The Great

2020 – 2022 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United Kingdom

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.

8.1(340 reviews)

22.6719% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: May 15, 2020
Last air date: May 12, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 30
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: Hulu
Creator / showrunner: Tony McNamara
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: MRC, Echo Lake Entertainment, Thruline Entertainment, MacGowan Films, Lewellen Pictures, Piggy Ate Roast Beef Productions, Civic Center Media

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Keywords

queenslapstick comedyalternate historyking18th centurypalace intriguecostume dramarussian empire

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2020 · 10 episodes

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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

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Reviews & ratings

8.1

340 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful