The Empress
Two young people meet. A fateful encounter - the proverbial love at first sight. He is Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, she is Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Princess of Bavaria and the sister of the woman Franz is to marry…
Seasons
1. One's Place in the World
Air Date: 2022-09-29
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
Air Date: 2022-09-29
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
Air Date: 2022-09-29
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
Air Date: 2022-09-29
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
Air Date: 2022-09-29
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
Air Date: 2022-09-29
Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.
1. An Heir to the Throne
Air Date: 2024-11-22
Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.
2. The Dream
Air Date: 2024-11-22
Franz sends Maximilian on a diplomatic mission to make an ally of Napoleon III. Sophie schemes to sideline Elisabeth and take charge of her children.
3. A Letter from the Empress
Air Date: 2024-11-22
Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.
4. The Stars During the Day
Air Date: 2024-11-22
As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.
5. The Forest Inside of Us
Air Date: 2024-11-22
Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.
6. All We Can Do
Air Date: 2024-11-22
As the Austrian Empire plunges into war, Elisabeth fights to keep her family together. Sophie discovers the consequences of her actions.
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Rating
7.7/10
Release Date
2022-09-29
Episodes
12 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
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
Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy
Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach
Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
Tereza Dušková
Emma
Videos
Production Companies
Sommerhaus Serien