How many seasons and episodes does The Great have?

The Great has 3 seasons and 30 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 15, 2020 to May 12, 2023.

Is The Great renewed, ended, or canceled?

The Great has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.

How long does it take to binge watch The Great?

It takes 23h 23m (1403 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Great. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 12 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 23.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days.

Where can you stream or watch The Great?

The Great is available for streaming on Hulu, YouTube TV. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for The Great?

The Great has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.

Who are the lead actors in The Great?

The primary ensemble cast includes Elle Fanning as Catherine II of Russia (age 28), Nicholas Hoult as Peter III of Russia (age 36), Phoebe Fox as Marial (age 39), Gwilym Lee as Grigor Dymov (age 42).

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch The Great?

2020 · 3 Seasons · 30 Episodes · Total Runtime: 23h 23m (1,403 mins)

Total Watch Time

23h 23m

1,403 minutes of non-stop content across all 30 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Multi-Week Commitment

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 23.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days.

Average Episode Length

47 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

12 days

Finish by approximately Oct 7, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (September 25, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

24 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 19, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

12 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 7, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

6 days

Estimated completion:
Oct 1, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

3 days

Estimated completion:
Sep 28, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 23h 23m 1.25× Speed: 18h 42m (saves 4.7h) 1.50× Speed: 15h 35m (saves 7.8h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	10 episodes	8h 23m (503 mins)	50 mins/ep	35.9%
Season 2	10 episodes	7h 30m (450 mins)	45 mins/ep	32.1%
Season 3 Shortest Season	10 episodes	7h 30m (450 mins)	45 mins/ep	32.1%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching The Great

Can I binge-watch The Great in a single weekend?

Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 23.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 12 days. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; The Great contains 23h 23m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of The Great at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 12 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Oct 7, 2026.

Which season of The Great is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 8h 23m across 10 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in The Great?

The series consists of 30 episodes across 3 seasons, totaling 23h 23m (1,403 minutes) of screen time.