The Great: Season 3

2023 · 10 episodes · ★ 6.8

What Season 3 of The Great

Season 3 opens with Catherine and Peter determined to save their marriage after several challenges that seem impossible to overcome. While she meets with the ambassadors of the United Kingdom and the United States, who want her to get involved in the War of Independence, tensions rise at court. Peter carries the weight of his father's legacy, Peter the Great, and Catherine must stop the unrest spreading through the provinces. The two also disagree about their son Paul, whom she fears will become a cruel leader. Georgina, always meddling in schemes, and Katya, who rebels against Catherine's reign, complete the web of intrigue.

10episodes

May 12, 2023Premiered

8.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 The Bullet or the Bear
May 12, 2023 · 51 min · ★ 7.9
Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
Directed by Matthew Moore · Starring Freddie Fox
3x02 Choose Your Weapon
May 12, 2023 · 51 min · ★ 6.6
Catherine is visited by the UK and US Ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes issue with the public displays of affection between Grigor and Marial.
Directed by Matthew Moore · Starring Freddie Fox
3x03 You the People
May 12, 2023 · 52 min · ★ 6.4
Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter's hunt for revenge on an historic enemy threatens to destabilise Catherine's attempt to outlaw murder.
Directed by Sheree Folkson · Starring Freddie Fox
3x04 Stag
May 12, 2023 · 53 min · ★ 6.5
Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son Paul. Catherine fears Paul will grow up to be a ruthless and careless leader and Archie and Elizabeth are alarmed when Catherine refuses to ordain him.
Directed by Sheree Folkson · Starring Freddie Fox
3x05 Sweden
May 12, 2023 · 48 min · ★ 6.2
Peter is once again tormented by his father, Peter the Great's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide what to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.
Written by Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett · Starring Freddie Fox, Kiki May
3x06 Ice
May 12, 2023 · 46 min · ★ 7.0
Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her complicated court games.
Starring: Freddie Fox
3x07 Fun
May 12, 2023 · 46 min · ★ 6.8
Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court. With Georgina's help she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas. Katya puts on a play that challenges Catherine's reign, and Catherine samples Peter's invention of salty desserts.
Directed by Matthew Moore
3x08 Peter and the Wolf
May 12, 2023 · 52 min · ★ 6.8
Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and goes stag hunting, and Elizabeth and Petrov go on a trip to the regions.
Directed by Matthew Moore · Written by Tony McNamara, Ava Pickett · Starring Freddie Fox, Kiki May
3x09 Destiny
May 12, 2023 · 48 min · ★ 6.3
Under orders from Catherine, Grigor hides out in the forest with Paul. Catherine plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her destiny lies in Russia, and grapples with the impact Peter's decisions have on her rule.
Starring: Freddie Fox
3x10 Once Upon a Time Season Finale
May 12, 2023 · 55 min · ★ 7.2
Catherine meets court scientist Nikolai, who announces a comet is about to pass through Russia. She uses this phenomenon to her advantage and in the face of some huge challenges, unearths a new side of her leadership.
Starring: Freddie Fox