A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
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A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
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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 suicide when her servant, Marial, presents her with an alternative path – to overthrow Peter.
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Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Tony McNamaraGuest stars Liv Hill, Liam Fleming, Jordan Kagaba, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Louis Hynes, Danusia Samal, Oliver Simms
Catherine takes her first steps toward a coup. Taking advice from Marial, she attempts to seduce and recruit palace intellectual Count Orlo. It's a disaster. However, after seeing Peter's brutal treatment of local nobles and unwillingness to listen, he decides to join Catherine's coup.
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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Tony McNamaraGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, Grace Chilton, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Louis Hynes, Abraham Popoola, Danusia Samal, Alistair Green
Catherine, Orlo and Marial continue their coup planning. They try to recruit an unhappy military general, Velementov, for their cause during palace celebrations honoring Peter's late father, Peter the Great. Peter, noting Catherine's unhappiness at court, gifts Catherine a sterile lover, Leo. She's hesitant at first, but Leo manages to charm her.
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Directed by Bertie, BertWritten by Tony McNamaraGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Asheq Akhtar, Charlie Price, Louis Hynes, Jordan Kagaba, Blake Harrison, Sebastian de Souza
Catherine tries to manage her reputation at court and her relationship with Leo, both of which distract her from the coup. Meanwhile, the influential Patriarch of the church dies, and a new one must be chosen. Orlo sees an opportunity to try and influence Peter in the decision, and Archie makes moves.
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Directed by Bertie, BertWritten by Tony McNamara, Tess MorrisGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, John Sessions, Kemi-Bo Jacobs, Mark Ramsay, Ezra Faroque Khan, Louis Hynes, Sebastian de Souza, Danusia Samal
As the war with Sweden continues to rage, Catherine and Aunt Elizabeth visit the military at the Russian front. Seeing the soldiers reminds Catherine of her goal to rule Russia differently. Grigor struggles with Peter and Georgina's relationship and poisons Peter to end it. When Peter falls ill, Velementov, Orlo, and Marial all try to influence Catherine's steps toward takeover as Peter's life hangs in the balance.
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Directed by Ben ChessellWritten by James WoodGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, Miles Jupp, Christianne Oliveira, Tristan Beint, Ezra Faroque Khan, Daniel Tuite, Charlie Price, Sebastian de Souza
Peter has a new lease on life after his near-death experience. He is open to Catherine's progressive ideas of introducing art and science to court and wants to focus on an heir. Orlo tries to figure out who poisoned Peter and faces demons of his own.
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Directed by Ben ChessellWritten by Tony McNamaraGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, Dan Wyllie, Asheq Akhtar, Natalie Dew, Charlie Price, Waleed Akhtar, Komal Amin, Louis Hynes
Catherine feels optimistic about peaceful coexistence with Peter and their increasing chemistry. When smallpox breaks out in the servant's quarters, however, Peter reverts to his old ways. Meanwhile, Leo and Catherine's relationship suffers and Georgina misses Peter.
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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Tony McNamara, Gretel VellaGuest stars Louis Hynes, Lorenzo Vigevano, Jordan Kagaba, Sebastian de Souza, Christophe Tek, Danusia Samal, Jamie Demetriou, Ashwin Bolar
Catherine's political abilities are tested when she's given an opportunity to travel abroad with Peter and Velementov to discuss ending the war with Swedish king. Velementov finally sees the potential of her leadership and decides to support the coup. Back at the palace, Leo wants to leave court. Marial tries to keep him there by telling him about the coup.
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Directed by Colin BuckseyWritten by Tony McNamara, Amelia RoperGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, Grace Molony, Freddie Fox, Blake Harrison, Raphael Sowole, Geoff Bell, Sebastian de Souza, Christophe Tek
Tensions mount as Catherine, Orlo, Velementov, Leo, and Marial try to get regional counts on board with the coup. A few of the men end up killed. When a body is discovered later, Peter decides to torture everyone at the palace to find the murderous traitors. Marial buckles under the pressure and confides in Archie about Catherine's plans. Catherine realizes she is pregnant.
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Directed by Geeta PatelWritten by Tony McNamaraGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, James Smith, Sebastian de Souza, Christophe Tek, Stewart Scudamore, Abraham Popoola, Danusia Samal, Richard Pyros
Catherine's decides to move forward with the coup on her birthday. Peter isn't so easily overcome and holds Leo hostage as collateral. In exchange for a return to her status, Marial betrays Catherine to Peter and tells him that she is pregnant. Catherine realizes that the only chance for a greater Russia is to fight, without Leo. The battle begins.
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Directed by Geeta PatelWritten by Tony McNamaraGuest stars Florence Keith-Roach, Sebastian de Souza, Stewart Scudamore, Danusia Samal, Scott Karim, Dustin Demri-Burns
