

The Empress
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
Where to watch The Empress in United States
Can I watch The Empress in United States? Yes — you can stream The Empress in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Click a service to open The Empress there. Availability last verified on November 12, 2026.
Where is The Empress streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Empress
The Empress is a 2022 German-language drama series created by Katharina Eyssen. The cast is led by Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Melika Foroutan. It spans 3 seasons and 18 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Empress was produced by Sommerhaus Serien and made in Germany. It was first aired on September 29, 2022, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Katharina Eyssen
- First aired
- September 29, 2022
- Last aired
- November 22, 2024
- Original language
- German
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (18 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- Germany
- Production
- Sommerhaus Serien
The Empress cast & crew
The Empress was created by Katharina Eyssen.
The cast features Devrim Lingnau as Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach, Philip Froissant as Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, Melika Foroutan as Princess Sophie of Bavaria, Johannes Nussbaum as Archduke Maximilian, Elisa Schlott as Duchess Helene of Bavaria, and Jördis Triebel as Princess Ludovika of Bavaria.
Is The Empress worth watching?
The Empress holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 187 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 3 seasons and 18 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Empress is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Empress
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Cast of The Empress

Devrim Lingnau
Empress Elisabeth 'Sisi' von Wittelsbach

Philip Froissant
Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary

Melika Foroutan
Princess Sophie of Bavaria

Johannes Nussbaum
Archduke Maximilian

Elisa Schlott
Duchess Helene of Bavaria

Jördis Triebel
Princess Ludovika of Bavaria

Almila Bağrıaçık
Leontine von Apafi
Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy

Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach

Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
The Empress — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Empress in United States?
The Empress is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Empress on Netflix?
Yes — The Empress is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Empress in?
The Empress is originally in German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Empress are there?
The Empress has 3 seasons with 18 episodes in total.
▸What is The Empress rated?
The Empress is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 187 ratings.











