The Empress(2022)
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
- Created by:
- Katharina Eyssen
- First aired:
- 2022-09-29
- Country:
- DE
- Network:
- Netflix
Episodes
1. One's Place in the World
★ 6.42022-09-29 · 62m
Helene and Elisabeth travel to meet Emperor Franz, who is expected to ask for Helene's hand. At the party, he stuns everyone with a surprise decision.
2. The Arrival
★ 6.12022-09-29 · 58m
Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.
3. The Wedding
★ 5.72022-09-29 · 56m
Elisabeth marries Franz, and the royal family gets a taste of her rising popularity. Sophie's former lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret.
4. The Hunt
★ 5.52022-09-29 · 54m
Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.
5. The Shoes
★ 5.52022-09-29 · 51m
Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.
6. The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
★ 6.72022-09-29 · 61m
Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.
Where to watch
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Cast
Devrim Lingnau
Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach
Philip Froissant
Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
Melika Foroutan
Princess Sophie of Bavaria
Johannes Nussbaum
Archduke Maximilian
Elisa Schlott
Duchess Helene of Bavaria
Jördis Triebel
Princess Ludovika of Bavaria
Almila Bağrıaçık
Leontine von Apafi
- W
Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy
Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach
Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
Tereza Dušková
Emma
Runa Greiner
Charlotte von Stubenberg
