The Great

Name: The Great
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2020-05-15
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley

CANCELED3 Seasons30 Episodes★ 8.1

The Great is a drama and comedy series on Hulu that ran from 2020 to 2023. It was canceled after 3 seasons and 30 episodes.

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NetworkHulu

First AiredMay 15, 2020

Last AiredMay 12, 2023

GenreDrama, Comedy

Created ByTony McNamara

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionMRC, Echo Lake Entertainment, Thruline Entertainment

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.

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Cast

Elle Fanning

Catherine II of Russia

Nicholas Hoult

Peter III of Russia

Phoebe Fox

Marial

Gwilym Lee

Grigor Dymov

Adam Godley

Archbishop

Douglas Hodge

General Velementov

Belinda Bromilow

Elizabeth Petrovna

Bayo Gbadamosi

Arkady

Charity Wakefield

Georgina Dymova

Florence Keith-Roach

Tatyana

Grace Molony

Queen Agnes

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 30 episodes

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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.

E1The Bullet or the Bear

May 12, 202351m★ 7.9

Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.

E2Choose Your Weapon

May 12, 202351m★ 6.6

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.

E3You the People

May 12, 202352m★ 6.4

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.

E4Stag

May 12, 202353m★ 6.5

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.

E5Sweden

May 12, 202348m★ 6.2

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.

E6Ice

May 12, 202346m★ 7.0

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.

E7Fun

May 12, 202346m★ 6.8

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.

E8Peter and the Wolf

May 12, 202352m★ 6.8

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.

E9Destiny

May 12, 202348m★ 6.3

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.

E10Once Upon a Time

May 12, 202355m★ 7.2

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

The Great is a drama, comedy series on Hulu. The show first aired on May 15, 2020 and currently has 3 seasons and 30 episodes. The Great has been canceled. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 1,212 votes. The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley. Created by Tony McNamara.