The Great
2020–2023 · Hulu · 52 min · 3 seasons
S03E10 · Once Upon a Time
Sat, 13 May, 2:00 am
Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage and in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.
About
The Great is a satirical, comedic drama about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider to the longest reigning female ruler in Russia's history. A fictionalized, fun and anachronistic story of an idealistic, romantic young girl, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Hoping for love and sunshine, she finds instead a dangerous, depraved, backward world that she resolves to change. All she has to do is kill her husband, beat the church, baffle the military and get the court onside. A very modern story about the past which encompasses the many roles she played over her lifetime as lover, teacher, ruler, friend, and fighter.
Episodes
- E01
The Bullet or The Bear
Sat, 13 May· 53 minCatherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
- E02
Choose Your Weapon
Sat, 13 May· 53 minCatherine is visited by the UK and US Ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes issue with the public displays of affection between Grigor and Marial.
- E03
You the People
Sat, 13 May· 57 minCatherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter's hunt for revenge on an historic enemy threatens to destabilise Catherine's attempt to outlaw murder.
- E04
Stag
Sat, 13 May· 56 minArkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Paul will grow up to be a ruthless and careless leader and Archie and Elizabeth are alarmed when Catherine refuses to ordain him.
- E05
Sweden
Sat, 13 May· 50 minPeter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide what to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.
- E06
Ice
Sat, 13 May· 48 minCatherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her complicated court games.
- E07
Fun
Sat, 13 May· 48 minCatherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina's help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas. Katya puts on a play that challenges Catherine's reign, and Catherine samples Peter's invention of salty desserts.
- E08
Peter and the Wolf
Sat, 13 May· 54 minCatherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting, and Elizabeth and Petrov go on a trip to the regions.
- E09
Destiny
Sat, 13 May· 50 minUnder orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her destiny lies in Russia, and grapples with the impact Peter's decisions have on her rule.
- E10
Once Upon a Time
Sat, 13 May· 57 minCatherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage and in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.
Cast
Elle Fanning
Catherine the Great
Phoebe Fox
Marial
Gwilym Lee
Grigor Dymov
Adam Godley
Archie
Belinda Bromilow
Elizabeth
Bayo Gbadamosi
Arkady Vasilovich
Florence Keith-Roach
Tatyana
