Catherine struggles with General Velementov’s frustration over her refusal to go to war, while Orlo explores a new romantic interest with a school teacher.
In a gruesome display of the show's dark comedy, Arkady and Tatyana deliver a message by stuffing a treaty proposal into the neck-hole of the decapitated Sunduk. The Great 2x5
Peter continues his relentless (and absurd) attempts to win Catherine’s heart, which include carving a statue of her out of butter and laying out rubies in the shape of a heart on the palace grounds. The Great 2x5
For a deeper look at the themes and specific scenes of this episode, you can watch this recap and review: The Great 2x5