It’s been two years since the first season ofThe Empresspremiered onNetflixwith six exciting episodes.
Elisabeth falls in love with Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria (Philip Froissant) and marries him.
So far, this series has all the tell-tale signs of a good historical romantic drama.
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Her instincts conflict directly with the social expectations placed on her.
On top of that, the series tackles Austria’s increasingly complicated political state.
Elisabeth becomes known for her impropriety by other elites.
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Franz’s mother, Sophia (Melika Foroutan), prefers him to marry Elisabeth’s sister, Helene.
Franz waits until the day he is supposed to choose Helene as his bride to make the decision.
She’s more likely to follow her instincts rather than do what the court tells her to do.
Elisabeth doesn’t let the perceptions of others impact her philosophy or choices.
However, Elisabeth and Franz’s marriage is justthe start of the drama.
Unfortunately, this is not a prosperous time for the people of Austria.
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tensions and intrigue at the Viennese court.
Most commoners are facing starvation, and some have even died from it.
Austria is caught between two nations, and Franz wants to remain neutral in the conflict.
In fact, Franz does everything he can to avoid war.
The Austrian crops have been facing troubles because of the cold climate, causing a food shortage.
However, this is a last resort for Franz.
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The rising levels of poverty have caused disenchantment and hatred of the elite among the common folk.
As poverty skyrockets,the rumblings of an uprising against the emperor increase.
However, Elisabeth prevents Egon from hurting Franz, thanks to Egon’s growing affection towards Elisabeth.
Franz’s brother Maximilian (Johannes Nussbaum) is deceitful and constantly scheming.
Maximilian’s true intentions shine during Franz’s meeting with Alexander Nikolayevich, the Grand Duke of Russia.
He does his best to manipulate his brother’s diplomatic advances.
Surprisingly, her pregnancy is revealed at the very end of the season.
