The Empress

Seasons

2022

Germany

7.8

TV-MA

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.

Clips & Trailers

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Episode List

S1 • E1

One's Place in the World

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.

S1 • E2

The Arrival

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

S1 • E3

The Wedding

Elisabeth marries Franz, and the imperial family gets a taste of her rising popularity. Sophie's former lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret.

S1 • E4

The Hunt

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