The Empress (2022)

Drama · History · Romance

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

IMDb rating: 7.8 (22,281 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: DE
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

7.93 avg 6 episodes 7.8 → 8.4 57 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	One's Place in the World	7.8	710
2	The Arrival	7.7	591
3	The Wedding	7.8	565
4	The Hunt	7.8	509
5	The Shoes	8.1	517
6	The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent	8.4	645

Season 2 (2024)

8.00 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 8.3 54 min avg

Big finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	An Heir to the Throne	7.9	312
2	The Dream	7.7	276
3	A Letter from the Empress	8.0	266
4	The Stars During the Day	8.2	285
5	The Forest Inside of Us	7.9	256
6	All We Can Do	8.3	295

The Empress (2022)

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