The Empress

Season 1

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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.
6 Episodes
  • One's Place in the World
    E1
    Episode 1One's Place in the WorldHelene 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
    E2
    Episode 2The ArrivalElisabeth 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
    E3
    Episode 3The WeddingElisabeth 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
    E4
    Episode 4The HuntSophie 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
    E5
    Episode 5The ShoesMaximilian 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
    E6
    Episode 6The God Who Us Has Freedom SentElisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.
Cast of Season 1
  • Devrim LingnauEmpress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach
  • Philip FroissantFranz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
  • Melika ForoutanPrincess Sophie of Bavaria
  • Johannes NussbaumArchduke Maximilian
  • Elisa SchlottDuchess Helene of Bavaria
  • Jördis TriebelPrincess Ludovika of Bavaria
  • Almila BağrıaçıkLeontine von Apafi
  • Wiebke PulsCountess Sophie Esterházy
  • Alexander FinkenwirthBaron Alexander von Bach
  • Raymond TarabayAmbassadeur De Bourqueney
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