

The Empress
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
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

Runa Greiner
Charlotte von Stubenberg
Seasons & Episodes

E1One's Place in the World
Sep 29, 2022
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.

E2The Arrival
Sep 29, 2022
Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.

E3The Wedding
Sep 29, 2022
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.

E4The Hunt
Sep 29, 2022
Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.

E5The Shoes
Sep 29, 2022
Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.

E6The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
Sep 29, 2022
Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.

E1An Heir to the Throne
Nov 22, 2024
Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.

E2The Dream
Nov 22, 2024
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.

E3A Letter from the Empress
Nov 22, 2024
Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.

E4The Stars During the Day
Nov 22, 2024
As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.

E5The Forest Inside of Us
Nov 22, 2024
Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.

E6All We Can Do
Nov 22, 2024
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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Storyline
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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