Ekaterina: The Rise of Catherine the Great

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Episode 1 Nov 24, 2014 Princess Frederika of Germany is en route to a new future, the royal court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, and a marriage to a Russian prince. The princess and her mother are blissfully unaware of what awaits them.

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Episode 2 Dec 1, 2014 Fredericka becomes more and more accustomed to life in the palace. She spends as much time as she can getting to know her fiancé, Pyotr, and trying to win his favor. Some members of the court are displeased with her and try to take matters into their own hands.

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Episode 3 Dec 8, 2014 After receiving her new name, Ekaterina is baptized and prepares for her wedding to Pyotr. Little does she know the affairs of her mother begin to jeopardize her chances of remaining safe and prosperous in Russia.

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Episode 4 Dec 15, 2014 After the wedding, Pyotr remains distant from Ekaterina. He comes to believe that by conceiving a child, they would no longer be of use to Queen Elizabeth and would then be cast aside. Pyotr then becomes ill, sending him into a bitter spiral.

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Episode 5 Dec 22, 2014 After his recovery, Pyotr is no longer interested in Ekaterina. As they grow more and more distant, Queen Elizabeth loses hope of getting an heir to the throne. Her hopes rise when she puts Ekaterina in the sights of Prince Saltykov.

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Episode 6 Dec 29, 2014 After the birth of her son, Ekaterina discovers that Pyotr's premonitions are coming true. Elizabeth decides to take the baby and remove them from his care. Ekaterina is forced to watch her child grow from afar. She decides that she will do anything she can to get her baby back.

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Episode 7 Jan 5, 2015 Ekaterina cares less and less about the Queen's opinion of her, flaunting her affairs and misdemeanors. Despite their mutual distaste, she and Pyotr begin to conspire, knowing that the queen has fallen ill. All they want is to regain their rights to the throne and to her child.

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Episode 1 Mar 2, 2017 It is the sixth year since Ekaterina ascended the throne. Conditions are harsh, with all of Russia in danger of famine. The Orlov brothers make a reconnaissance to the border, where Turkish forces have raided and pillaged. Ekaterina gathers her counsel, looking for ways to respond against the Turks. The Empress prepares to marry her beloved Grigory upon his return, but some do not approve.

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Episode 2 Mar 9, 2017 Stanislaw the Second, King of Poland, meets with Ekaterina to discuss relations between the two nations. Grigory returns, but brings along an illness within him. He, along with his brother, seek a treatment. Pavel Petrovich continues his lessons with Semyon Andreevich and inquires about the fate of his father. A Turkish ambassador makes his way to St. Petersburg.

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Episode 3 Mar 16, 2017 Ivan Ivanovich arrives, taking up a position in Ekaterina's court. The Empress assigns a difficult task: to paint a portrait of her younger son, Alexey. Pavel Petrovich and Semyon Andreevich visit the summer palace, where Pavel learns more about his father. Lieutenant Potemkin continues his new post, as Ekaterina continues to keep her eyes on him.

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Episode 4 Mar 23, 2017 Grigory denies the significance of his illness. The Turkish ambassador arrives, bearing many gifts for the Empress. She denies them, sending a message to Sultan Mustafa. Alexey Orlov pleads with the Empress to accept a rare breed of horse from the Turks but later attains it by his own means. Count Panin deals with the Turkish ambassador in the shadows.

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Episode 5 Mar 30, 2017 A brilliant party ensues the palace and the nobles dance merrily amongst themselves. Anna Petrovna storms in, bringing along with her a deadly black small pox disease. Luckily, no one else is infected, but the fate of Anna is uncertain. Count Panin falls deeper into his gambling vice. Ekaterina's younger son arrives at the palace, but disappoints her. Pavel and Alexey become friends.

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Episode 6 Apr 7, 2017 Alexey becomes more acquainted with Pavel and his friends. The Holy Synod attempts to put pressure on Ekaterina's decision to marry Grigory Orlov. Count Panin continues to reason for Pavel's sole right as the heir of the throne. The Russian ambassador arrives in Constantinople, but is clearly unwelcome. Ekaterina gives a difficult task to Sofya.

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Episode 7 Apr 14, 2017 Ekaterina visits Anton Ulrich, who she has imprisoned for many years with his children. Pavel is furious with the Empress, but Sofya turns his focus. On the way back to St. Petersburg, the company stops by Saltykov's farming lands to check in on the production of vegetables. Little do they know, the serfs there are mistreated. A grand decision is made on the behalf of Nikita Ivanovich.

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Episode 1 Jan 1, 2019 Ekaterina II receives word about two imposters: one a princess from Paris, who claims to be the granddaughter of Peter the Great, and the other, an experienced Cossack warrior who claims to be a descendant of the Romanov's. Pavel Petrovich secretly begins to write a new constitution for Russia, hidden as a play script. In light of recent events, the grand council convenes to discuss a response.

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Episode 2 Jan 1, 2019 Ekaterina II meets with the grand council to discuss their next move. Princess Tarakanova is on the move with the help of her new Polish friends and the French crown. Pavel Petrovich and Natalia Alexeievna visit the old mansion of Peter III. Potemkin prepares for his expedition in the south. Alexey Orlov asks to return to his duties.

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Episode 3 Jan 1, 2019 Ekaterina digs deeper into Princess Tarakanova's history with the help of some old friends. Princess Tarakanova raises the morale of her new friends and protectors. PAvel Pterovich finda an unexpected confidante in Ekaterina Nelidova. Natalia Alexeievna sets a plan into motion, one that would allow Sofia Stepanovna to see her son.

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Episode 4 Jan 1, 2019 Ekaterina Nelidova graduates, and Ekaterina II makes her Natalia Alexeievna's maid of honor. Nikita Panin recalls fond memories of Lyosha when a letter arrives. When Pavel Petrovich receives word of Natalia Alexeievna's plan, he struggles to join the cause.

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Episode 5 Jan 1, 2019 After learning of Pavel Petrovich's secret constitution, Nikita Panin shares his secret manifesto. While planning her next move, Princess Tarakanova plays a dangerous game to score some cash. Andrey Razumovsky finds trouble with his friend's fiancé.

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Episode 6 Jan 1, 2019 Ekaterina II and Girgory Potemkin arrive in the south and meet two unruly, but interesting officers. Andrey Razumovsky readies for a duel that will mean life or death. Shuvalov, the old lover of Elizaveta Petrovna, arrives to help Princess Tarakanova. Nikita Panin makes a case for his brother's return to the corps.

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Episode 7 Jan 1, 2019 Monsieur Lefebvre confronts Princess Tarakanova about her meeting with Shuvalov. When Ekaterina II receives a portrait of Princess Tarakanova, she finds it hard to see a resemblance with Elizaveta Petrovna. Later, Ekaterina II visits an old acquaintance.