As is often the case with period dramas, The Empress mixes historical background with fiction, not trying to provide ultimate historical accuracy, but rather giving a compelling love story that captivates the hearts and minds of the audience. The Empress’ first (and currently the only) season is focused on the fateful meeting between the young Bavarian Duchess Elisabeth ( Devrim Lingnau) and the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I ( Philip Froissant). Seven decades later, The Empress offers a fresh take on the great love story between Elizabeth and Franz Joseph – equally strong and dramatic from its very beginning.
Prior to its release, the most well-known film adaptation of Elizabeth’s life had been the 1950s Sissi trilogy, with charming Romy Schneider as the leading actress. The 6-part Netflix series The Empress tells the poetic story of the early life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria.
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