The Empress

Name: The Empress
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-09-29
Cast: Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan, Johannes Nussbaum, Elisa Schlott

RETURNING2 Seasons12 Episodes★ 7.7

The Empress is a drama series on Netflix that premiered in 2022, with 2 seasons and 12 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 3 Episode 1, airs on Nov 12, 2026.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredSep 29, 2022

Last AiredNov 22, 2024

GenreDrama

Created ByKatharina Eyssen

Original TitleDie Kaiserin

LanguageGerman

CountryGermany

ProductionSommerhaus Serien

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Overview from TMDB

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

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S3 E1Episode 1Nov 12, 20269d

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Cast

Devrim Lingnau

Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach

Philip Froissant

Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary

Melika Foroutan

Princess Sophie of Bavaria

Johannes Nussbaum

Archduke Maximilian

Elisa Schlott

Duchess Helene of Bavaria

Jördis Triebel

Princess Ludovika of Bavaria

Almila Bağrıaçık

Leontine von Apafi

Wiebke Puls

Countess Sophie Esterházy

Alexander Finkenwirth

Baron Alexander von Bach

Raymond Tarabay

Ambassadeur De Bourqueney

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 18 episodes

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E1An Heir to the Throne

Nov 22, 202447m★ 7.1

Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.

E2The Dream

Nov 22, 202456m★ 6.9

Franz sends Maximilian on a diplomatic mission to make an ally of Napoleon III. Sophie schemes to sideline Elisabeth and take charge of her children.

E3A Letter from the Empress

Nov 22, 202453m★ 8.5

Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.

E4The Stars During the Day

Nov 22, 202452m★ 8.5

As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.

E5The Forest Inside of Us

Nov 22, 202463m★ 7.8

Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.

E6All We Can Do

Nov 22, 202454m★ 8.5

As the Austrian Empire plunges into war, Elisabeth fights to keep her family together. Sophie discovers the consequences of her actions.

About The Empress

The Empress is a drama series on Netflix. The show first aired on Sep 29, 2022 and currently has 2 seasons and 12 episodes. The Empress is currently airing; the next episode airs on Nov 12, 2026. It has a rating of 7.7/10 based on 186 votes. The cast includes Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan, Johannes Nussbaum, Elisa Schlott. Created by Katharina Eyssen.