Catherine the Great (2019)
"Take what you desire."
Synopsis
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.
Creator
Helen Mirren, David M. Thompson, Philip Martin
Network
Sky Atlantic
Episodes
Episode 1
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
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
Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
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.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Catherine the Great
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Origin Pictures, New Pictures
