Scripted series · Netflix
The Empress
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Devrim Lingnau
Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach
12 eps
Philip Froissant
Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
12 eps
Melika Foroutan
Princess Sophie of Bavaria
12 eps
Johannes Nussbaum
Archduke Maximilian
12 eps
Elisa Schlott
Duchess Helene of Bavaria
12 eps
Jördis Triebel
Princess Ludovika of Bavaria
12 eps
Almila Bağrıaçık
Leontine von Apafi
12 eps
Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy
12 eps
Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach
12 eps
Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
12 eps
Tereza Dušková
Emma
6 eps
Hanna Hilsdorf
Amalia
1 eps
Laeni Geiseler
Mimi
3 eps
Runa Greiner
Charlotte von Stubenberg
11 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Empress actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Empress reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S02E03 · Signature episode
A Letter from the Empress
Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.
S02E06 · Signature episode
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.
S02E04 · Signature episode
The Stars During the Day
As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.
S02E05 · Signature episode
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.
S02E01 · Signature episode
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.
S02E02
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.
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S02E06 · Signature episode
All We Can Do
S02E01 · Signature episode
An Heir to the Throne
S02E02
The Dream
S02E03 · Signature episode
A Letter from the Empress
S02E04 · Signature episode
The Stars During the Day
S02E05 · Signature episode
The Forest Inside of Us
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Jochen LaubeExecutive Producer
- Fabian MaubachExecutive Producer
Where to watch
Streaming
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