The Empress (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2022, The Empress is a drama series.
What it’s about. When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
Who’s in it. The Empress stars Devrim Lingnau as Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach, Philip Froissant as Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, Melika Foroutan as Princess Sophie of Bavaria and Johannes Nussbaum as Archduke Maximilian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Empress has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Empress page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Empress tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Empress (2022)?
- In US, The Empress is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Empress worth watching?
- The Empress holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Empress?
- The Empress stars Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan, Johannes Nussbaum and Elisa Schlott.
- When was The Empress released?
- The Empress was released in 2022.