Ekaterina: The Rise of Catherine the Great

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monsieur Lefebvre confronts Princess Tarakanova; Ekaterina II visits an old acquaintance.

Nikita Panin receives a letter from Princess Tarakanova, increasing Ekaterina II's suspicions. Pavel Petrovich searches for a portrait of Peter III's imposter by going incognito. The rebellion is on the move to Kazan.

Natalia Alexeievna's plan moves into motion; Alexey Orlov and Ekaterina II become closer.

Ekaterina confronts Panin about his secret dealings, but keeps him close in a moment of need.

Andrey Razumovsky and Alexey Orlov set out for their trip to Naples. Grigory Potemkin returns from the front, but is met with Ekaterina II's cold shoulder. Princess Tarakanova and her allies arrive in Naples.

Ekaterina II separates the Panin brothers ; Andrey Razumonsky tries to seduce Princess Tarakanova.

Nikita Panin arrives on the front to settle negotiations with the Ottoman Empire. The rebellion is taken under new leadership, but how long can they last without "Peter III's" influence? A night of dancing in Naples unfolds many secrets.

Alexey Orlov is in critical condition; Princess Tarakanova decides to stay with Alexey Orlov.

Alexey Orlov and Princess Tarakanova get married on the ship on their way to St. Petersburg, Russia.

Princess Tarakanova is throw into prison as Alexey Orlov pleads for her freedom. Nikita Panin prepared for retirement, but ends up disappointed when some plans fall through. As she emerges victorious, Ekaterina II looks toward the future of the empire.