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s03e10 · 2023-05-12 · 16:00
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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.
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10 this season · 30 totals03e01 The Bullet or The Bear 2023-05-12 16:00
The Bullet or The Bear
Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
s03e02 Choose Your Weapon 2023-05-12 16:00
Choose Your Weapon
Catherine 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.
s03e03 You the People 2023-05-12 16:00
You the People
Catherine 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.
s03e04 Stag 2023-05-12 16:00
Stag
Arkady 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.
s03e05 Sweden 2023-05-12 16:00
Sweden
Peter 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.
s03e06 Ice 2023-05-12 16:00
Ice
Catherine 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.
s03e07 Fun 2023-05-12 16:00
Fun
Catherine 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.
s03e08 Peter and the Wolf 2023-05-12 16:00
Peter and the Wolf
Catherine 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.
s03e09 Destiny 2023-05-12 16:00
Destiny
Under 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.
s03e10 Once Upon a Time 2023-05-12 16:00
Once Upon a Time
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.