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Die Kaiserin

Drama, Romance, History · 2022 · Rated 6.6/10

Last aired: S2 E6, Alles was wir tun können · 2024-11-22

When the rebellious Elisabeth ("Sisi") meets Franz, the Emperor of Austria, the young couple's intoxicating love completely upsets the power structure at the Viennese court. After the wedding, the young empress must assert herself not only against her mother-in-law, the sovereign, power-hungry Sophie but also against Franz's brother Maxi, who himself longs for the throne (and for Sisi). As enemy troops form upon the borders of the Habsburg Empire, people in Vienna rise up in protest against the emperor. Elisabeth must find out who she can trust and how high the price is to be a true empress and a figure of hope for the people.

Cast

Devrim Lingnau Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach

Philip Froissant Franz Joseph von Österreich-Ungarn

Melika Foroutan Princess Sophie of Bavaria

Johannes Nussbaum Archduke Maximilian

Alexander Finkenwirth Baron Alexander von Bach

Runa Greiner Charlotte von Stubenberg

Leopold Hornung Graf Buol

Almila Bagriacik Leontine von Apafi

Noëmi Krausz Margarete

Wiebke Puls Sofia Esterházy-Liechtenstein

Josephine Thiesen Princess Marie Charlotte of Belgium

Christophe Favre Napoleon III

Jördis Triebel Princess Ludovika of Bavaria

Elisa Schlott Helene

Season 2

Season 1 Season 2

E1 Ein Thronfolger 2024-11-22 · 47 min Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.

E2 Der Traum 2024-11-22 · 56 min 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.

E3 Ein Brief der Kaiserin 2024-11-22 · 54 min Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.

E4 Die Sterne am Tag 2024-11-22 · 53 min As Leontine asks Alexander to abscond together, he makes a shocking discovery. A visit to Hungary brings tragedy to Franz and Elisabeth.

E5 Der Wald in uns 2024-11-22 · 64 min Seeking an escape, Elisabeth retreats to her family in Bavaria. Sophie seizes the moment to procure a better match for Franz.

E6 Alles was wir tun können 2024-11-22 · 54 min As the Austrian Empire plunges into war, Elisabeth fights to keep her family together. Sophie discovers the consequences of her actions.

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