The Great

Name: The Great
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2020-05-15
Cast: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Adam Godley, Douglas Hodge

“An occasionally true story.”

★8.1/10(1,211)TV-MAage•2020–2023

DramaComedy

CreatorTony 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

Episodes

Country

United States

Status

Canceled

Cast

Elle Fanning

Catherine II of Russia · 30 eps

Nicholas Hoult

Peter III of Russia · 30 eps

Elizabeth Petrovna · 30 eps

Gwilym Lee

Grigor Dymov · 30 eps

Douglas Hodge

General Velementov · 30 eps

Bayo Gbadamosi

Arkady · 30 eps

Florence Keith-Roach

Tatyana · 30 eps

Charity Wakefield

Georgina Dymova · 22 eps

Grace Molony

Queen Agnes · 13 eps

Danusia Samal

Lady Antonia Svenska · 9 eps

Doctor Chekhov · 4 eps

Alistair Green

Count Smolny · 4 eps

Kemi-Bo Jacobs

Marina · 4 eps

Christophe Tek

Tartar Nick · 4 eps

Kemal Shah

Military General · 3 eps

Charlie Price

Ivan · 3 eps

Jordan Kagaba

Footman · 3 eps

Blake Harrison

Colonel Svenska · 2 eps

Ezra Faroque Khan

Bishop Leontius · 2 eps

Reviews

8.1/10

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Episode Guide

The Great

15 May 202052 min★ 8.5

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.

A Fake Beard

15 May 202055 min★ 7.8

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.

And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great

15 May 202051 min★ 6.6

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.

Moscow Mule

15 May 202052 min★ 6.9

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.

War and Vomit

15 May 202050 min★ 7.4

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.

Parachute

15 May 202055 min★ 7.0

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.

A Pox on Hope

15 May 202051 min★ 6.9

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.

Meatballs at the Dacha

15 May 202051 min★ 7.8

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.

Love Hurts

15 May 202054 min★ 7.4

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.

The Beaver's Nose

15 May 202051 min★ 7.5

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.