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Season 3 – 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

While life in the Russian royal court remains nasty and perilous, The Great is still genuinely great with its acidic absurdity and uniformly wonderful performances.

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Hugo Rifkind The Times (UK) 07/14/2023
Hoult is tremendous in The Great, vile and charismatic, channelling much the same vibe you might expect if Hugh Grant were starring in a whimsical romantic comedy about Pol Pot. Go to Full Review Nick Hilton Independent (UK) 07/07/2023
4/5
he third instalment in the saga of The Great is history at its most horrible -- and most enjoyable. As Peter himself might say after a large plate of pheasant in grape sauce: huzzah! Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe 05/17/2023
Playful, deeply irreverent, twisted, moving, and, this season, defined by one or two powerful twists, The Great is true to its title. Go to Full Review Ally Ham The Review Geek 07/31/2024
9/10
Funny, morbid and delightful as ever, The Great Season 3 takes as much delight in its cruelties as its triumphs. Go to Full Review Akhil Arora AkhilArora.com 12/22/2023
Killed off a lead character twice—sans any rebirths—as it embraced a revisionist female-driven future while being morose, laugh-out-loud, and delightfully over the top. Go to Full Review Melody McCune Geek Girl Authority 08/22/2023
Sacha Dhawan’s performance as Orlo has been a delight for me over the past two seasons. I’m going to miss Orlo. Dhawan brought so much heart and enthusiasm to him. Maybe it was all a dream? One can only hope. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sheena P @RT32871280 Jun 7 And suddenly, this is one of my favorite medieval drama series now. See more Francesco G @Ciccio Dec 23 The Great presents itself as a historical satire but retains little more than historical names, discarding accuracy to the point of irrelevance. The series relies heavily on relentless sexual innuendo and repetitive crude jokes, which replace meaningful storytelling and quickly become exhausting rather than provocative. Characters are consistently reduced to shallow caricatures, stripped of complexity for the sake of cheap humor. Its supposed feminism feels superficial and opportunistic, serving more as a marketing shield than a genuine reflection on female power, ultimately using sex to attract attention rather than to say anything substantial. See more David H @RT09778299 06/16/2025 Season Three largely chucked out any semblance of comedy and became a showcase for Elle Fanning's histrionics. Such a shame, because The Great started so well, with so many gifted actors clearly relishing every moment of delicious, appalling behavior. By the end, it becomes a chore to watch and a blessed relief when it's done. See more varsha k @RT83994505 05/25/2025 Absolutely loved the entire series! Amazing storyline and performance by all the stars. Very few people have watched this and I want more people to know about this. See more W W @RT51423983 12/17/2024 Great show of the year unbelievable this knuckle head cancelled the show See more sobia a @RT21386962 08/19/2024 Season 3 - what the hell happened? After two stellar seasons, it’s all gone to pot. The storyline is badly written, the characters suddenly unlikable (Catherine and Marial in particular are cringe worthy), everything seems clunky - and the constant sexual overtures and language feels overused and trite. Really not surprised there’s no Season 4. 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 May 12, 2023 The Bullet or the Bear Catherine and Peter seek marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship. Details Episode 2 Aired May 12, 2023 Choose Your Weapon Catherine is visited by the U.K. and U.S. ambassadors, both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence; Maxim takes issue with the public displays of affection between Grigor and Marial. Details Episode 3 Aired May 12, 2023 You the People Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia; Peter's hunt for revenge on a historic enemy threatens to destabilize Catherine's attempt to outlaw murder. Details Episode 4 Aired May 12, 2023 Stag 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. Details Episode 5 Aired May 12, 2023 Sweden Peter's father's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire torment him; Catherine must decide what to do about the unrest in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her. Details Episode 6 Aired May 12, 2023 Ice Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home; Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom; Georgina continues to play her complicated court games. Details Episode 7 Aired May 12, 2023 Fun Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court and with Georgina's help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and clever ideas; Katya puts on a play that challenges Catherine's reign, and Catherine samples Peter's invention of salty desserts. Details Episode 8 Aired May 12, 2023 Peter and the Wolf Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences; Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting; Elizabeth and Petrov go on a trip to the regions. Details Episode 9 Aired May 12, 2023 Destiny 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. Details Episode 10 Aired May 12, 2023 Once Upon a Time Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia; she uses this phenomenon to her advantage and unearths a new side of her leadership. Details

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Season Info

Director
Matthew Moore
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
Screenwriter
Tony McNamara
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 12, 2023