The Empress

The Empress

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Continuing First aired 29/Sep/2022 Germany German 2 season(s) 12 episode(s)
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Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
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Season 2 · Season 2
6 episode(s) · Air date: 22/Nov/2024
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S2E4
The Stars During the Day
Air date: 22/Nov/2024 · Runtime: 52 min
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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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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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S2E2
The Dream
Air date: 22/Nov/2024 · Runtime: 56 min
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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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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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An Heir to the Throne
Air date: 22/Nov/2024 · Runtime: 47 min
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Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.

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Pregnant with her second child, Elisabeth is under pressure to provide a male heir to the throne. An incident occurs during a state visit.

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Season 1 · Season 1
6 episode(s) · Air date: 29/Sep/2022
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S1E6
The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 61 min
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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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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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S1E5
The Shoes
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 51 min
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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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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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S1E4
The Hunt
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 54 min
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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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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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The Wedding
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 56 min
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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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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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The Arrival
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 58 min
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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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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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S1E1
One's Place in the World
Air date: 29/Sep/2022 · Runtime: 62 min
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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.

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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.

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Devrim Lingnau
Devrim Lingnau
Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach
Philip Froissant
Philip Froissant
Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary
Melika Foroutan
Melika Foroutan
Princess Sophie of Bavaria
Johannes Nussbaum
Johannes Nussbaum
Archduke Maximilian
Elisa Schlott
Elisa Schlott
Duchess Helene of Bavaria
Jördis Triebel
Jördis Triebel
Princess Ludovika of Bavaria
Almila Bağrıaçık
Almila Bağrıaçık
Leontine von Apafi
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Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy
Alexander Finkenwirth
Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach
Raymond Tarabay
Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
Tereza Dušková
Tereza Dušková
Emma
Hanna Hilsdorf
Hanna Hilsdorf
Amalia
Laeni Geiseler
Laeni Geiseler
Mimi
Runa Greiner
Runa Greiner
Charlotte von Stubenberg

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Fabian Maubach
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Jochen Laube
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