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The Worst Episodes of Catherine the Great

Every episode of Catherine the Great ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Catherine the Great!

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...
Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:Sky Atlantic

Worst Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the worst rated episode of "Catherine the Great". It scored 6.5/10 based on 451 votes. Directed by Philip Martin and written by Nigel Williams, it aired on 10/3/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    6.5/10451 votes
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    #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

  • Episode 2
    6.8/10336 votes
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    #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

  • Episode 3
    6.8/10313 votes
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    #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

  • Episode 4
    6.9/10305 votes
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    #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