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What to Watch, Read, and Try Out for the End of the Year

This end of the year has gone, like most things this year, not quite as planned. My one week off from Cats & Coffee became more like two-ish, but I wanted to pop in to share some end of the year entertainment ideas. So, now that there’s a few days yet till the New Year, I thought I would pull together some things you might enjoy during this downtime. Explore some great reads, shows, and apps that have been keeping me entertained during the holiday downtime here!

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Hulu’s The Great: The Rise of Catherine the Great

Hulu’s The Great takes on Russian history through a novel lens: overt and colorful comedy. Elle Fanning plays young Catherine the Great, Russia’s longest-ruling female empress. Catherine arrives in Russia to marry Emperor Peter, played by Nicholas Hoult. Comedy and drama ensues, with plenty of gorgeous costuming and set design along the way. Read the full review of Hulu’s The Great here!

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