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The episode centers on a chaotic rumor that a crocodile—viewed as a demonic omen—is roaming the palace. As Catherine attempts to use reason and science to dispel the court's fear, she eventually finds herself forming an unlikely alliance with the Patriarch to maintain control.

A crocodile indeed roams the halls, causing Archie to claim it is a sign against Catherine's leadership. The Great 2x5

In a gruesome display of the show's dark comedy, Arkady and Tatyana deliver a message by stuffing a treaty proposal into the neck-hole of the decapitated Sunduk. The episode centers on a chaotic rumor that

" The Great " Season 2, Episode 5 (often abbreviated as 2x5), titled is a pivotal episode that balances political tension with the absurd, dark humor the show is known for. Episode 2x5 Summary: " Animal Instincts " In a gruesome display of the show's dark