The Great
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 , Phoebe Fox , Gwilym Lee , Adam Godley , Douglas Hodge , Belinda Bromilow , Bayo Gbadamosi , Nicholas Hoult , Charity Wakefield , Florence Keith-Roach
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Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
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.
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.
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.
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.