2. A Fake Beard Online

: Catherine attempts to seduce and then persuade Orlo to help her overthrow Peter. After initial resistance and a failed attempt to flee, Orlo joins her when he realizes she offers a path to an enlightened Russia.

: Marial, a former noblewoman turned servant, continues to mentor Catherine in the brutal and eccentric politics of the Russian court. 2. A Fake Beard

: The episode further establishes Peter's volatile nature, including his obsession with "beard taxes" and his bizarre methods of maintaining control over his nobles. Production Details Director : Colin Bucksey Writer : Tony McNamara Runtime : 53 minutes : Catherine attempts to seduce and then persuade

: Elle Fanning (Catherine), Nicholas Hoult (Peter), Sacha Dhawan (Orlo), and Phoebe Fox (Marial). The Great | Tele2 Play : The episode further establishes Peter's volatile nature,

"" is the second episode of the first season of the satirical historical drama series The Great . It originally aired on May 15, 2020, on Hulu. Episode Summary