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 future of Russian politics.
Overview
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.
Helen Mirren
Creator / EP
Jules Hussey
Producer
Episodes
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Episode 3
Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.
Cast & Crew
Helen Mirren
Catherine the Great
Jason Clarke
Grigory Potemkin
Rory Kinnear
Nikita Ivanovich Panin
Gina McKee
Countess Praskovya Bruce
Kevin McNally
Alexei Orlov
Richard Roxburgh
Grigory Orlov
