TV series

The Empress

Name: The Empress
Released: 2022
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan, Johannes Nussbaum, Elisa Schlott

2022–· 3 seasonsTV-MA★ 7.7Returning series

On Netflix — From Sommerhaus Serien

📺 Season 3 premieres Nov 12, 2026 (in 6 days)

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Synopsis

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

Themes

austria emperor historical figure royalty empress austria-hungary habsburger

Episodes

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E1 One's Place in the WorldNext upSep 29, 2022 · 62 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
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.
E2 The ArrivalSep 29, 2022 · 58 min · ★ 6.1
Synopsis
Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.
Guest stars: Runa Greiner (Charlotte von Stubenberg)
E3 The WeddingSep 29, 2022 · 56 min · ★ 5.7
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Runa Greiner (Charlotte von Stubenberg)
E4 The HuntSep 29, 2022 · 54 min · ★ 5.5
Synopsis
Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.
Guest stars: Hanna Hilsdorf (Amalia), Runa Greiner (Charlotte von Stubenberg)
E5 The ShoesSep 29, 2022 · 51 min · ★ 5.5
Synopsis
Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.
Guest stars: Runa Greiner (Charlotte von Stubenberg)
E6 The God Who Us Has Freedom SentSep 29, 2022 · 61 min · ★ 6.7
Synopsis
Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.
Guest stars: Runa Greiner (Charlotte von Stubenberg)