The Great S01e03 May 2026

This episode provides a significant character study for Peter. He is desperate to measure up to his father, the original "Peter the Great," but is exceptionally bad at it.

: The introduction of Peter’s nine-year-old half-brother, Ivan , adds a layer of threat. Described as a "possibly psychopathic" child kept locked away, Ivan serves as a reminder of the instability and inherent violence of the Russian line of succession. Episode Review Highlights The Great s01e03

The central tension of the episode revolves around Catherine, Orlo, and Marial’s slow-moving coup planning. This episode provides a significant character study for