The Great (2020)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,121 ratings
Genres: Drama, Comedy
First aired: 2020-05-15
Seasons: 3 · 30 episodes
Where to watch The Great
- Stream: Hulu
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Great parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Great is a TV-MA satirical historical comedy-drama with palace intrigue and adult content implied by its rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — TV-MA rating and palace-intrigue/romance themes suggest sexual content typical of the genre.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA rating indicates strong or crude language is likely present.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Elle Fanning as Catherine II of Russia
- Nicholas Hoult as Peter III of Russia
- Phoebe Fox as Marial
- Gwilym Lee as Grigor Dymov
- Adam Godley as Archbishop
- Douglas Hodge as General Velementov
- Belinda Bromilow as Elizabeth Petrovna
- Bayo Gbadamosi as Arkady
- Charity Wakefield as Georgina Dymova
- Florence Keith-Roach as Tatyana
The Great FAQ
Is The Great good?
The Great has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,121 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Great?
In the US you can stream The Great on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Great OK for kids?
The Great is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Great is a TV-MA satirical historical comedy-drama with palace intrigue and adult content implied by its rating.
What shows are like The Great?
If you liked The Great, try Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Bridgerton, Versailles and The Crown.