Ekaterina: The Rise of Catherine the Great

(2014)

Russian

TV-14

Drama

Foreign/International

Popular historical drama about Russia's Empress, Ekaterina II, also known as Catherine the Great and her rise to power and passionate entanglements.

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Princess Frederika of Germany journeys to a new future in the royal court of Empress Elizabeth.

Fredericka becomes more and more accustomed to life in the palace.

After receiving her new name, Ekaterina is baptized and prepares for her wedding to Pyotr.

After the wedding, Pyotr remains distant from Ekaterina; Pyotr becomes ill.

After his recovery, Pyotr is no longer interested in Ekaterina.

After the birth of her son, Ekaterina discovers that Pyotr's premonitions are coming true.

Ekaterina and Pyotr begin to conspire, knowing that the Queen has fallen ill.

The Queen recovers, putting Ekaterina and Pyotr's plan on hold.

The Queen has fallen ill yet again and Pyotr is in line to succeed her at last.

Ekaterina sees a fatal weakness in Pyotr and she seizes her opportunity.

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