Catherine the Great
“Take what you desire.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 4 Episodes
60 min per episode
2019 – 2019
Premiered: Thu, Oct 3, 2019
Nigel WilliamsLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-06
Cast & Creators
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Helen Mirren
Catherine the Great
Jason Clarke
Grigory Potemkin
Rory Kinnear
Nikita Ivanovich Panin
Gina McKee
Countess Praskovya Bruce
Kevin McNally
Alexei Orlov
Richard Roxburgh
Grigory Orlov
Joseph Quinn
Paul Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia
Clive Russell
The Fool
Paul Kaye
Yemelyan Pugachev
Paul Ritter
Alexander Suvorov
Thomas Doherty
Pyotr Zavadovsky
Iain Mitchell
Archbishop Arsenius
Georgina Beedle
Natalia Alexeievna
John Hodgkinson
Pyotr Rumyantsev
Phil Dunster
Andrey Razumovsky
James Northcote
Alexander Bezborodko
Antonia Clarke
Maria Fedorovna
Adam El Hagar
Valerian Zubov
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nigel Williams
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Stuart Howell
Stuart Gazzard
David M. Thompson, Helen Mirren, Philip Martin, Charles Pattinson, Jules Hussey
Department Leadership Roster
Jules Hussey
Producer
Rupert Gregson-Williams
Original Music Composer
Stuart Gazzard
Editor
Tom Burton
Production Design
Stuart Howell
Director of Photography
Maciej Kubica
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catherine the Great
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What is Catherine the Great about?
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.
How many seasons does Catherine the Great have?
Catherine the Great comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Catherine the Great?
Key cast members in Catherine the Great include Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Rory Kinnear, Gina McKee, Kevin McNally.
Who created or directed Catherine the Great?
Catherine the Great was developed and directed by Nigel Williams.