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: The trio attempts to bring the disgruntled General Velementov into the fold during a palace celebration honoring Peter’s late father. His recruitment is a slow burn, highlighting the difficulty of building a rebellion among people who are either too afraid or too intoxicated to care.

: The episode concludes on a high stakes note, with Catherine committing more deeply to the rebellion through a blood oath with Orlo, ensuring her new romance doesn't compromise their secret. Daddy Issues and "The Great" Legacy The Great s01e03

Reviewers from Ready Steady Cut and Vulture note that the show’s "occasionally true" approach to history allows it to focus on contemporary-feeling character arcs. However, some critics from the Chicago Sun-Times find Peter's cruelty hard to stomach as comedy, suggesting that while the satire is sharp, the "machinations of the plot" can feel tedious for those wanting a faster pace. : The trio attempts to bring the disgruntled

This episode provides a significant character study for Peter. He is desperate to measure up to his father, the original "Peter the Great," but is exceptionally bad at it. Daddy Issues and "The Great" Legacy Reviewers from