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A "wickedly funny" period drama is now available to stream for free in the UK on Channel 4 , with fans hailing it as nothing short of a "masterpiece." ‌

The show is The Great, an offbeat and witty drama that puts a fresh spin on the rise of Catherine the Great , who reigned as Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. Instead of sticking to a traditional historical retelling, it mixes sharp satire, dark humour and period drama with a playful and comedic edge. ‌

The series, which originally aired on the streaming platform Hulu, ran from 2020 to 2023, spanning three seasons of 10 episodes each before it was cancelled by the network. ‌

The official IMDb synopsis reads: "A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own persona

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