WHAT IT IS: One season (so far) TV show about Catherine the Great’s rise to power. It’s irreverent, comedic, and intentionally ahistoric in many ways. I think the trailer gives you a pretty good sense of its tone.
Also, did I mention that Nick Holt is amazing? Because seriously. He is so hilariously petulant and awful, it’s really great if you like that kind of thing. Also, this:
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?(optional): It’s a Hulu original, so AFAIK that’s the only place to watch it.
The Great (TV 2020)
WHAT IT IS: One season (so far) TV show about Catherine the Great’s rise to power. It’s irreverent, comedic, and intentionally ahistoric in many ways. I think the trailer gives you a pretty good sense of its tone.
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT: I was surprised by how much I loved this show. The humor really works for me, and the political intrigue keeps the plot going at a fun clip. And, most importantly for fannish purposes, there are a ton of great, well-acted characters with fun, messy relationships. Elle Fanning is completely charming as Catherine, who is in turns sassy, inspiring and completely brattish and silly. Nick Hoult is fantastically terrible (and yet occasionally a tiny bit woobishly sympathetic for brief moments) as Peter III. The rest of their court is equally fun. There are a ton of different canon and non-canon shipping possibilities, from Catherine/Peter hate-sex to Peter’s messy af triad situation with his best friend’s wife to lots of delicious femslash combos. Plus, a million fun gen possibilities, from political intrigue to friendship to pure humor fic!
Also, did I mention that Nick Holt is amazing? Because seriously. He is so hilariously petulant and awful, it’s really great if you like that kind of thing. Also, this:
WHERE CAN I FIND IT?(optional): It’s a Hulu original, so AFAIK that’s the only place to watch it.