This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future…
TV-MA • Drama, War & Politics • Series • 2019 • 1 season
Starring: Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Rory Kinnear
Created by: Nigel Williams
S1 E1 - Episode 1
Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Potemkin.
Oct 3, 2019 • 1h
S1 E2 - Episode 2
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.
Oct 10, 2019 • 1h
S1 E3 - Episode 3
Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
Oct 17, 2019 • 1h
S1 E4 - Episode 4
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.
Oct 24, 2019 • 1h
About This Show
Catherine the Great
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics.
TV-MA • Drama, War & Politics • TV Series • 2019
