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Count Smolny is a real person portrayed by Alistair Green in the TV series The Great (based on a true story).
They appear in 14 episodes out of a total of 30 aired

Count Smolny

by Alistair Green

character

Episodes14

  • 7.6
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    The Beard
    episode S1.E2 may 2020
    Catherine's attitude towards Russia and her role as its Empress takes a dangerous change of direction.
  • 7.9
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    War and Vomit
    episode S1.E5 may 2020
    A sudden turn of events moves Catherine closer to either becoming Empress or being executed.
  • 8.2
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    Love Hurts
    episode S1.E9 may 2020
    A body is discovered. Peter decides to torture everyone at the palace to find the murderous traitors. Marial confides in Archie about Catherine's plans. Catherine has a life changing revelation.
  • 8.1
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    Dickhead
    episode S2.E2 november 2021
    Catherine, Orlo, and Velementov begin their rule of Russia and unexpected obstacles soon appear. Peter is on a journey of self-improvement under house arrest but convinces Catherine to let him attend her coronation and hand over his crown.
  • 7.8
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    The Devil's Lunch
    episode S2.E4 november 2021
    The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high.
  • 8.1
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    Animal Instincts
    episode S2.E5 november 2021
    A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine's leadership.
  • 8.5
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    Walnut Season
    episode S2.E9 november 2021
    Catherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feelings for each other.
  • 7.7
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    The Bullet or the Bear
    episode S3.E1 may 2023
    Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
  • 7.8
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    Choose Your Weapon
    episode S3.E2 may 2023
    Catherine is visited by the UK and US ambassadors both wanting her to intervene in the War of Independence. Maxim takes issue with the public displays of affection between Grigor and Marial.
  • 7.7
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    You the People
    episode S3.E3 may 2023
    Catherine involves the peasants, nobles and merchants in a conference designed to bring change to Russia. Peter's hunt for revenge on an historic enemy threatens to destabilize Catherine's attempt to outlaw murder.
  • 7.6
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    Stag
    episode S3.E4 may 2023
    Arkady and Tatyana help Peter and Catherine through a rough patch as they clash over their son, Paul, whom Catherine fears will grow up to be a ruthless leader and so refuses to ordain him, to the alarm of Archie and Elizabeth.
  • 7.5
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    Fun
    episode S3.E7 may 2023
    Catherine wants to bring more fun to the court, so she stages a festival of truth, jokes and stunningly clever ideas with Georgina's help. Katya puts on a play challenging Catherine's reign and Catherine samples Peter's salty desserts.
  • 7.6
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    Peter and the Wolf
    episode S3.E8 may 2023
    Catherine introduces divorce to the court with unforeseen consequences. Grigor befriends Maxim and takes him stag hunting, while Elizabeth and Petrov go on a trip to the regions.
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    Destiny
    episode S3.E9 may 2023
    Catherine orders Grigor to hide out in the forest with Paul and plays a dangerous game with herself to prove that her destiny lies in Russia, while grappling with the impact Peter's decisions have on her rule.