one episode as The Great: An Almost Entirely Untrue Story) is an alternate historical and satirical comedy-drama television series very loosely based on the rise to power of Empress Catherine the Great of Russia.
A satirical and humorous take on the life of Catherine the Great, who marries an Emperor and faces political and personal challenges in 18th century Russia. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and browse episodes of this TV-MA rated series.
- (55K)
- 2020-05-15
- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Elle Fanning, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee
May 15, 2020 · Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult star as the young Russian monarch and her husband in this satirical series that mixes history and fiction. The Great is a dark, anachronistic, and absurd drama that follows Catherine's rise to power and love.
A satirical comedy drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. Watch Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult star in this Emmy-winning series with historical facts and anachronistic humor.
- Elle Fanning
- May 15, 2020
The Great is a TV show that follows the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great in 18th-century Russia. Watch the trailer and see the cast, reviews, and streaming options on Rotten Tomatoes.
- (141)
- Elle Fanning
- TV-MA
- 3
A historical comedy-drama based on the play by Tony McNamara, starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult as Catherine and Peter the Great. See the full list of directors, writers, cast and crew on IMDb.
Catherine the Great starts making a name for herself beyond her borders and inspired by a visit from the US ambassador, sets up a conference where peasants, nobles and merchants can all give their input on developing a new Russia. She learns that even the best political leaders sometimes need to make compromises in order to progress.