The Empress

On Netflix

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.

Rating

TV-MA

Language

German

Genre

Drama, History, Romance

Cast

Svenja Jung, Melika Foroutan, Devrim Lingnau

Season additions

Season 2 was added to Netflix on November 22, 2024.
Season 1 was added to Netflix on September 29, 2022.

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