The Empress - Season 1

The Empress - Season 1

Season 1

Sixteen-year-old Bavarian Duchess, Elisabeth "Sisi" von Wittelsbach, falls in love with Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria, the intended fiancé of her older sister, Duchess Helene, and they marry. Arriving in Vienna, Sisi finds herself navigating the complexity of court politics and her husband's scheming family. Her mother-in-law, Archduchess Sophie, who is also her aunt, antagonizes her almost immediately. Maximilian, Franz Joseph's younger brother, tries to outshine his brother and prove that he is more worthy to rule.

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Episodes6
DatesSep 29, 2022 - Sep 29, 2022
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One's Place in the World
Season 1Episode 1

One's Place in the World

Franz has recently taken over as a young emperor following the Revolutions of 1848 in the Austrian Empire. In 1853, there is an assassination attempt on the life of Franz. In 1853, Elisabeth (Sisi) and Helene travel with their mother, Ludovika, to meet 23-year-old Emperor Franz, who is expected to ask for Helene's hand. Franz's mother, Archduchess Sophie, is of the opinion that her son's union with Bayern Helene will validate Austria's claim to the German states. At the party, he stuns everyone by deciding to marry Sisi.

Sep 29, 2022
The Arrival
Season 1Episode 2

The Arrival

Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue. Franz tells his council of war that he doesn't want the House of Habsburg to join either side in the Crimean War. Johann Strauss II helps Elisabeth and Franz during their waltz rehearsal.

Sep 29, 2022
The Wedding
Season 1Episode 3

The Wedding

Elisabeth marries Franz, and the imperial family gets a taste of her rising popularity. Prince Gustav's lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret.

Sep 29, 2022
The Hunt
Season 1Episode 4

The Hunt

Archduchess Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth successfully suggests a hunting trip instead of a feast to welcome Grand Duke Alexander of Russia.

Sep 29, 2022
The Shoes
Season 1Episode 5

The Shoes

Maximilian gathers support for a plan to oust Franz Joseph. Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.

Sep 29, 2022
The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
Season 1Episode 6

The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation. Maximilian drives a wedge between the family while continuing his plan for a coup d'état to seize the throne of Austria from his older brother.

Sep 29, 2022

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