Seasons & Episodes
The Great
In 1761, Catherine travels to Russia and becomes the Empress by marrying the Emperor of Russia, Peter. With hopes of mar
A Fake Beard
Catherine takes her first steps toward a coup. Taking advice from Marial, she attempts to seduce and recruit palace inte
And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. They try to recruit an unhappy military general, Velementov, fo
Moscow Mule
Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from the cou
War and Vomit
As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Seeing t
Parachute
Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience. He is open to Catherine's progressive ideas of introducin
A Pox on Hope
Catherine feels optimistic about peaceful coexistence with Peter and their increasing chemistry. When smallpox breaks ou
Meatballs at the Dacha
Catherine's political abilities are tested when she's given an opportunity to travel abroad with Peter and Velementov to
Love Hurts
Tensions mount as Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial try to get regional counts on board with the coup. A few
The Beaver's Nose
Catherine's decides to move forward with the coup on her birthday. Peter isn't so easily overcome and holds Leo hostage
Heads It's Me
Four months after she launched a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine is gaining the upper hand in her war aga
Dickhead
Catherine, Orlo and Velementov begin their rule of Russia and unexpected obstacles appear. Peter is on a journey of self
Alone at Last
Catherine's grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter's part in Leo's death, and the
The Devil's Lunch
The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high. But Peter fights to win his alle
Animal Instincts
A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine's
A Simple Jape
Catherine is frustrated by the lack of meaningful change in her rule of Russia so far. Seeking to shake the court out of
Stapler
Catherine's team is falling apart and she begins doubting her reign when her mother comes to visit. She works hard to hi
Seven Days
Elizabeth pronounces that Catherine's baby will be born in 7 days and the court begins preparations involving rituals fo
Walnut Season
Catherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feeli
Wedding
Catherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan. Pet
The Bullet or the Bear
Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward pla
Choose Your Weapon
Catherine is visited by the UK and US Ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes
You the People
Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter's hunt f
Stag
Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Pau
Sweden
Peter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of hi
Ice
Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina conti
Fun
Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina's help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningl
Peter and the Wolf
Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting, an
Destiny
Under orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to
Once Upon a Time
Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon