Genre: TV Series
Grade: A-
Notable People: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Created by: Tony McNamara
Title: The Great
Review: The Great is a historical black comedy about the rise of Catherine the Great from outsider, imported from Germany as a bride, to become the longest reigning female ruler in Russia’s history. The series is quite fictionalized and portrays Catherine in her youth and marriage to Emperor Peter III of Russia (the son of Peter the Great), focusing on the plot to kill her depraved and dangerous husband, and her desire to create “a better Russia”. All that said, any historical accuracy is quite loose in this gender-bending dramedy, which is a good thing. The plots and dialog are hilarious and the rapport between Fanning as Catherine, and the crazed Hoult as Peter, is mesmerizing. This is a “Court” you will never forget. Absolutely delightful and Hazzah, for the decision to have a third season.