The Worst Episodes of Catherine the Great
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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.
Lowest Rated Episodes Summary
The worst episode of "Catherine the Great" is "Episode 1", rated 6.5/10 from 445 user votes. It was directed by Philip Martin and written by Nigel Williams. "Episode 1" aired on 10/3/2019 and is rated 0.3 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".
6.5/10 445 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2019
Russian Empress Catherine the Great faces challenges to her throne on all sides, as she meets the forthright and bold Lieutenant Grigory Potemkin.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams
6.8/10 332 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2019
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.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams
6.8/10 309 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2019
Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams
6.9/10 302 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2019
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.
Director: Philip Martin
Writer: Nigel Williams