The Great

Name: The Great
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2020-05-15
Cast: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee, Adam Godley

2020 | 3 seasons | Drama, Comedy

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Emmy, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
8.1 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Craft Awards: Best Costume Design. Won 1 DGA Award: Art Directors Guild Awards: Excellence in Production Design for a One-Hour Period Single-Camera Series. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Episodic Comedy. Also nominated for 4 Emmys, 4 Golden Globes and 3 SAG Awards. Plus 6 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.0 million people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.

Season 12020 · 10 episodes · 89% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.4 out of 10
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Season 22021 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10
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Season 32023 · 10 episodes · 100% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.8 out of 10
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