[s2e5] Animal Instincts 〈GENUINE〉

"Animal Instincts," the fifth episode of The Great season two, centers on Catherine’s struggle to bring scientific reason to a Russian court that views a loose crocodile as a demonic omen. As political tensions rise regarding the Ottoman Empire, the episode explores the conflict between enlightened modernization and superstitious, primal behavior. Read a detailed recap of the episode at The Review Geek .