7.058 minSeason 3 • Episode 10
LatestCatherine 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.
A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.
Acting
Hoult's Peter: somehow lovable while committing atrocities.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it'll draw blood then ask for more.
Costume
Historically inaccurate on purpose and somehow hotter for it.
Creator
Tony McNamara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Real Peter III died under mysterious circumstances; the show's version is somehow MORE dignified.
Creator Tony McNamara also wrote The Favourite—this is his 'what if we kept going' energy.
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