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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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