The series "Elizabeth" tells the story of the challenging ascent to the throne of the young daughter of Peter the Great, Elizabeth Petrovna. The girl was only 16 years old when her legendary father passed away, entrusting her with the governance of a vast empire. However, the influential courtiers have completely different plans for the future of Russia. Alexander Menshikov wants to arrange a profitable marriage for Peter II and place him on the throne, Andrei Osterman tries to arrange a marriage for Elizabeth herself, and even her own mother, Catherine I, is ready to fight her daughter for the throne.