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S1·E1 The Great

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
May 15, 2020
Runtime
50 minutes
Director
Matt Shakman
Writer
Tony McNamara
Score
8.5/10 (268 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 15, 2020 50 min ★ 8.5/10 · 268 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

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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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Great air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Great') originally aired on May 15, 2020.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Great')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 50 minutes.

What happens in The Great Season 1 Episode 1?

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,...

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