Episode 1
The Return
1h
Traumatized by battlefield losses, Franz returns from the war a changed man. Elisabeth strives to help him but finds opposition at every turn.
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The Empress
2022TV-MA3 seasons7.7 / 10
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
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Synopsis
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
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Episode 2
The Island
55m
An unexpected demand threatens the armistice signing. As Elisabeth goes to recuperate by the seaside, a chance encounter puts her on a new mission.
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Episode 3
To Family
57m
Elisabeth returns to reaffirm her bond with Franz, even as their hearts find solace elsewhere. Maximilian sees an opportunity to fulfill his ambitions.
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Episode 4
Out onto the Open Sea
54m
The Prussian threat casts a long shadow over the empire. Elisabeth grows suspicious of Franz's continued absence, leading to a confession.
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Episode 5
In Another Life
1h 3m
Franz is forced to fight another war. Maximilian deals with increasing challenges to his rule. The Hungarian negotiations turn personal for Elisabeth.
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Episode 6
Until We Meet Again
1h 9m
As Franz struggles to overcome an emotional wound, Elisabeth weighs her drive to shape her destiny against what she believes is right for the empire.
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More about The Empress
Cast
Devrim LingnauEmpress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach
Philip FroissantFranz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
Melika ForoutanPrincess Sophie of Bavaria
Johannes NussbaumArchduke Maximilian
Elisa SchlottDuchess Helene of Bavaria
Jördis TriebelPrincess Ludovika of Bavaria
Almila BağrıaçıkLeontine von ApafiWiebke PulsCountess Sophie Esterházy
Credits
- Created by
- Katharina Eyssen
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 18
- Original language
- German
- Original title
- Die Kaiserin
Networks & production
Netflix
Sommerhaus SerienGermany
Themes
austriaaustria-hungaryemperorempresshabsburgerhistorical figureroyalty
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