The Great

Season 2

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In season two, Catherine finally takes the Russian throne for her own — but if she thought coup-ing her husband was difficult, it’s nothing compared to the realities of ‘liberating’ a country that doesn’t want to be. She’ll battle her court, her team, even her own mother in a bid to bring the enlightenment to Russia. Meanwhile she’ll also battle her heart as Peter slowly transitions from much-hated husband, to prisoner? Ally? Lover?

Where to Watch Season 2

10 Episodes

Heads It's Me
E1
Heads It's MeFour months after she launched a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine is gaining the upper hand in her war against Peter. The fact that he is deeply in love with Catherine and their unborn child does little to dissuade her from taking his throne.
Dickhead
E2
DickheadCatherine, Orlo and Velementov begin their rule of Russia and unexpected obstacles appear. Peter is on a journey of self-improvement under house arrest but convinces Catherine to let him attend her coronation and hand over his crown.
Alone at Last
E3
Alone at LastCatherine’s grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter’s part in Leo’s death, and the discovery that he just murdered a noble, causes Catherine to lock Peter in his apartments with only his mummified mother for company.
The Devil's Lunch
E4
The Devil's LunchThe Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high. But Peter fights to win his allegiance and prove to the court he is more fun than Catherine, in an attempt to destabilize her by throwing a baby shower.
Animal Instincts
E5
Animal InstinctsA crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine’s leadership.
A Simple Jape
E6
A Simple JapeCatherine is frustrated by the lack of meaningful change in her rule of Russia so far. Seeking to shake the court out of its complacency, she plays a joke on them involving a serf to prove a point, but it gets wildly out of hand with tragic consequences.
Stapler
E7
StaplerCatherine’s team is falling apart and she begins doubting her reign when her mother comes to visit. She works hard to hide the realities of the court from her mother and puts on a science fair for which Russia must come up with the best invention.
Seven Days
E8
Seven DaysElizabeth pronounces that Catherine’s baby will be born in 7 days and the court begins preparations involving rituals for Peter and Catherine. Conflict with the Ottomans heightens, and Catherine tries to run the country while on forced bed rest.
Walnut Season
E9
Walnut SeasonCatherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feelings for each other. When Paul goes missing, Peter and Catherine are driven together in their quest to find him.
Wedding
E10
WeddingCatherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan. Peter considers his options now Catherine knows his secret and all parties come together for a final showdown at Marial’s wedding.

Cast of Season 2

Elle FanningCatherine II of Russia
Phoebe FoxMarial
Gwilym LeeGrigor Dymov
Adam GodleyArchbishop
Douglas HodgeGeneral Velementov
Belinda BromilowElizabeth Petrovna
Bayo GbadamosiArkady
Nicholas HoultPeter III of Russia
Sacha DhawanOrlo
Florence Keith-RoachTatyana

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Watch Season 2 Videos

The Great: Season 2
The Great: Season 2Trailer
The Great: Learning To Rule
The Great: Learning To RuleTrailer
The Great: A Royal Science Fair
The Great: A Royal Science FairTrailer
The Great: Season 2 Date Announcement
The Great: Season 2 Date AnnouncementTrailer
The Great: Mother Russia Featurette
The Great: Mother Russia FeaturetteBehind the Scenes
The Great: Seeing The Light
The Great: Seeing The LightScene