When Is Season 3 Of The Great Coming Out

Okay, people, gather 'round! Let's talk about the burning question on everyone's mind, the query that keeps us up at night, the reason we refresh Hulu approximately 87 times a day: WHEN is The Great Season 3 coming out?!

We're all obsessed, I get it. The witty banter, the historical inaccuracies played for laughs, the costumes that are both stunning and probably incredibly uncomfortable...it's pure genius! We need more of Catherine, Peter (or Peter's doppelganger), and all the courtly chaos.

Decoding the Release Date Mystery

So, when can we realistically expect our next dose of 18th-century Russian absurdity? Let's put on our thinking caps and do some detective work.

Looking at the Past

Season 1 dropped in May 2020. Ah, remember the simpler times of...wait, nevermind. But still, Season 1 existed! Season 2 arrived in November 2021. So, we've got a pattern of sorts. A roughly 18-month-ish gap between seasons.

Using my very scientific and totally reliable method of counting on my fingers, that puts us somewhere in the vicinity of...NOW! Or, you know, maybe soon.

Reading the Tea Leaves (or Vodka Bottles?)

Okay, so maybe pure logic isn't enough. Let's get a little more speculative. What other clues can we find?

Has filming wrapped? Are the actors posting cryptic Instagram stories? Is Elle Fanning suddenly sporting elaborate 18th-century hairstyles in public? These are the important questions!

Seriously, though, production timelines are usually pretty lengthy. There's filming, editing, promotional stuff...it's a whole thing. So, if we haven't heard much buzz recently, it might mean they're still working their magic behind the scenes.

My Totally Unofficial, Highly Optimistic Prediction

Drumroll, please! Based on absolutely nothing but wishful thinking and a deep-seated need for more of The Great, I'm going to predict...

Late 2023 or early 2024! There, I said it. I'm putting it out into the universe. It’s an estimation filled with hope.

Why? Because I want it. And because the world needs it. Plus, it fits (sort of) with the previous release schedule. Look, I’m trying here!

What to Do While We Wait

Okay, so maybe my prediction is a shot in the dark. But fear not! There are plenty of ways to fill the The Great-shaped hole in your heart.

Re-watch Seasons 1 and 2. Obvious, I know, but it's a great excuse to relive all the best moments. I mean, who could get enough of

"Huzzah!"

Dive into some historical fiction. Read up on Catherine the Great and see how much the show deviates from reality (spoiler alert: a lot!).

Or, and this is a bit of a reach, try to overthrow your local government. Just kidding! (Mostly.)

In the meantime, let's all keep our fingers crossed and our Hulu subscriptions active. The Great Season 3 is coming, eventually. And when it does, it will be glorious.

Until then, Huzzah! for hope, historical fiction, and the sheer brilliance of Tony McNamara!