Storyline
Discover the story behind the screen.
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tension and intrigue at the Viennese court.
Top Billed Cast
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
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Wiebke Puls
Countess Sophie Esterházy
Alexander Finkenwirth
Baron Alexander von Bach
Raymond Tarabay
Ambassadeur De Bourqueney
Tereza Dušková
Emma
Runa Greiner
Charlotte von Stubenberg
Episodes
Episode 1 · One's Place in the World
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.
Episode 2 · The Arrival
Elisabeth arrives in Vienna for her wedding. Soon enough she faces palace intrigue while Franz attempts to protect his country from going to war.
Episode 3 · The Wedding
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.
Episode 4 · The Hunt
Sophie and the council push for military action, but Franz refuses to engage. Elisabeth upsets the czar's son, leading to severe political consequences.
Episode 5 · The Shoes
Maximilian gathers support for an evil plan while Elisabeth's well-intended gesture backfires, leading her to befriend the dubious maid, Leontine.
Episode 6 · The God Who Us Has Freedom Sent
Elisabeth spends her time partying with Maximilian while Franz is desperate to reconcile with her. Leontine gets herself into a precarious situation.
