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The Empress
The Empress
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The Empress

7.7 / 10
2022
2 seasons
12 episodes
Drama

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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Cast

Devrim Lingnau

Philip Froissant

Melika Foroutan

Johannes Nussbaum

Elisa Schlott

Jördis Triebel

Almila Bağrıaçık

Wiebke Puls

Alexander Finkenwirth

Raymond Tarabay

Tereza Dušková

Hanna Hilsdorf

Seasons

  • One's Place in the World

    1.One's Place in the World

    6.0
    29-09-202262m

    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.

  • The Arrival

    2.The Arrival

    5.8
    29-09-202258m

    Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.

  • The Wedding

    3.The Wedding

    4.9
    29-09-202256m

    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.

  • The Hunt

    4.The Hunt

    4.9
    29-09-202254m

    Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.

  • The Shoes

    5.The Shoes

    5.0
    29-09-202251m

    Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.

  • The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

    6.The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

    6.5
    29-09-202261m

    Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.

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