Catherine the Great

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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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Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-10-03

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

Air Date: 2019-10-10

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

Air Date: 2019-10-17

Catherine and Potemkin experience growing pains in their relationship, as Potemkin's push for expansion puts him at odds with Minister Panin.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-10-24

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.

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