May 12, 2023 · 54m
Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
The Great
An occasionally true story.
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.
Created by: Tony McNamara
Season 3 Episodes
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May 12, 2023 · 54m
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.
May 12, 2023 · 55m
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.
May 12, 2023 · 56m
Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Paul will grow up to be a ruthless and careless leader and Archie and Elizabeth are alarmed when Catherine refuses to ordain him.
May 12, 2023 · 50m
Peter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great’s expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide what to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.
May 12, 2023 · 48m
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.
May 12, 2023 · 48m
Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina’s help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas. Katya puts on a play that challenges Catherine’s reign, and Catherine samples Peter’s invention of salty desserts.
May 12, 2023 · 55m
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.
May 12, 2023 · 51m
Under orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her destiny lies in Russia, and grapples with the impact Peter’s decisions have on her rule.
May 12, 2023 · 58m
Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage and in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.
Season 3 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did The Great Season 3 premiere?
The Great Season 3 premiered on May 12, 2023.
How many episodes are in The Great Season 3?
The Great Season 3 has 10 episodes.
What is the first episode of The Great Season 3?
The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "The Bullet or the Bear". It aired on May 12, 2023.
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