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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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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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.
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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.
Directed by Philip MartinWritten by Nigel WilliamsGuest stars Lucas Englander, Simon Thorp, Kirill Frolov, Mykolas Dorofejus, Armands Berģis, Ieva Puķe, Juris Strenga, Jekaterina Makarova
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.
Directed by Philip MartinWritten by Nigel WilliamsGuest stars Dominic Borelli, Almantas Šinkunas, Ilona Bagele, Audronis Rūkas, Marta Ormaniec, Sam Palladio
Episode 3
Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
Directed by Philip MartinWritten by Nigel WilliamsGuest stars Valerijus Jevsejevas, Ivars Brakovskis, Aziz Çapkurt, Jonas Bagdžiūnas, Andrew Rothney, Aina Norgilaite, Andrew Bone
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.
Directed by Philip MartinWritten by Nigel WilliamsGuest stars Raphael Acloque, Felix Jamieson, Albert Welling, Paul Hickey, Edmund Kente
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Helen MirrenCatherine the Great
Jason ClarkeGrigory Potemkin
Rory KinnearNikita Ivanovich Panin
Gina McKeeCountess Praskovya Bruce
Kevin McNallyAlexei Orlov
Richard RoxburghGrigory Orlov
Joseph QuinnPaul Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia
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