

Catherine the Great
“Take what you desire.”
This four-part historical drama follows the end of Catherine the Great's reign and her affair with Russian military leader Grigory Potemkin that helped shape the future of Russian politics.
Where to watch Catherine the Great in United States
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Where is Catherine the Great streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | BritBox, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox Amazon Channel | Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime | — |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great is a 2019 English-language drama and war & politics series created by Nigel Williams. The cast is led by Helen Mirren, Jason Clarke, Rory Kinnear. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.
Catherine the Great was produced by Origin Pictures and New Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 3, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Nigel Williams
- First aired
- October 3, 2019
- Last aired
- October 24, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- Sky Atlantic
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Origin Pictures, New Pictures
Catherine the Great cast & crew
Catherine the Great was created by Nigel Williams.
The cast features Helen Mirren as Catherine the Great, Jason Clarke as Grigory Potemkin, Rory Kinnear as Nikita Ivanovich Panin, Gina McKee as Countess Praskovya Bruce, Kevin McNally as Alexei Orlov, and Richard Roxburgh as Grigory Orlov.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, cinematography is by Stuart Howell, and it was produced by David M. Thompson and Helen Mirren.
Is Catherine the Great worth watching?
Catherine the Great holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 167 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and war & politics, Catherine the Great is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Catherine the Great
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Cast of Catherine the Great

Helen Mirren
Catherine the Great

Jason Clarke
Grigory Potemkin

Rory Kinnear
Nikita Ivanovich Panin

Gina McKee
Countess Praskovya Bruce

Kevin McNally
Alexei Orlov

Richard Roxburgh
Grigory Orlov

Joseph Quinn
Paul Petrovich, Tsarevich of Russia

Clive Russell
The Fool

Paul Kaye
Yemelyan Pugachev

Paul Ritter
Alexander Suvorov

Thomas Doherty
Pyotr Zavadovsky

Iain Mitchell
Archbishop Arsenius
Catherine the Great — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Catherine the Great in United States?
Catherine the Great is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Catherine the Great on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Catherine the Great is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Catherine the Great in?
Catherine the Great is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Catherine the Great are there?
Catherine the Great has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is Catherine the Great rated?
Catherine the Great is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 167 ratings.











