Peter is a real person portrayed by Nicholas Hoult in the TV series The Great (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Great (season 1), they were 30 years old.
They appear in 29 episodes out of a total of 30 aired and have accumulated 26242 positive votes.
The character of Peter is mainly associated with Catherine, Grigor Dymov and Orlo.
Episodes29
The Great
episode S1.E1 may 2020Catherine travels to Russia to marry the Emperor. After becoming Empress, she realizes Peter is a selfish brat. She feels hopeless until her servant, Marial, suggests they overthrow him.
The Beard
episode S1.E2 may 2020Catherine's attitude towards Russia and her role as its Empress takes a dangerous change of direction.
And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
episode S1.E3 may 2020Recruitment to Catherine's cause is slow. Meanwhile, the Emperor sends Catherine a new 'friend'.
Moscow Mule
episode S1.E4 may 2020Ensnared by court intrigues, Catherine seeks ways to disentangle herself.
War and Vomit
episode S1.E5 may 2020A sudden turn of events moves Catherine closer to either becoming Empress or being executed.
Parachute
episode S1.E6 may 2020After his near-death experience, Peter is now open to Catherine's progressive ideas and wants to focus on an heir. Orlo tries to figure out who poisoned Peter and faces demons of his own.
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.
Meatballs at the Dacha
episode S1.E8 may 2020Catherine's political abilities are tested when she's given an opportunity to travel abroad. Leo wants to leave court. Marial tries to keep him there by telling him about the coup.
Love Hurts
episode S1.E9 may 2020A 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.
The Beaver's Nose
episode S1.E10 may 2020Catherine moves forward with the coup. Marial betrays her by revealing a secret. Catherine realizes that the only chance for a greater Russia is to fight, no matter the sacrifices.
Heads It's Me
episode S2.E1 november 2021Four months after launching a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine gains the upper hand in her war against Peter. Being deeply in love with Catherine and their unborn child does little to dissuade her from taking his throne.
Dickhead
episode S2.E2 november 2021Catherine, 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.
Alone at Last
episode S2.E3 november 2021Catherine's grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter's part in Leo's death, and the discovery that he just murdered a noble, causes Catherine to lock Peter in his apartment with his mummified mother.
The Devil's Lunch
episode S2.E4 november 2021The Ottoman Ambassador pays Catherine a visit as tensions between the regions run high.
Animal Instincts
episode S2.E5 november 2021A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine's leadership.
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.
Stapler
episode S2.E7 november 2021Catherine's team is falling apart and she begins doubting her reign when her mother comes to visit.
Seven Days
episode S2.E8 november 2021Elizabeth pronounces that Catherine's baby will be born in 7 days and the court begins preparations involving rituals for Peter and Catherine.
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.
Wedding
episode S2.E10 november 2021Catherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan.
The Bullet or the Bear
episode S3.E1 may 2023Catherine and Peter seek some marriage guidance after the chaotic events of the previous day left them in an awkward place in their relationship.
Choose Your Weapon
episode S3.E2 may 2023Catherine 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.
You the People
episode S3.E3 may 2023Catherine 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.
Stag
episode S3.E4 may 2023Arkady 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.
Sweden
episode S3.E5 may 2023Peter is once again tormented by his father's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.
Ice
episode S3.E6 may 2023Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her complicated court games.
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.
Destiny
episode S3.E9 may 2023Catherine 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.
Once Upon a Time
episode S3.E10 may 2023Court scientist Nikolai announces a comet is about to pass Russia, a phenomenon Catherine uses to her advantage while unearthing a new side of her leadership in the face of some huge challenges.
- The Great
- The Beard
- And You Sir, Are No Peter the Great
- Moscow Mule
- War and Vomit
- Parachute
- A Pox on Hope
- Meatballs at the Dacha
- Love Hurts
- The Beaver's Nose
- Heads It's Me
- Dickhead
- Alone at Last
- The Devil's Lunch
- Animal Instincts
- A Simple Jape
- Stapler
- Seven Days
- Walnut Season
- Wedding
- The Bullet or the Bear
- Choose Your Weapon
- You the People
- Stag
- Sweden
- Ice
- Fun
- Destiny
- Once Upon a Time
Best moments10
- Catherine tries to persuade Peter to come home whilst Hugo re-doubles his attempts to regain his kingdom. Georgina continues to play her complicated court games.
- Peter is once again tormented by his father's expectations and his failure to continue the legacy of his empire. Catherine must decide to do about the unrest being stirred up in the regions, but Velementov is in no state to help her.
- A crocodile roams the court, and Archie sends everyone into uproar by suggesting it might be an omen against Catherine's leadership.
- 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.
- 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.
- Catherine's grief over the loss of Leo during the coup finally catches up with her. Peter's part in Leo's death, and the discovery that he just murdered a noble, causes Catherine to lock Peter in his apartment with his mummified mother.
- Catherine and Peter are co-parenting their newborn son, Paul, with the help of Elizabeth and trying to avoid their feelings for each other.
- Four months after launching a coup against her husband, a pregnant Catherine gains the upper hand in her war against Peter. Being deeply in love with Catherine and their unborn child does little to dissuade her from taking his throne.
- Catherine makes a devastating discovery about Peter before traveling to the war front for a meeting with the Sultan.
- 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.
- Ice
- Sweden
- Animal Instincts
- Stag
- You the People
- Alone at Last
- Walnut Season
- Heads It's Me
- Wedding
- Choose Your Weapon