Name: Ekaterina
Released: 2014-11-24T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Marina Aleksandrova, Yuliya Aug, Aleksandr Yatsenko

TV Show · Drama · History

Following the death of her husband Peter, Ekaterina II became the most powerful woman in both Russia and all of Europe. She would later become known as "Catherine the Great". Follow her rise to power through victories, battles, and passionate romances. Russia language series with English subtitles. Please turn on Closed Captions.

2014 · 38m

Starring Marina Aleksandrova, Yuliya Aug, Aleksandr Yatsenko

Director Ramil Sabitov, Aleksandr Baranov

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Princess Frederika of Germany is en route to a new future, the royal court of Empress Elizabeth of Russia, and a marriage to a Russian prince. The princess and her mother are blissfully unaware of what awaits them.

38m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Fredericka becomes more and more accustomed to life in the palace. She spends as much time as she can getting to know her fiancé, Pyotr, and trying to win his favor. Some members of the court are displeased with her and try to take matters into their own hands.

54m
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

After receiving her new name, Ekaterina is baptized and prepares for her wedding to Pyotr. Little does she know the affairs of her mother begin to jeopardize her chances of remaining safe and prosperous in Russia.

40m
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

After the wedding, Pyotr remains distant from Ekaterina. He comes to believe that by conceiving a child, they would no longer be of use to Queen Elizabeth and would then be cast aside. Pyotr then becomes ill, sending him into a bitter spiral.

41m
EPISODE 5

Episode 5

After his recovery, Pyotr is no longer interested in Ekaterina. As they grow more and more distant, Queen Elizabeth loses hope of getting an heir to the throne. Her hopes rise when she puts Ekaterina in the sights of Prince Saltykov.

40m
EPISODE 6

Episode 6

After the birth of her son, Ekaterina discovers that Pyotr's premonitions are coming true. Elizabeth decides to take the baby and remove them from his care. Ekaterina is forced to watch her child grow from afar. She decides that she will do anything she can to get her baby back.

41m