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Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult are back for the last round of their period piece. <\/p>

By Morgan Cormack\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 08 July 2024 at 14:46 PM<\/p>

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More than a year since its US premiere, The Great is finally coming to UK television courtesy of Channel 4, which bids farewell to Elle Fanning\u2019s cunning monarch after an utterly raucous journey.<\/p>\n

While there was seemingly more story to tell, Hulu opted to axe the show in a surprise move back in November 2023, prompting outcry from the viewers and critics who had long heaped praise on its script, style and performances.<\/p>\n

Nicholas Hoult (The Menu<\/a>) co-stars in the series, playing Peter III of Russia opposite Fanning\u2019s Catherine the Great, with their toxic, chaotic marriage being a focal point of the comedy-drama.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re eager to find out how this unpredictable series ends, read on for everything you need to know about when and where to watch The Great season 3 in the UK.<\/p>

How to watch The Great season 3 in the UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning in The Great.<\/span><\/figcaption> Christian Black\/Hulu<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Great season 3 premieres tonight, Monday 8th July 2024<\/strong>, at 10pm on Channel 4. The new episodes will subsequently be available on the broadcaster\u2019s streaming service (formerly known as All 4), joining seasons 1 and 2.<\/p>\n

The series was previously available on Lionsgate+, but that streamer has since been discontinued in the UK, which makes Channel 4 the exclusive home of the comedy-drama for the time being.<\/p>\n

The third season is comprised of 10 episodes<\/strong> and once again follows Elle Fanning\u2019s Catherine as she juggles her fraught marriage with the challenges of her reign.<\/p>\n

The official synopsis reads: \u201cSeason 3 of\u00a0 The Great sees Catherine and Peter (Nicholas Hoult) attempt to make their marriage work after some seemingly insurmountable problems. Peter witnessed his own attempted murder at Catherine\u2019s hands and she also imprisoned all of his friends.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn top of this, Peter is at a loose end playing First Husband to Catherine\u2019s reign, so he busies himself with fathering, hunting and salty culinary ventures. But they\u2019re not enough to keep him contented as visions of his late father (played by Jason Isaacs), get in his head about his failures as Peter the Great\u2019s son.<\/p>\n

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Elle Fanning in The Great.<\/span><\/figcaption> Hulu<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

\u201cCatherine the Great starts making a name for herself beyond her borders and, inspired by a visit from the US ambassador, sets up a conference where peasants, nobles and merchants can all give their input on developing a new Russia. She learns that even the best political leaders sometimes need to make compromises in order to progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alas, this is the end of the line for The Great, which was cancelled by US streaming service Hulu in November 2023. In response, star Elle Fanning shared the following statement to her personal Instagram<\/a> account.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis show has meant the world to me. The experiences shared. The memories I\u2019ll never forget. [Series creator] Tony McNamara is a certified genius. The last 3 seasons have shaped me,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough playing Catherine I discovered parts of myself I didn\u2019t know I had. I love every crew member and cast member deeply. And although I won\u2019t get to lace up my corset one last time, I am forever proud of what we accomplished together.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Great season 3 trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Keen to see what\u2019s coming up in The Great season 3? Well the official trailer gives us a glimpse of the often hilarious action to come. Watch now:<\/p>\n