

2019–2019 · Sky Go · Ended
Catherine the Great delves into the politically tumultuous and sexually charged court of the most powerful female monarch in history. Catherine wielded supreme power throughout Russia for nearly half of the 18th century – strong-minded, independent, brilliantly intelligent and sexually liberated, she was the definition of the modern woman.The miniseries will follow Catherine towards the end of her reign and her passionate affair with Grigory Potemkin. Amid scandal, intrigue and immense conflict, this is a story of obsessive love. Unable to publicly marry and famously promiscuous, they develop a unique and devoted relationship, overcoming their adversaries and together shaping Russia as we know it today.
Thursday at 21:00
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Last aired
S01E04 · Episode 4
2019-10-03
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Episode 1
2019-10-03 · 60 min
Episode 2
2019-10-03 · 60 min
Episode 3
2019-10-03 · 60 min
Episode 4
2019-10-03 · 60 min
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