Doctor Smirnov is a real person portrayed by Ashwin Bolar in the TV series The Great (based on a true story).
They appear in 5 episodes out of a total of 30 aired
Episodes5
A Pox on Hope
episode S1.E7 may 2020Catherine is feeling optimistic, until a smallpox breakout causes Peter to revert back to his old ways. Meanwhile, Leo and Catherine's relationship suffers and Georgina misses Peter.The Devil's Lunch
episode S2.E4 november 2021The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high.A Simple Jape
episode S2.E6 november 2021Catherine is frustrated by the lack of meaningful change in her rule of Russia. Seeking to shake the court out of its complacency, she plays a joke on them involving a serf to prove a point.Walnut Season
episode S2.E9 november 2021Catherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feelings for each other.Fun
episode S3.E7 may 2023Catherine 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.
- A Pox on Hope
- The Devil's Lunch
- A Simple Jape
- Walnut Season
- Fun