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The Empress.

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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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Created by Katharina Eyssen

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Season 1.

One's Place in the World

2022-09-29 · 1h 2m6.6

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

2022-09-29 · 58m6.1

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

2022-09-29 · 56m5.7

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

2022-09-29 · 54m5.5

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

2022-09-29 · 51m5.5

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

2022-09-29 · 1h 1m6.7

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

Cast.

Devrim Lingnau

Devrim Lingnau

Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach

Philip Froissant

Philip Froissant

Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary

Melika Foroutan

Melika Foroutan

Princess Sophie of Bavaria

Johannes Nussbaum

Johannes Nussbaum

Archduke Maximilian

Elisa Schlott

Elisa Schlott

Duchess Helene of Bavaria

Jördis Triebel

Jördis Triebel

Princess Ludovika of Bavaria

Almila Bağrıaçık

Almila Bağrıaçık

Leontine von Apafi

Wiebke Puls

Countess Sophie Esterházy

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