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The Great•Season 1•Episode 1

The Great

7.9/10 · 2,391 votesMay 15, 202052 min

Ranked #5 of 10 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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In 1761, Catherine travels to Russia and becomes the Empress by marrying the Emperor of Russia, Peter. With hopes of marrying a great love, Catherine soon realizes Peter is a selfish brat who stands against everything she values. Catherine is feeling hopeless and verging on

Directed byMatt Shakman
Written byTony McNamara
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Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

Catherine II of Russia

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Peter III of Russia

Phoebe Fox

Phoebe Fox

Marial

Gwilym Lee

Gwilym Lee

Grigor Dymov

Adam Godley

Adam Godley

Archbishop

Douglas Hodge

Douglas Hodge

General Velementov

Belinda Bromilow

Belinda Bromilow

Elizabeth Petrovna

Bayo Gbadamosi

Bayo Gbadamosi

Arkady

Sacha Dhawan

Sacha Dhawan

Orlo

Charity Wakefield

Charity Wakefield

Georgina Dymova

Crew12

Tony McNamara

Tony McNamara

Writer

Matt Shakman

Matt Shakman

Director

N

Nicolas Gaster

Editor

Anette Haellmigk

Anette Haellmigk

Director of Photography

J

James Chambers

Second Assistant Director

H

Harry Boyd

First Assistant Director

Siân Grigg

Siân Grigg

Makeup Designer

Siân Grigg

Siân Grigg

Hair Designer

K

Kave Quinn

Production Design

A

Anthony Boys

Editor

N

Nick O'Hagan

Producer

E

Elo Soode

Concept Artist

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Episode Summary

"The Great" is episode 1 of The Great season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 2,391 votes, ranking #5 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Matt Shakman and written by Tony McNamara, it aired on May 15, 2020.

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