The Empress (2022)
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.
Cast: Hanna Hilsdorf, Devrim Lingnau, Svenja Jung, Philip Froissant, Johannes Nussbaum, Alexander Finkenwirth, Leopold Hornung, Wiebke Puls, Elisa Schlott, Jördis Triebel, Melika Foroutan, Raymond Tarabay, Marie-Paulina Schendel, Vladimir Korneev, Béla Gabor Lenz, Patrick Rapold, Alessandra Marie Perdichizzi, Tanah Freitag
All We Can Do
As the Austrian Empire plunges into war, Elisabeth fights to keep her family together. Sophie discovers the consequences of her actions.
The Forest Inside of Us
Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.
The Stars During the Day
As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.
A Letter from the Empress
Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to provide his loyalty.
The Dream
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.
An Heir to the Throne
Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.