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8.1 IMDb

100 Rotten Tomatoes

Where To Watch The Great Season 2

The Great Season 2 continues Catherine's extraordinary journey after successfully overthrowing Emperor Peter III and claiming the Russian throne. However, becoming Empress proves far more difficult than winning power. Catherine (Elle Fanning) dreams of transforming Russia into a modern, enlightened nation, but she soon faces resistance from the nobility, political conspiracies, religious leaders, and even members of her own court. Meanwhile, the imprisoned Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) unexpectedly becomes one of the season's most fascinating characters. His evolving relationship with Catherine shifts from bitter enemies to uneasy allies, adding emotional depth alongside the show's signature humor. Catherine must also deal with the arrival of her manipulative mother Joanna (Gillian Anderson), whose influence threatens both Catherine's personal life and political ambitions.

Comedy Drama Historical

Release Date: November 19, 2021
Director: Matthew Moore , Colin Bucksey , Geeta Vasant Patel , Jennifer Sheridan
Genre: Historical , Comedy , Drama
Duration: 10 Episodes 55 minutes per episode
Language: English
Starring: Phoebe Fox as Marial
Box Office: Not Applicable
Where To Watch: Hulu , Disney+

More details about The Great Season 2 and where you can watch

Season 2 expands the scale of the series with even grander palace sets, richer costumes, and more complex political storytelling. The arrival of Academy Award-winning actress Gillian Anderson as Catherine’s mother became one of the season’s biggest highlights, bringing new tension and humor to the royal court. The evolving relationship between Catherine and Peter received widespread praise for blending romance, rivalry, and comedy in unexpected ways. Nicholas Hoult delivered one of his most acclaimed performances, transforming Peter into a surprisingly sympathetic and layered character. Critics praised the season’s clever writing, witty dialogue, and emotional storytelling, earning it a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and further establishing The Great as one of television’s finest historical comedies.

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Although Catherine officially becomes Empress in Season 2, many of the events depicted afterward are intentionally fictionalized. Creator Tony McNamara continued using the series’ signature “An Occasionally True Story” approach, mixing real historical figures with imaginative storytelling and modern humor.