2015

S1.E1 ∙ Pervaya seriya

Tue, Nov 03, 2015

The heir's bride arrives in St. Petersburg, but he disapproves of her. Zalessky falls into a position within the court, due to his language skills. The young Catherine falls ill, all hope seems to be lost for her. Zalessky is awarded with a higher rank after retrieving documents suggested to be harmful to the Empire.

7.3 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Vtoraya seriya

Tue, Nov 03, 2015

Despite obvious tensions, the prince and young Catherine are married and a grand reception follows. The morning after however, Peter's lie causes a shameful display and the Empress conveys her disapproval of his mentality towards the throne. Five years pass after Peter and Catherine are sent to a great palace, but their relations never seem to reach a remedy.

7.4 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Tretya seriya

Wed, Nov 04, 2015

The Empress gives Catherine a generous gift. Catherine wins the favor of the imperial soldiers, further deteriorating her relationship with Peter. Zalessky challenges Grigory Orlov to a duel.

7.2 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Chetvyortaya seriya

Wed, Nov 04, 2015

Peter is infected with smallpox, but makes a quick recovery that leaves him scarred. The army moves out to the battle front. After Peter is caught peeping, the Empress gives him a harsh punishment. Zalessky retrieves some important documents that might just prevent a war.

7.5 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Pyataya seriya

Sun, Nov 08, 2015

Catherine gives birth to a son, Paul, but he is swiftly taken away by the Empress. Zalessky is married and has a daughter. Bestuzhev hatches a plan for Catherine to see her son. Saltykov claims the baby is his, but Catherine denies it.

7.5 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Shestaya seriya

Sun, Nov 08, 2015

The British ambassador proposes an interesting deal to Catherine, but her decision is uncertain. Zalessky and Orlov are thrown in jail after fighting with the secretary of the British ambassador, Poniatowski. Catherine pleads for their release. When the Empress falls ill, Peter hosts the grand reception to see the troops off to war.

7.7 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Sedmaya seriya

Mon, Nov 09, 2015

After delivering an urgent letter to Bestuzhev from the commander, Zalessky returns home. As the Empress's condition worsens, the entire court scrambles for power. Catherine is pregnant once again, but Peter is not the father. Catherine rewards the soldiers, increasing their favor of her even more.

7.6 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Vosmaya seriya

Mon, Nov 09, 2015

The coup fails, leaving Bestuzhev, Catherine and the Commander to pay for their betrayal. Although their fate seems uncertain, Zalessky's actions might just save them from the gallows. Catherina and her right hand swear an oath.

7.4 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Devyataya seriya

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

An investigation ensues to unveil the culprits behind the coup and to prove their guilt. Catherine has a secret meeting with Grigory Orlov, while Zalessky sorts out his family life. The Empress realizes her time is coming to an end, but holds on to finish her deeds.

8 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Desyataya seriya

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

Both Grigory and Zalessky are given promotions in the noble court. The Shuvalov brothers urge to keep their enemies close, but will they win over Catherine's supporters? The Empress passes away and Peter comes to power. Catherine secretly delivers her third child.

7.6 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Odinnadsataya seriya

Wed, Nov 11, 2015

Peter settles in as Emperor, things begin to change in the palace: all inspired by Friedrich of Prussia, his idol. As he throws away the hard work of many Russians, those on Catherine's side begin to act in order to save it all. A coup ensues, but who will be the victor?

7.5 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Dvenadsataya seriya

Wed, Nov 11, 2015

Riots begin in the empire, Grigory urges Catherine to officially declare herself the Empress. Bestuzhev returns to the court, giving strong willed advice to Catherine about her future. The Orlov brothers hatch a plan in order to solidify the Catherine's reign. The senate approves Catherine as the regent ruler until Paul comes of age, but she has other plans.

7.6 /10