: The attempt to seduce Orlo into her cause starts as a comedic disaster but serves as a great character study for both. It highlights Catherine's naive belief that logic and philosophy are enough to win over a nation, while Orlo provides a grounding of caution and fear.
The episode marks a pivotal turning point where Catherine’s initial romantic idealism begins to harden into a pragmatic revolutionary spirit. No longer just a disillusioned bride, she takes her first active steps toward a coup by attempting to recruit the court intellectual, . [S1E2] The Beard
Watch this recap to see how Catherine begins her journey from a dreamer to a revolutionary: The Great season 1 The Beard Reviews Metacritic• May 15, 2020 : The attempt to seduce Orlo into her