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About The Empress

The Empress is a drama TV series that premiered on Netflix on September 29, 2022. It has 3 seasons and 18 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 6 "All We Can Do", aired on November 22, 2024. The next episode, Season 3 Episode 1, airs on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.

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Episodes

18 episodes · 3 seasons

Season 1

2022 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

The Empress Season 1 release dates →
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    6. The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

    Finale

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

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    5. The Shoes

    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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    4. The Hunt

    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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    3. The Wedding

    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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    2. The Arrival

    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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    1. One's Place in the World

    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.

Season 2

2024 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    6. All We Can Do

    Finale

    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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    5. 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.

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    4. 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.

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    3. A Letter from the Empress

    Elisabeth embarks on a charm offensive across Lombardy-Venetia. Franz gives Maximilian an opportunity to prove his loyalty.

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    2. 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.

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    1. 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.

Season 3

2026 · 6 episodes

Constrained by the corset of the Viennese court and deeply wounded by Franz's rejection and unfaithfulness after his return from the war, Elisabeth struggles to be heard and to understand what her soul truly longs for.

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  1. E6

    6. Episode 6

  2. E5

    5. Episode 5

  3. E4

    4. Episode 4

  4. E3

    3. Episode 3

  5. E2

    2. Episode 2

Cast & crew

Created by Katharina Eyssen

  • Hanna Hilsdorf

    Hanna Hilsdorf

    Amalia

  • Laeni Geiseler

    Laeni Geiseler

    Mimi

  • Runa Greiner

    Runa Greiner

    Charlotte von Stubenberg

The Empress FAQ

When is the next episode of The Empress?

The next episode of The Empress, Season 3 Episode 1, airs on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Get the Streambay app to be notified the moment it's out.

When did the latest episode of The Empress come out?

The most recent episode of The Empress, Season 2 Episode 6 "All We Can Do", aired on November 22, 2024.

How many seasons of The Empress are there?

The Empress has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

When did The Empress first air?

The Empress first aired on Netflix on September 29, 2022.

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