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The Great

  • TV Series
  • 2020– 2020–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 45m
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8.1/10
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Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning in The Great (2020)
Catherine's giving birth to the future of Russia, and she's crowning! The Great Season 2 premieres November 19, only on Hulu."
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A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia, when she marries an Emperor.A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia, when she marries an Emperor.A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia, when she marries an Emperor.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
40K
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POPULARITY
322
25
  • Creator
    • Tony McNamara
  • Stars
    • Elle Fanning
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Phoebe Fox
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  • Creator
    • Tony McNamara
  • Stars
    • Elle Fanning
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Phoebe Fox
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    • 488User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 40 nominations total

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    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Catherineas Catherine
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Peteras Peter…
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Phoebe Fox
    Phoebe Fox
    • Marialas Marial
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Sacha Dhawan
    Sacha Dhawan
    • Orloas Orlo
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Gwilym Lee
    Gwilym Lee
    • Grigor Dymovas Grigor Dymov
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Adam Godley
    Adam Godley
    • Archbishopas Archbishop
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Douglas Hodge
    Douglas Hodge
    • Velementovas Velementov
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Belinda Bromilow
    Belinda Bromilow
    • Aunt Elizabethas Aunt Elizabeth
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Bayo Gbadamosi
    Bayo Gbadamosi
    • Arkadyas Arkady
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Florence Keith-Roach
    Florence Keith-Roach
    • Tatyanaas Tatyana
    20 episodes20 eps • 2020–2021
    Charity Wakefield
    Charity Wakefield
    • Georginaas Georgina
    15 episodes15 eps • 2020–2021
    Danusia Samal
    Danusia Samal
    • Lady Antonia Svenskaas Lady Antonia Svenska
    14 episodes14 eps • 2020–2021
    Claira Watson Parr
    Claira Watson Parr
    • Courtieras Courtier
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Tristan Beint
    Tristan Beint
    • Soldier Alexias Soldier Alexi…
    9 episodes9 eps • 2020–2021
    Sebastian De Souza
    Sebastian De Souza
    • Leoas Leo
    8 episodes8 eps • 2020
    Jane Mahady
    Jane Mahady
    • Katya Velcraas Katya Velcra
    8 episodes8 eps • 2021
    Julian Barratt
    Julian Barratt
    • Doctor Vinodelas Doctor Vinodel
    7 episodes7 eps • 2021
    Alistair Green
    Alistair Green
    • Count Smolnyas Count Smolny
    7 episodes7 eps • 2020–2021
    • Creator
      • Tony McNamara
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    • Trivia
      The character of Orlo appears to be loosely based on the similarly named real-life figure Grigory Orlov, who led the coup that overthrew Peter.
    • Goofs
      SPOILER: In the series, Peter constantly tries to keep the memories of his mother alive, as he grew up with her around. Peter's mother is also stated as having been the previous Empress Consort. However, in reality, his mother was Grand Duchess Anna Petrovna of Russia and, a few days after giving birth to him, she died at the age of 20 from a postpartum infection and Peter III's predecessor was Empress Elizabeth, his mother's sister - Who is presented as the dotty, old relative. Empress Elizabeth in face helped arrange his marriage to Catherine, and only upon her death Peter ascended the throne.
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    User reviews488

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    9/10
    An occassionally true story indeed
    In this series created by Tony McNamara (think Favourite, The -- also with a periodic setting), we see the "not so true" origin of Catherine the Great. The series is very well-written. It has elements of sarcasm, wit, romance, drama, and comedy, all spun into one.

    I think it really emphasises the stereotypes that people believed back then, and presents the absurdity in an occassionally dark, but always hilarious, manner. More importantly, it shows that royal-borns not always want to rule, or for that matter, have what it takes (Peter's greatest flaw is that he cares to much of what other people think), but people can emerge from nowhere and cease the opportunity.

    In my opinion, Elle Fanning's performance in the show is the best in her career so far, and Nicholas Hoult does a fine job in delivering his role as he is expected, like he always does.

    If you're looking for a show with fewer episodes to watch which is also a rom-com/period/female-lead, this would be it.
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    • Release date
      • May 15, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Buyuk
    • Filming locations
      • Royal Palace, Caserta, Campania, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Thruline Entertainment
      • Echo Lake Entertainment
      • Lewellen Pictures
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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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