The Great
“An occasionally true story.”
Series Overview
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 30 Episodes
2020 – 2023
Premiered: Fri, May 15, 2020
Tony McNamaraLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 10: “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 in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Great Season 1 Teaser | Rotten Tomatoes TV
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-23
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony McNamara
Maisie Parker, Constance Cheng, Ava Pickett
Nathan Barr
Brittany Kahan Ward, Ron West, Matt Shakman, Mark Winemaker, Andrew Spaulding
Department Leadership Roster
Sharon Long
Costume Design
Francesca Balestra Di Mottola
Production Design
Nathan Barr
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great
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What is The Great about?
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
How many seasons does The Great have?
The Great comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Great?
Key cast members in The Great include Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley.
Who created or directed The Great?
The Great was developed and directed by Tony McNamara.