Catherine the Great (2019–2019)

TV ShowEndedDrama, History1 season, 4 episodes
Catherine the Great posterReview score: 61%

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Plot

Catherine the Great delves into the politically tumultuous and sexually charged court of the most powerful female monarch in history. Catherine wielded supreme power throughout Russia for nearly half of the 18th century – strong-minded, independent, brilliantly intelligent and sexually liberated, she was the definition of the modern woman.The miniseries will follow Catherine towards the end of her reign and her passionate affair with Grigory Potemkin. Amid scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, this is a story of obsessive love. Unable to publicly marry and famously promiscuous, they develop a unique and devoted relationship, overcoming their adversaries and together shaping Russia as we know it today.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Catherine the Great S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 5.8Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
  2. 02Catherine the Great S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 5.2A victorious Potemkin returns from war to find Catherine preoccupied, leading the two to speak candidly about their pasts and future, while a Cossack stirs discontent among peasants in the countryside.
  3. 03Catherine the Great S01E04Episode 4S01E04 · 4.3Pressure from foreign powers leads to a bitter argument between Catherine and an ailing Potemkin. Catherine works to change the line of succession as her reign draws to an end.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode4Episodes2019Aired 4.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Catherine the Great S01E01Episode 1October 3, 2019 4.0Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Pot
  2. S01E02Catherine the Great S01E02Episode 2October 10, 2019 5.2A victorious Potemkin returns from war to find Catherine preoccupied, leading the two to speak candidly about their pasts and future, while
  3. S01E03Catherine the Great S01E03Season's bestEpisode 3October 17, 2019 5.8Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin
  4. S01E04Catherine the Great S01E04Episode 4October 24, 2019 4.3Pressure from foreign powers leads to a bitter argument between Catherine and an ailing Potemkin. Catherine works to change the line of succ

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Castfull cast & details

Helen MirrenHelen MirrenCatherine the GreatJason ClarkeJason ClarkeGrigory PotemkinRory KinnearRory KinnearNikita Ivanovich PaninGina McKeeGina McKeeCountess Praskovya BruceKevin McNallyKevin McNallyAlexei OrlovRichard RoxburghRichard RoxburghGrigory OrlovJoseph QuinnJoseph QuinnPaul Petrovich, Tsarevich of RussiaClive RussellClive RussellThe Fool

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