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TV series

The Empress

Original title: Die Kaiserin

2022 · TV-MA · 3 seasons · 18 episodes

Created by Katharina Eyssen

7.7

TMDB audience score
186 votes, out of 10

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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.

About 16h 12m to watch every episode. An estimate: 18 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 54 minutes.

TMDB lists the next episode for Nov 12, 2026.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Netflix
  • Netflix Standard with Ads

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • Devrim Lingnau
    Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach
    18 episodes

  • Philip Froissant
    Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
    18 episodes

  • Melika Foroutan
    Princess Sophie of Bavaria
    18 episodes

  • Johannes Nussbaum
    Archduke Maximilian
    18 episodes

  • Elisa Schlott
    Duchess Helene of Bavaria
    18 episodes

  • Jördis Triebel
    Princess Ludovika of Bavaria
    18 episodes

  • Almila Bağrıaçık
    Leontine von Apafi
    18 episodes

  • Wiebke Puls
    Countess Sophie Esterházy
    18 episodes

  • Alexander Finkenwirth
    Baron Alexander von Bach
    18 episodes

  • Raymond Tarabay
    Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
    18 episodes

  • Runa Greiner
    Charlotte von Stubenberg
    11 episodes

  • Tereza Dušková
    Emma
    6 episodes

  • Laeni Geiseler
    Mimi
    3 episodes

  • Hanna Hilsdorf
    Amalia
    1 episode

Seasons