The Great
“An occasionally true story.”
Creator
Tony McNamara
In this gleefully anachronistic satire, a young, idealistic Catherine arrives in Russia dreaming of enlightenment and romance, only to find a barbaric court and a boorish, dangerous husband in Emperor Peter III. Trapped in a loveless marriage and surrounded by decadence, casual cruelty and palace intrigue, she resolves to seize the throne and drag her adopted nation, kicking and screaming, toward reason. What follows is a wickedly funny, foul-mouthed power struggle stitched with lush costumes, brutal comedy and moments of unexpected feeling. Tony McNamara's script prizes wit over accuracy, announcing itself as 'an occasionally true story' while skewering ambition, tyranny and the price of change.
Seasons
3
Episodes
30
Country
United States of America
Status
Canceled
Cast
Elle Fanning
Catherine II of Russia · 30 eps
Nicholas Hoult
Peter III of Russia · 30 eps
Adam Godley
Archbishop · 30 eps
Phoebe Fox
Marial · 30 eps
Gwilym Lee
Grigor Dymov · 30 eps
Douglas Hodge
General Velementov · 30 eps
Belinda Bromilow
Elizabeth Petrovna · 30 eps
Florence Keith-Roach
Tatyana · 30 eps
Bayo Gbadamosi
Arkady · 30 eps
Charity Wakefield
Georgina Dymova · 22 eps
Sacha Dhawan
Orlo · 20 eps
Freddie Fox
King Hugo · 12 eps
Grace Molony
Queen Agnes · 13 eps
Danusia Samal
Lady Antonia Svenska · 9 eps
Sebastian de Souza
Leo · 8 eps
Kiki May
Nadia · 5 eps
Louis Hynes
Vlad · 6 eps
Eloise Webb
Sylvana · 6 eps
Jamie Demetriou
Doctor Chekhov · 4 eps
Kemi-Bo Jacobs
Marina · 4 eps
Christophe Tek
Tartar Nick · 4 eps
Alistair Green
Count Smolny · 4 eps
Stewart Scudamore
Tolsten · 3 eps
Charlie Price
Ivan · 3 eps
Kemal Shah
Military General · 3 eps
Jordan Kagaba
Footman · 3 eps
Abraham Popoola
Rostov · 2 eps
Blake Harrison
Colonel Svenska · 2 eps
Dustin Demri-Burns
Voltaire · 2 eps
Ezra Faroque Khan
Bishop Leontius · 2 eps
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1
The Great
In 1761, Catherine travels to Russia and becomes the Empress by marrying the Emperor of Russia, Peter. With hopes of marrying a great love, Catherine soon realizes Peter is a selfish brat who stands against everything she values. Catherine is feeling hopeless and verging on suicide when her servant, Marial, presents her with an alternative path – to overthrow Peter.
2
A Fake Beard
Catherine takes her first steps toward a coup. Taking advice from Marial, she attempts to seduce and recruit palace intellectual Count Orlo. It's a disaster. However, after seeing Peter's brutal treatment of local nobles and unwillingness to listen, he decides to join Catherine's coup.
3
And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. They try to recruit an unhappy military general, Velementov, for their cause during palace celebrations honoring Peter's late father, Peter the Great. Peter, noting Catherine's unhappiness at court, gifts Catherine a sterile lover, Leo. She's hesitant at first, but Leo manages to charm her.
4
Moscow Mule
Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from the coup. Meanwhile, the influential Patriarch of the church dies, and a new one must be chosen. Orlo sees an opportunity to try and influence Peter in the decision, and Archie makes moves.
5
War and Vomit
As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Seeing the soldiers reminds Catherine of her goal to rule Russia differently. Grigor struggles with Peter and Georgina's relationship and poisons Peter to end it. When Peter falls ill, Velementov, Orlo, and Marial all try to influence Catherine's steps toward takeover as Peter's life hangs in the balance.
6
Parachute
Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience. He is open to Catherine's progressive ideas of introducing art and science to court and wants to focus on an heir. Orlo tries to figure out who poisoned Peter and faces demons of his own.
7
A Pox on Hope
Catherine feels optimistic about peaceful coexistence with Peter and their increasing chemistry. When smallpox breaks out in the servant's quarters, however, Peter reverts to his old ways. Meanwhile, Leo and Catherine's relationship suffers and Georgina misses Peter.
8
Meatballs at the Dacha
Catherine's political abilities are tested when she's given an opportunity to travel abroad with Peter and Velementov to discuss ending the war with Swedish king. Velementov finally sees the potential of her leadership and decides to support the coup. Back at the palace, Leo wants to leave court. Marial tries to keep him there by telling him about the coup.
9
Love Hurts
Tensions mount as Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial try to get regional counts on board with the coup. A few of the men end up killed. When a body is discovered later, Peter decides to torture everyone at the palace to find the murderous traitors. Marial buckles under the pressure and confides in Archie about Catherine's plans. Catherine realizes she is pregnant.
10
The Beaver's Nose
Catherine's decides to move forward with the coup on her birthday. Peter isn't so easily overcome and holds Leo hostage as collateral. In exchange for a return to her status, Marial betrays Catherine to Peter and tells him that she is pregnant. Catherine realizes that the only chance for a greater Russia is to fight, without Leo. The battle begins.
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