Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Watch The Great

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Many people are paying particular attention to the events currently taking place in Ukraine, but it is only one of the countries experiencing these circumstances at this time. With so much tension and uncertainty, many people are asking how these situations come to be or how they can be avoided.

While there are many elements of society that examine these questions, one of the most widely found forms are film mediums. The 2020 Hulu series, The Great, is among these as the series follows a woman of German nobility that marries a Russian emperor and must decide whether to pursue her own happiness or take her responsibility as queen and improve Russia.

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The Hulu series currently has two seasons though the third season was confirmed on January 11, 2022. It has received rather strong feedback from audiences and critics alike. It also has a star-studded cast that captures the contrasting dynamics between characters perfectly, to illustrate how everyone involved picks a side and this creates deception and tension, even among individuals from the same place. With only two seasons it has already been nominated for, and won, several awards.

Historically, the main character is based on Catherine the Great who was the longest ruling female leader and the last, for that matter, of Russia. She overthrew her husband to obtain the throne and changed things drastically from how he had done them. As a result of her rule, Russia became one of the great powers of Europe at the time. While the series does follow this sequence of events, it strays some from historical accuracy in order to create a message about leadership that is relevant to today.

The Great uses history as the structure for