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Season 2 – The Great

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A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th-century Russia following the wildly comedic rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great.
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Critics Consensus

The Great continues its revisionist reign stronger than before thanks to its addictive wit and marvelous cast -- huzzah!

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Jack Seale Guardian Jul 28, 2022
5/5
Every scene, every line of Tony McNamara’s script carries its own wicked hedonism: there is always something to enjoy that’s ruder, sillier or sharper than other shows would dare to include. Go to Full Review Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 28, 2022
3/5
A bawdy romp that revels in its own absurdity, an X-rated Horrible Histories filled with dialogue that feels made for TikTok. Go to Full Review Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald Nov 30, 2021
This rambunctiously dark and anti-historical comedy from Australian playwright Tony McNamara has returned in brilliant style. Go to Full Review Rick Bentley KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA) Aug 10, 2023
3.4/5
It is a fun historical romp powered by the energy brought to the small screen by Fanning and Hoult. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) Aug 5, 2022
The Great roared back for a second series, just as delightfully anarchic as ever. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4, 2022
4/5
The first season was often cluttered and confused, crowded with too many actors fighting for the camera’s attention in outlandish costumes. But this time round, a smaller cast with plenty of space between them evokes the grandeur of a royal court. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Austin R @RT19828129 Mar 29, 2026 The Great is a 1-star disaster that rewards snakes and punishes honor. It baits you into liking Maxim—the only character with a backbone—just to treat him like a disposable punchline.Maxim is the only adult in a palace of toddlers. He defends his marriage with a duel and literally saves the throne by killing Pugachev. His reward? Catherine, a narcissistic hypocrite, ships him to a frozen military exile just to shut him up. She claims to be Enlightened but shes just a power-tripping bully who enables Marial’s blatant cheating because it’s easier than being a real leader.The show ignores its own rules. Grigor loses the duel but keeps the wife, and the court treats Maxim’s valid pain as an "annoyance." It’s lazy, contrived writing for people who prefer crude "pee-pee" jokes over actual character integrity. Watching a hero get used as a political pawn and then thrown away isn't "dark comedy"—it's a middle finger to the audience. Don't waste your time on a show that hates its own characters See more Lorenzo T @Lorentz Jan 27, 2026 Not even close to season 1. It happens when there's no plot... See more W W @RT51423983 Dec 17, 2024 Great show of the year unbelievable this knuckle head cancelled the show See more Will B @writeboywrite Nov 23, 2023 The show went from bad to worse. Not only does it continue its historically insulting narrative, but it takes Catherine from being a visionary to simply being a bitch. It also begins to push a false dichotomy between reason and religion. This is a show that continues the modern narrative that white men and a version of Christianity in power is bad - while women, ethnic minorities, and any religion other than Christianity are good. It's identity politics and cultural propaganda. Nothing more. See more Ashley R @AReviewer1 Oct 3, 2023 My favorite season of the show. I felt that we really got to explore the characters a bit more in this season. Love that the silliness and humor of the series continues. See more Harsh C @H_A_R_S_H Oct 1, 2023 Took a couple of episodes to get going but really enjoyed the character developments in this season See more Read all reviews
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Tony McNamara

Creator

Elle Fanning

Catherine

Nicholas Hoult

Peter

Phoebe Fox

Marial

Adam Godley

Archbishop

Gwilym Lee

Grigor

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Heads It's Me Four months after she launched a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine gains the upper hand in her war against Peter. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 19, 2021 D...head Catherine, Orlo, and Velementov begin their rule of Russia and unexpected obstacles appear; Peter is on a journey of self-improvement under house arrest but convinces Catherine to let him attend her coronation and hand over his crown. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Alone at Last Catherine's grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her; Peter's part in Leo's death, and the discovery that he just murdered a noble, causes Catherine to lock Peter in his flat with his mummified mother. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 19, 2021 The Devil's Lunch The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Animal Instincts A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into an uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine's leadership. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 19, 2021 A Simple Jape Catherine is frustrated by the lack of meaningful change in her rule of Russia; seeking to shake the court out of its complacency, she plays a joke on them. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Stapler Catherine's team is falling apart, and she begins doubting her reign when her mother comes to visit; she works hard to hide the realities of the court from her mother and puts on a science fair. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Five Days Elizabeth pronounces that Catherine's baby will be born in five days; the court begins preparations and performs rituals for Peter and Catherine; conflict with the Ottomans heightens, and Catherine tries to run the country while on forced bed rest. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Walnut Season Catherine and Peter co-parent their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and try to avoid their feelings for each other. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Wedding Catherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan; Peter considers his options now that Catherine knows his secret. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Tony McNamara
Executive Producer
Tony McNamara, Marian Macgowan, Josh Kesselman, Ron West, Brittany Kahan Ward, Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding, Elle Fanning, Mark Winemaker, Matt Shakman
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 19, 2021
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