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The Empress: Season 1

6 episodes Premiered Sep 29, 2022 Updated Oct 13, 2026

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

One's Place in the World

Sep 29, 2022 · 62 min

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.

S1·E2 Core

The Arrival

Sep 29, 2022 · 58 min

Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.

S1·E3 Core

The Wedding

Sep 29, 2022 · 56 min

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.

S1·E4 Core

The Hunt

Sep 29, 2022 · 54 min

Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.

S1·E5 Mytharc

The Shoes

Sep 29, 2022 · 51 min

Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.

S1·E6 Mytharc

The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent

Sep 29, 2022 · 61 min

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