Hulu's The Great is brimming with hilarity, fascinating characters, and powerful commentary. One of the potent storylines involves the budding relationship between Catherine (Elle Fanning) and her lover, Leo (Sebastian de Souza). What begins as an ambivalent dynamic, mostly on Catherine's end, turns into an undeniable connection that unifies them in love.

Perhaps the most admirable aspect of Catherine and Leo's romance is their requited reverence for each other. Sure, Peter (Nicholas Hoult) begins to develop real feelings for Catherine once he moderately embraces her strength and character. But, let's face it, he's no Leo. From the get-go, Leo respects Catherine as a person and is content with being her plaything. And when they grow closer, eventually teaming up for Catherine's coup, he has no problem taking orders from the Heic (head empress in charge). He really is a ride or die - in more ways than one.

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