Catherine the Great

1h

Drama

War & Politics

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.

Production Companies

Origin Pictures

New Pictures

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

3rd Oct 2019

Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Potemkin.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

10th Oct 2019

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

17th Oct 2019

Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1h

24th Oct 2019

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.

First air date

3rd Oct 2019

Last air date

24th Oct 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks