The series follows a young, idealistic (played with incredible range by Elle Fanning ) as she arrives in Russia to marry Emperor Peter III ( Nicholas Hoult ). Expecting a grand romance, she instead finds a spoiled, "depraved and dangerous" man-child who cares more about his pet bear than running an empire.
Created by (the writer behind The Favourite ), this series is a satirical, comedic drama that takes the life of Catherine the Great and turns it into a wild, occasionally true story. The Plot: From "Nothing" to Empress
Quickly realizing her husband is a disaster, Catherine decides to take matters into her own hands—literally—by plotting a coup to overthrow him and bring the Enlightenment to Russia. Why You Should Watch