The Empress season 2 is on its way, however, it might take some time to air. Find below everything we know about the second season of The Empress!
Fans of historical drama, take note. If you haven’t watched Bridgerton yet, we have something to replace that particular void in your life till the release of the upcoming season.
The Empress chronicles the life of 16-year-old Elisabeth von Wittelsbach (often known as Sisi), who goes to Vienna in order to wed Emperor Franz Joseph, as well as the subsequent royal drama. A minor spoiler: It is scandalous that Emperor Joseph was once betrothed to Sisi’s sister.
Netflix has already renewed a second season of The Empress due to the popularity of season one – catch up on all the updates below!
The Empress Season 2 is happening!
The Empress has been renewed for Season 2 according to Netflix, who tweeted on November 8th: “The Empress has been renewed for Season 2!” We appreciate how concise it is.
Soon after its premiere, The Empress climbed to No. 2 on Netflix’s UK Top 10. Fans will be *thrilled* with the news, without a doubt.
Sadly, even though season two has officially been revealed, a release date has not yet been confirmed. Season two should premiere no later than the end of 2023, as season one did at the end of September 2022.
The Empress has been renewed for Season 2! pic.twitter.com/EdTSjisMMW
— Netflix (@netflix) November 8, 2022
Who will be featured in the cast of The Empress season two?
There have been numerous confirmations for cast members who will be returning, including Devrim Lingnau, who will play Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, also known as The Empress, once more. Other cast members include:
- Devrim Lingnau as Elisabeth von Wittelsbach
- Philip Froissant as Franz Joseph I of Austria
- Melika Foroutan as Sophie, Archduchess of Austria
- Johannes Nussbaum as Archduke Maximilian
- Almila Bagriacik as Countess Leontine von Apafi
- Jördis Triebel as Ludovika, Duchess in Bavaria
The Empress Season 2 Expected Plot Details
The 16-year-old Bavarian duchess Elisabeth “Sisi” marries Emperor Franz Joseph after falling in love with the man who will soon be her sister’s husband. She relocates to Vienna and soon finds herself navigating the convoluted intrigues of the court and the cunning family of her spouse. Franz Joseph’s younger brother, Maximilian, aspires to surpass his elder brother and establish his superiority as the ruler.
Elisabeth is imprisoned within the palace gates at the conclusion of The Empress for breaking royal protocol (acting compassionately) after going to the iron factory and lending a young girl in need of her shoes. She then slips into the slough of despair after she loses all faith that anything would be done to save the needy – and decides to join Franz’s brother Maximillian in partying the days away, further tarnishing her reputation.
Archduchess Sophie, who is clearly at her wit’s end with the disobedient Empress, suggests that Elisabeth return to Bavaria, and Franz, who engages in a heated argument with his wife and accuses her of having relations with his brother, agrees. But it turns out she’s pregnant before Franz orders her to leave; she’s devastated and decides not to tell her husband the news.
When Elisabeth is ready to leave, a sizable, enraged throng that had been assembling at the palace gates to criticise the Emperor has completely blocked the exit. Elisabeth asks that the gates be opened even if the guards want to turn the carriage around.
As far as the plot of the second season of The Empress is considered, we expect it to get picked up from where the previous season left off. However, the makers haven’t made any official announcements as to what the future storyline may encompass. If we find any updates, we shall keep this space informed – please stay connected with us, until then!
The Empress season two: Where to watch?
Watch the last season’s episodes of The Empress on Netflix!
Is The Empress season 3 happening?
No updates, as of yet!
