Ep 4. The War

As Catherine struggles to assert her authority over the Russian court, she realizes her position as empress is far from secure. With enemies both internal and external, Catherine fears a coup is imminent and works to strengthen her alliances with foreign powers. Meanwhile, her ambitions to expand the Russian empire lead her into a costly war with the Ottoman Empire, straining both the country's finances and Catherine's personal relationships. As the stakes grow higher, Catherine must navigate volatile political waters to ensure her reign as empress endures. Will she be able to emerge victorious from this conflict, or will her enemies succeed in toppling her from power? Find out in "The War," the gripping fourth episode of Catherine the Great.