The Empress (2022)
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…
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Episode 1 - One's Place in the World
Release Date: 2022-09-29Helene 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.
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Episode 2 - The Arrival
Release Date: 2022-09-29Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.
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Episode 3 - The Wedding
Release Date: 2022-09-29Elisabeth marries Franz, and the royal family gets a taste of her rising popularity. Sophie’s former lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret.
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Episode 4 - The Hunt
Release Date: 2022-09-29Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.
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Episode 5 - The Shoes
Release Date: 2022-09-29Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.
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Episode 6 - The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
Release Date: 2022-09-29Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.