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Season 1 – The Empress

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When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tensions and intrigue at the Viennese court.
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The Empress — Season 1

Critics Reviews

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Cady Lang TIME Magazine 05/20/2024
It’s a twist of fate that drastically alters Sisi’s life, changes the course of Austrian history, and helps to make her one of Vienna’s most iconic and beloved figures. Go to Full Review Susan Granger SSG Syndicate 06/09/2023
8/10
Highly recommended if you enjoy binge-worthy shows about European royalty - like THE CROWN, VICTORIA, BRIDGERTON, and THE GREAT. As with all foreign language series on Netflix, you can watch it dubbed into English or in its original German with subtitles. Go to Full Review Alberto Cox Délano Pajiba 10/13/2022
Even though it’s a breezy watch we are left wanting for more. Not in a good way. Go to Full Review Maggie Lovitt Collider 10/03/2022
A
Fans of historical dramas will want to make time for The Empress, as its first season is truly a magnificently crafted program. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 10/01/2022
The Empress tries to fill the sexy costume drama hole that Bridgerton has left between seasons. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 09/28/2022
4.5/5
When it comes down to it, not only does the series highlight modern themes, but The Empress does what only the very best movies and television series can do — transport you to another time and place. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Giovana L @Giovana183 Jun 5 A atriz que faz a Elizabeth é lindíssima,mas o casal não tem química nenhuma See more Randy M. @LisetteM Apr 25 I love this historical series and I was able to visit Vienna to tour Sisi’s palace, Schonbrunn, last summer! See more Ceci H @RT73016091 Nov 19 Netflix, please more episodes! I love historical period dramas & historical fiction. The costumes, cinematography, story-line & dialogue does not disappoint in the Empress. Please Netflix, don't cut this short, produce more episodes, take us to the end of the period...period. See more minga s @RT46487630 05/24/2025 Loveeeeeeeeeeeee See more Ashley N @technorainbows 03/13/2025 Really enjoyed this show, even if it had a few bumps spots. Elizabeth is truly wonderful! See more B T @RT66525402 02/17/2025 I'm not so sure about this one. I kept checking the time to see how many minutes were left. It's not really believable and the characters all behaved badly so it was hard to like anyone, or root for someone. The Empress herself was written to make her look like a brat, when they could've made her look heroic sooner. It wasn't until the last episode when she finally rose to the occassion. I'm sorry, but all the women were just awful and mean. See more Read all reviews
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Devrim Lingnau

Elisabeth von Wittelsbach

Philip Froissant

Franz Joseph

Melika Foroutan

Sophia

Johannes Nussbaum

Archduke Maximilian

Elisa Schlott

Helene

Jördis Triebel

Princess Ludovika of Bavaria

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 29, 2022 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2022 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 29, 2022 The Wedding Elisabeth marries Franz, and the royal family gets a taste of her growing popularity; Sophie's former lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 29, 2022 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 29, 2022 The Shoes Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan, while Elisabeth's well-intentioned gesture backfires; she befriends Leontine, the maid. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 29, 2022 The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her; Leontine lands in a precarious situation. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jochen Laube, Fabian Maubach
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
History, Drama, Romance
Original Language
German
Release Date
Sep 29, 2022