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The Great

The Great

An occasionally true story.

20208.13 Seasons30 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

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 Ava Pickett
Written by Ava Pickett
NetworksHulu

Top Cast

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Catherine II of Russia

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Peter III of Russia

Phoebe Fox

Phoebe Fox

Marial

Gwilym Lee

Gwilym Lee

Grigor Dymov

Adam Godley

Adam Godley

Archbishop

Douglas Hodge

Douglas Hodge

General Velementov

Belinda Bromilow

Belinda Bromilow

Elizabeth Petrovna

Bayo Gbadamosi

Bayo Gbadamosi

Arkady

Charity Wakefield

Charity Wakefield

Georgina Dymova

Florence Keith-Roach

Florence Keith-Roach

Tatyana

Themes & Keywords

queenslapstick comedyalternate historyking18th centurypalace intriguecostume dramarussian empire

About The Great

The Great is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of queen, slapstick comedy, alternate history, king, 18th century, palace intrigue. Created by Ava Pickett, it stars Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox. 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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