2. A Fake Beard Instant

: Marial, a former noblewoman turned servant, continues to mentor Catherine in the brutal and eccentric politics of the Russian court.

"" is the second episode of the first season of the satirical historical drama series The Great . It originally aired on May 15, 2020, on Hulu. Episode Summary 2. A Fake Beard

Following her discovery of the Empress's portrait and the realization of Peter's incompetence, Catherine begins her quest for power by attempting to organize a coup. Her primary focus is recruiting , a neurotic intellectual, to her cause. Key Plot Points : Marial, a former noblewoman turned servant, continues

: 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 Episode Summary Following her discovery of the Empress's

: Peter forces his religious advisor, Archie, to find a "divine sign" to justify a war, highlighting the tension between the church and Peter's whims.