S01 Episode 1
The Great
Catherine travels to Russia in 1761 and becomes Empress by marrying Peter, the Emperor of Russia. Catherine soon realises Peter is a selfish brat and feels hopeless until her servant Marial presents her with an alternative path.
52 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 2
The Beard
Catherine takes the first steps toward a coup by recruiting palace intellectual Count Orlo. After witnessing Peter's treatment of local nobles, Orlo decides to join Catherine's coup.
55 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 3
And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
Catherine, Marial, and Orlo continue their coup planning and try to recruit unhappy general Velementov for their cause. Noting Catherine's unhappiness, Peter gifts her with a sterile lover.
51 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 4
Moscow Mule
Catherine tries to oversee her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from coup business. The influential Patriarch of the church dies and a new one must be chosen right away.
51 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 5
War and Vomit
As the war with Sweden continues, Aunt Elizabeth and Catherine visit the Russian front. Velementov, Orlo, and Marial try to push Catherine toward takeover as Peter's life hangs in the balance.
49 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 6
Parachute
Peter has a new attitude after his near-death experience, and is open to Catherine's progressive ideas of introducing art and science to court. Orlo tries to determine who poisoned Peter and faces his own demons.
54 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 7
A Pox on Hope
As Catherine grows optimistic about a peaceful coexistence with Peter, smallpox breaks out in the servant's quarters. Leo and Catherine's relationship suffers.
50 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 8
Meatballs at the Dacha
Catherine's political abilities are tested when she travels abroad with Peter and Velementov to discuss ending the war with the Swedish king.
50 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 9
Love Hurts
Tension mounts as Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial work to get regional counts to support the coup.
53 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
S01 Episode 10
The Beaver's Nose
Catherine decides to move ahead with the coup on her birthday, but Peter has a surprise and nothing goes as planned.
50 mins · Fri, 15 May 2020
