"The Great" is a satirical and darkly comedic take on the rise of Catherine the Great in 18th-century Russia. The series follows a young, idealistic Catherine (Elle Fanning) as she arrives to marry the childish and volatile Emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). Quickly disillusioned by her brutish husband and the debauched Russian court, she realizes her romantic dreams are a fantasy. Instead of despairing, she decides she is the one who should rule. With the help of a few conspirators, Catherine plots a coup to overthrow Peter and bring enlightenment to her new country. The show gleefully ignores historical accuracy, creating a lavish world filled with sharp wit, political intrigue, and shocking moments. This acclaimed series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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The Great on Hulu is a satirical drama series that tells the story of Catherine the Great’s rise to power in Russia. The show blends historical facts with clever humor and modern dialogue, making it both entertaining and unique. Elle Fanning stars as Catherine, who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to Emperor Peter III, played by Nicholas Hoult. As she learns about her new country’s politics and her husband’s unpredictable nature, Catherine plots a coup to take over the throne. The series stands out for its witty writing, lavish costumes, and sharp performances from its cast. While The Great has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with more episodes or special content in the future.
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A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th Century Russia following the wildly comic rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great.
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