The Great, a satirical black comedy-drama television series loosely based on the rise to power of Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia, just premiered its highly anticipated third season a few hours ago, and fans have already begun binge-watching all the episodes.
Some have already deemed the cost of the three-season rerun to catch up with the plot from the first season well worth the cost of their weekend. After three successful seasons, it's clear that a lot of people are interested in this novel concept.
The most frequently asked question, “Will there be a fourth season, or is the story of Catherine the Great over?” has been brought up again by devoted fans all over social media, and it's easy to see why they're eagerly awaiting news about the future of the series.
If you've ever wondered the same thing, you're in luck: Web News Observer has amassed all the details you could possibly need. In the meantime, while everyone waits impatiently, let's take a look at what has been revealed regarding the show's potential for a fourth season on Hulu.
Will There Be a Season 4 of The Great?
There has been no update regarding The Great season 4, despite the show's massive fan base. Hulu, like most streaming services, doesn't want to talk about how many people watch their shows, but the fact that the show has been renewed for a third season indicates its popularity.
Thankfully, we shouldn't have to wait too long to find out what happens to the show after Season 3. Season 1 of The Great premiered on Hulu in May of 2020, and in July of the same year, Hulu confirmed that the show will be returning for a second season. Season 3 of The Great premieres on May 12, 2023, therefore a confirmation of season 4 might come as early as July of this year.
The Great Season 4 Release Date
Unlike network shows, which typically air once a year, streaming shows like The Great can take their time making new episodes in order to ensure the highest possible quality, which may cause season 4 to be delayed.
Previous seasons' production schedules suggest that season 4 of The Great will not premiere in the same year as season 3. Instead, it's more likely that the release will follow the pattern of season 2, which came out a full year after season 1.
If we extrapolate forward, we get a premiere date for season 4 of The Great in November 2024 at the earliest.
The Great Season 4 Cast: Who'll be in it?
Based on the actual events of season 3, the only cast member who will be back for season 4 of The Great is Catherine. Hoult will certainly return as Peter III alongside Fanning's Catherine because the show's success depends on their chemistry rather than any strict adherence to historical fact.
Hoult's dual role as Peter and Yemelyan Pugachev exemplifies a brilliant element introduced by the series: the practice of having one actor play many parts, which may also mean the return of any actor.
Phoebe Fox, who plays Mariel, Sacha Dhawan, who plays Orlo, Gwilym Lee, who plays Dymov, Adam Godley, who plays Archie, who plays Elizabeth, and who plays General Velementov are all set to return for Season 4.
Since the actual Catherine expanded Russia's footprint around the world, including in countries like China and Japan, the introduction of other historical characters from her life gives the option for more performers to join the ensemble.
The Great Season 4 Story Details
Season 4 might go in any number of directions due to The Great's wholesale rejection of the historical record surrounding Catherine the Great's life. Catherine's real-life husband Peter passed away soon after they wed, and the show's fourth season may address this.
Hoult's dual role as Pugachev demonstrates that he may always return in some form, even though doing so would entail killing off the beloved actor from the series. Since the actual Peter's demise was shrouded in mystery, Season 4 may benefit from some creative rewriting of history to shed light on the situation once and for all.
The genuine Catherine the Great's reign could be covered in greater depth if the series continued past the time of Peter III. Catherine's perspective on Russia's fast rise as a foreign power, in addition to the small number of battles the Russian Empire fought while she was Empress, would provide enough material for a novel.
Season 4 of The Great would still need to focus on Catherine, especially her tangled legacy and relationships with the other nobility.
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