Series

The Great

“An occasionally true story.”

★ 8.1(1,156)20203 seasons

The Great is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel in Germany, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

Where to watch The Great

🇩🇪 Germany

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The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon ChannelStream

Good to know

Creator: Tony McNamara
Release date: 2020-05-15
Language: English
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 30
Network: Hulu
Status: Canceled
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: MRC

The Great — trailer

About The Great

The Great is a 2020 web series in the Drama and Comedy genres, created by Tony McNamara, starring Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult and Phoebe Fox. It spans 3 seasons and 30 episodes, and originally aired on Hulu. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 1,156 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (3)

Season 110 eps · 2020

Season 210 eps · 2021

Season 310 eps · 2023

Cast

Elle Fanning

Catherine II of Russia

Nicholas Hoult

Peter III of Russia

Phoebe Fox

Marial

Gwilym Lee

Grigor Dymov

Adam Godley

Archbishop

Douglas Hodge

General Velementov

Belinda Bromilow

Elizabeth Petrovna

Bayo Gbadamosi

Arkady

Charity Wakefield

Georgina Dymova

Florence Keith-Roach

Tatyana

Grace Molony

Queen Agnes

Themes & keywords

queenslapstick comedyalternate historyking18th centurypalace intriguecostume dramarussian empire

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great in Germany?+

In Germany, you can stream The Great on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads and The Great Courses Signature Collection Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD.

Is The Great on Netflix?+

Yes — The Great is available to stream on Netflix in Germany.

How many seasons of The Great are there?+

The Great has 3 seasons and 30 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Great?+

The Great stars Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Gwilym Lee and Adam Godley.

When did The Great come out?+

The Great is a 2020 web series created by Tony McNamara.

What genre is The Great?+

The Great is Drama and Comedy series.

Who created The Great?+

The Great was created by Tony McNamara.