EXCLUSIVE: OK, this one hurts. Hulu has canceled fan favorite The Great after three seasons. The series starred Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult.
Created, written and executive produced by Tony McNamara, The Great reinvented the period drama by revisiting the life of Catherine the Great, Russia’s reigning empress from 1762 to 1796.
It depicted an iconic character and her place in history through a unique prism. The third season dropped May 12 and revolved around Catherine (Fanning) and Nicholas (Hoult) working on their marriage.
It’s unclear what made the streamer decide to cancel the comedy, which garnered positive reviews and seven Emmy nominations since launching in 2020.
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