: Elle Fanning (Catherine), Nicholas Hoult (Peter), Sacha Dhawan (Orlo), and Phoebe Fox (Marial). The Great | Tele2 Play
: 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 : Elle Fanning (Catherine), Nicholas Hoult (Peter), Sacha
: 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. : Elle Fanning (Catherine)