EKATERINA (2014-2023) is a historical semi-biographical Russian drama about the renowned historical figure of Ekaterina II, Catherine the Great and her glorious reign over the Russian Empire, from naive girl to powerful ruler.
"The life of Russian Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great), a German-born princess who came to Russia as the wife of Peter III, chosen by her aunt Elizabeth, and who, once in power, transformed the Russian empire."
This series had excellent sets and costumes, and was pretty well acted overall, although at times it did felt a bit dry and stuffy. On the bright side though, it's definitely not the typical overly-dramatic and hyper sensationalist kind of dramas we normally see in the West. A bit more subtle and slow paced though perhaps. Immediately you feel interested in Ekaterina herself, as she portrays an innocent and naive girl and her gradual transition into power and reknown. A very interesting subject.
Overall, this series was a pretty well-made drama as well as intriguing story, especially if you are into historical costume period dramas, featuring powerful female rulers, as well as the "golden age" of Russian history, pre-soviet-communist revolution era. Very watchable.
"The life of Russian Empress Ekaterina II (Catherine the Great), a German-born princess who came to Russia as the wife of Peter III, chosen by her aunt Elizabeth, and who, once in power, transformed the Russian empire."
This series had excellent sets and costumes, and was pretty well acted overall, although at times it did felt a bit dry and stuffy. On the bright side though, it's definitely not the typical overly-dramatic and hyper sensationalist kind of dramas we normally see in the West. A bit more subtle and slow paced though perhaps. Immediately you feel interested in Ekaterina herself, as she portrays an innocent and naive girl and her gradual transition into power and reknown. A very interesting subject.
Overall, this series was a pretty well-made drama as well as intriguing story, especially if you are into historical costume period dramas, featuring powerful female rulers, as well as the "golden age" of Russian history, pre-soviet-communist revolution era. Very watchable.