Will the royal court return for another season? Here is everything we know so far about The Great Season 4.
Since the much-awaited third season of The Great premiered a few hours ago, fans have set their other plans aside and begun binge-watching all the episodes, with some already planning their weekend as being well worth the cost of the three-season rerun to catch up with the plot from the first season of this satirical black comedy-drama television series, which has been loosely based on the rise to power of Catherine the Great, Empress of All Russia.
Many viewers have been enthralled by this well-liked and unique idea, especially after three successful seasons! So, it makes sense why the fans who have already streamed the new episodes are eagerly waiting for news about the future of the series because the most asked question, “Will there be a fourth season, or is the story of Catherine the Great over?” is once again raised by loyal fans all over social media.
So, if you’re wondering the same thing, you’ve come to the correct spot since Web News Observer has gathered all the information for you right here. Let’s look at what has been revealed about the show’s possibility for a fourth season on Hulu as everybody waits in anticipation.
Is The Great renewed for Season 4?
Despite its major success, there has been no official announcement from the network regarding the renewal of the show. We assume that the third season premiered just a few hours ago; hence, it is impossible for the network to assess the show’s overall reception before confirming its approval for additional seasons, especially when the chances of ending the series as a trilogy are not completely off the table as many major networks have started cost cutting and scrapping shows prematurely.
So, if the show is able to perform remarkably well by maintaining the overall reception and viewership around the world in the coming weeks, just like the prior seasons have achieved amazing approval, then the series might be considered to be greenlit for a fourth season. On the bright side, since its debut, the third season has received critical acclaim. It holds an approval rating of 100% based on 6 reviews, with an average critic rating of 8.80/10 on Rotten Tomatoes.
On the other hand, the reception on Metacritic has also been great, as it has a weighted average score of 87 out of 100 based on 6 reviews, indicating “universal acclaim,” which is a good sign.
If we consider these early receptions, then there is a chance that the network may opt to give it an early renewal by changing its course and announcing it within a month or two after the premiere. This will make May 2024 the ideal comeback time for The Great Season 4, if it ever happens! In the end, the decision to renew also comes down to the hands of the show creators, whether or not they see enough interest from viewers to justify another season.
Then the network might also collaborate in allocating budgets and starting production on time. Hence, we urge readers to keep a closer eye on social media to get updates if the renewal announcement is confirmed. Until then, viewers may still enjoy the previous seasons and make predictions about what new storylines might be explored in a potential fourth season, should it, by some divine intervention, get renewed soon.
The Great Season 3: What is the new season about?
The official description of the third season states, “The Great,” sees Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult) attempt to make their marriage work after some seemingly insurmountable problems. Peter witnessed his own attempted murder at Catherine’s hands and she also imprisoned all of his friends. On top of this, Peter is at a loose end playing First Husband to Catherine’s reign, so he busies himself with fathering, hunting, and salty culinary ventures.
But they’re not enough to keep him contented as visions of his late father (played by Jason Isaacs), get in his head about his failures as Peter the Great’s son. Catherine the Great starts making a name for herself beyond her borders and inspired by a visit from the US ambassador, sets up a conference where peasants, nobles, and merchants can all give their input on developing a new Russia. She learns that even the best political leaders sometimes need to make compromises in order to progress.
The main cast members are Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great, Nicholas Hoult as Peter III of Russia, Phoebe Fox as Marial, Sacha Dhawan as “Orlo”, Grigory Orlov, Charity Wakefield as Georgina Dymova, Gwilym Lee as Grigor Dymov, Adam Godley as Archbishop “Archie”, Douglas Hodge as General Velementov, Belinda Bromilow as Elizabeth, Bayo Gbadamosi as Arkady, Florence Keith-Roach as Tatyana, Richard Pyros as Count Raskolnikov, Sebastian de Souza as Leo Voronsky, Freddie Fox as King Hugo of Sweden, and Grace Molony as Queen Agnes of Sweden.
The Great was created and is mostly written by Australian playwright and screenwriter Tony McNamara, based on his 2008 play of the same name. The series does not aim for historical accuracy and was described by Hulu as “anti-historical.” It is also executive produced by Marian Macgowan, Mark Winemaker, Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Echo Lake’s Brittany Kahan Ward, Doug Mankoffand, Andrew Spaulding, Thruline’s Ron West, and Josh Kesselman. The project is produced by Civic Center Media in association with MRC Television.
GREAT! All episodes of Season 3 are now streaming on @hulu! #TheGreat pic.twitter.com/e8KXIuBh7v
— The Great (@TheGreatHulu) May 12, 2023
For now, we urge the readers to stream the show to be up-to-date with the plot and character arcs, which are now available to be watched exclusively on Hulu, which provides access to a library of both hit TV series and films and award-winning Hulu Originals, with other series of the same genre also accessible with a wide range of membership options depending on the package you choose. The series is also available to stream by renting or purchasing on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, and Google Play at no additional cost with various membership options.
Also, take a look at the official trailer for The Great Season 3 to get a glimpse of what to expect before binge-watching it.
The trailer highlights that the show occasionally incorporates historical facts about the rise of Catherine the Great from an outsider to the longest-reigning female ruler in Russia’s history. It is the anachronistic story of an idealistic, romantic young girl who arrives in Russia for an arranged marriage to the mercurial Emperor Peter. Instead, she finds a dangerous, depraved, and backward world that she resolves to change. A very modern story about the past that encompasses the many roles she played over her lifetime as a lover, teacher, ruler, friend, and fighter.
Catch up on all the previous seasons of The Great and let us know what your thoughts are on this series.