The Great
Overview
A captivating blend of history and satire, The Great chronicles the extraordinary transformation of Catherine, initially known as Catherine the Nothing, as she ascends to power in 18th century Russia. The series delves into her tumultuous marriage with Peter, the Russian emperor, showcasing their turbulent dynamics and volatile romance. With sharp wit and vibrant storytelling, it explores themes of ambition and love, offering a fresh perspective on a historical figure who would ultimately reshape an empire while navigating the complexities of court life and personal relationships.
Episodes
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1
The Great
In 1761, Catherine arrives in Russia and ascends to the role of Empress by marrying Peter, the Emperor. Initially dreaming of a passionate romance, sh...
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2
A Fake Beard
Catherine begins her bold move to seize power. Following Marial’s guidance, she tries to charm Count Orlo, a learned noble in the palace, to secure ...
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3
And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
Catherine, Orlo, and Marial persist in their conspiracy as they seek to enlist the disgruntled General Velementov during the festivities commemoratin...
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4
Moscow Mule
Catherine juggles her standing at court and her connection with Leo, both of which pull her focus away from the brewing coup. At the same time, the po...
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5
War and Vomit
Amidst the ongoing war with Sweden, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth make a trip to the front lines to meet the soldiers. This experience reignites Cather...
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6
Parachute
After his brush with death, Peter feels revitalized and embraces Catherine’s innovative vision of merging art and science in the court. He shifts hi...
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7
A Pox On Hope
Catherine is filled with hope for a harmonious future with Peter as their bond strengthens. However, the arrival of smallpox in the servant quarters ...
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8
Meatballs at the Dacha
Catherine faces a significant challenge as she accompanies Peter and Velementov on a diplomatic mission to negotiate peace with the Swedish king. Dur...
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9
Love Hurts
As tensions rise, Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial work to persuade regional counts to support their coup. Unfortunately, some of the men ...
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10
The Beaver’s Nose
On her birthday, Catherine resolves to proceed with her coup. However, Peter is determined to thwart her plans and takes Leo captive as leverage. In ...
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Heads It's Me
Four months after orchestrating a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine is steadily gaining the advantage in her battle against Peter. Despit...
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2
Dickhead
As Catherine, Orlo, and Velementov ascend to power in Russia, they encounter unforeseen challenges. Meanwhile, Peter, confined to his home, embarks on...
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3
Alone at Last
Catherine's sorrow over Leo's death during the coup overwhelms her. The realization of Peter's involvement in Leo's demise, coupled with the shocking ...
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4
The Devil's Lunch
As regional tensions escalate, the Ottoman Ambassador arrives to meet Catherine. In a bid to undermine her influence, Peter schemes to win him over, d...
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5
Animal Instincts
When a crocodile unexpectedly appears in the courtroom, Archie stirs up chaos by proposing that it could be a bad sign regarding Catherine’s abilit...
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6
A Simple Jape
Catherine grows increasingly exasperated with the stagnation of her reign over Russia. Determined to jolt her court from their lethargy, she orchestra...
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7
Stapler
As Catherine’s leadership begins to crumble, she wrestles with self-doubt during her mother’s unexpected visit. Determined to shield her mother f...
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8
Seven Days
Elizabeth declares that Catherine's child is expected to arrive in just a week, prompting the court to initiate a series of rituals for both Peter and...
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9
Walnut Season
Catherine and Peter are navigating the challenges of co-parenting their infant son, Paul, with Elizabeth’s support, all while trying to suppress the...
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10
Wedding
Catherine uncovers a shocking truth about Peter just before heading to the front lines for an important meeting with the Sultan. With Catherine now aw...
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The Bullet or the Bear
After the tumultuous events of the previous day, Catherine and Peter find themselves in a tricky spot in their relationship and decide to seek some ma...
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2
Choose Your Weapon
Catherine receives visits from both the UK and US Ambassadors, who urge her to take action in the War of Independence. Meanwhile, Maxim becomes increa...
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3
You The People
Catherine gathers the peasants, nobles, and merchants for a conference aimed at reforming Russia. However, Peter's quest for vengeance against a long-...
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4
Stag
Arkady and Tatyana step in to support Peter and Catherine as tensions rise between them concerning their son, Paul. Catherine is worried that Paul mig...
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5
Sweden
Peter finds himself once more haunted by the high expectations set by his father, Peter the Great, feeling the weight of not living up to the legacy o...
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6
Ice
Catherine makes efforts to convince Peter to return home, while Hugo intensifies his efforts to reclaim his throne. Meanwhile, Georgina continues to n...
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7
Fun
Catherine is eager to inject some excitement into the court life. With Georgina by her side, she organizes a festival filled with honesty, humor, and ...
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8
Peter and the Wolf
Catherine brings the topic of divorce to the courtroom, sparking unexpected outcomes. Meanwhile, Grigor forms a bond with Maxim as they embark on a st...
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9
Destiny
Following Catherine's command, Grigor takes refuge in the woods alongside Paul. Meanwhile, Catherine engages in a risky challenge to affirm her fate i...
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10
Once Upon a Time
Catherine encounters court scientist Nikolai, who informs her that a comet will soon streak across the Russian sky. Seizing this celestial event, she...
