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The Empress

Season 1 · 6 episodes · Sep 29, 2022

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    Episode 1

    One's Place in the World

    Sep 29, 2022

    Helene and Elisabeth travel to meet Emperor Franz, who is expected to ask for Helene's hand. At the party, he stuns everyone with a surprise decision.

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    Episode 2

    The Arrival

    Sep 29, 2022

    Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.

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    Episode 3

    The Wedding

    Sep 29, 2022

    Elisabeth marries Franz, and the royal family gets a taste of her rising popularity. Sophie's former lover attends the wedding and discovers a secret.

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    Episode 4

    The Hunt

    Sep 29, 2022

    Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.

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    Episode 5

    The Shoes

    Sep 29, 2022

    Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.

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    Episode 6

    The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

    Sep 29, 2022

    Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.