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Catherine the Great

Drama, History · 2019 · Rated 6.1/10

Last aired: S1 E4, Episode 4 · 2019-10-03

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.

Cast

Helen Mirren Catherine the Great

Jason Clarke Grigory Potemkin

Gina McKee Countess Bruce

Joseph Quinn Prince Paul

Kevin McNally Alexei Orlov

Clive Russell The Fool

Rory Kinnear Minister Nikita Panin

Richard Roxburgh Grigory Orlov

Paul Kaye Yemelyan Ivanovich Pugachev

Paul Ritter Alexander Suvorov

Season 1

E1 Episode 1 2019-10-03 · 60 min Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Potemkin.

E2 Episode 2 2019-10-03 · 60 min A 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.

E3 Episode 3 2019-10-03 · 60 min Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Panin.

E4 Episode 4 2019-10-03 · 60 min Pressure 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.

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