People have been fascinated by the story of the Austrian Empress Sisi and Emperor Franz for decades. For this reason, there are regularly new films and series that focus on this story. Netflix also got in on this game last year with the series “Die Kaiserin” (The Empress), which takes a completely new look at the life and relationship of the two. As the series remained in the streaming service’s top 10 for weeks, it is not surprising that fans immediately asked for a second season. Now there is every reason for them to rejoice, as the second season has been officially confirmed.
Release date, plot, episodes, cast, trailer – here is an overview of what is known about the possible second season.
Netflix confirms the sequel to “The Empress”
As soon as viewers had seen the episodes of “The Empress”, the question of a sequel was raised. Netflix usually waits to see how successful new productions are before commissioning another season. In this case, the success clearly spoke in favor of the series: it remained in the global Netflix Top 10 non-English-language shows for five weeks. It was also in the top 10 in 88 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, the UK, Italy and Australia. On November 7, 2022, Netflix therefore announced that season 2 has been confirmed.
When will season 2 start on Netflix?
So far, Netflix has only announced that there will be a second season. However, no release date is known at the moment. As soon as the streaming service publishes further information on the release, you will find the start date on scrollbytes.
One thing is certain, however: reboots are always available on Netflix from 9 a.m. on the day of release.
“The Empress”: How many episodes will season 2 have?
Netflix has not yet officially announced the number of episodes. However, we assume that the second season of “The Empress” will comprise a total of six episodes, just like the first.
Is the plot of season 2 already known?
Nothing is known about the plot yet. But anyone who has finished watching the first season will be left with lots of questions. These provide plenty of material for a sequel.
Attention, spoiler
What will happen to Elisabeth and Franz after they split up in the last episode and Sisi wanted to return to Possenhofen? The last scene gives reason for hope: after the carriage is unable to drive through because of the many people in front of the gate, Sisi ventures into the crowd. Franz, who sees this, obviously wants to see her – he orders the guards to open the gate for him. This indicates that he is in favor of reconciliation. In addition, Sisi’s pregnancy would provide a great theme.
After Maximilian’s planned takeover fails, he is taken away. Will he be sentenced to death for high treason or will he be able to save himself once more?
Leontine von Apafi was able to prevent the attack on the emperor in time, but after killing Amalia during an argument and being seen doing so, she is once again in danger of being exposed.
Is there already a trailer for season 2?
As the second season has only just been confirmed, there is currently no official trailer for the sequel. As soon as it is released, you will find it here.
The cast of “The Empress” season 2 at a glance
In the announcement for season 2, Netflix announced that several actors and actresses will be returning in the sequel. Fans can also look forward to seeing some new faces in the cast.
You can find out which actors are sure to be in the second season of “The Empress” here:
- Devrim Lingau as Empress Sisi
- Philip Froissant as Emperor Franz
- Melika Foroutan as mother-in-law Sophie
- Johannes Nussbaum as Maximilian
- Jördis Triebel as Ludovika
- Almila Bagriacik as Leontine von Apafi
This is what “The Empress” is about
When the rebellious Elisabeth (“Sisi”) meets Franz, the Emperor of Austria, the young couple’s intoxicating love completely upsets the power structure at the Viennese court. After the wedding, the young empress not only has to assert herself against her mother-in-law, the sovereign, power-hungry Sophie, but also against Franz’s brother Maxi, who himself longs for the throne (and for Sisi). When enemy troops form up on the borders of the Habsburg Empire, the people of Vienna rise up in protest against the emperor. Elisabeth must find out who she can trust and how high the price is to prove herself a true empress and the people’s hope.