The Great
“An occasionally true story.”
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About
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
Cast
Elle Fanning
as Catherine II of Russia
Nicholas Hoult
as Peter III of Russia
Phoebe Fox
as Marial
Gwilym Lee
as Grigor Dymov
Adam Godley
as Archbishop
Douglas Hodge
as General Velementov
Belinda Bromilow
as Elizabeth Petrovna
Bayo Gbadamosi
as Arkady
Charity Wakefield
as Georgina Dymova
Florence Keith-Roach
as Tatyana
Grace Molony
as Queen Agnes
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
In season two, Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own — but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of ‘liberating’ a country that doesn’t want to be. She’ll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia. Meanwhile she’ll also battle her heart as Peter slowly transitions from much-hated husband, to prisoner? Ally? Lover?
Season 3
Catherine and Peter attempt to make their marriage work after some seemingly insurmountable problems. Peter witnessed his own attempted murder at Catherine's hands and she also imprisoned all of his friends. On top of this, Peter is at a loose end playing First Husband to Catherine's reign, so he busies himself with fathering, hunting and salty culinary ventures. But they're not enough to keep him contented as visions of his late father, get in his head about his failures as Peter the Great's son.
Episodes
Season 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Stream The Great online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama and comedy series originally produced in English and released in 2020, it's earned a solid 8.1/10 from 1,155 viewers worldwide.
About The Great
“An occasionally true story.”
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia. Across 3 seasons and 30 episodes, originally airing on Hulu, with status "Canceled".
The Great Cast and Characters
The cast features Elle Fanning (as Catherine II of Russia), Nicholas Hoult (as Peter III of Russia), Phoebe Fox (as Marial), Gwilym Lee (as Grigor Dymov), and Adam Godley (as Archbishop). Their performances are a major reason The Great has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Great keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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The Great has 30 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Great good? What's the rating?
The Great holds a 8.1/10 rating based on 1,155 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Great?
The main cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, and Gwilym Lee, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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When was The Great released?
The Great first aired in 2020.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Great have?
The Great currently has 3 seasons and a total of 30 episodes. The series status is "Canceled", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Great about?
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia. It belongs to the Drama, Comedy genres.
In which language is The Great originally available?
The Great was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Great first released?
The Great first premiered on May 15, 2020 (2020).
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