The recently released historical series is currently one of the most popular Netflix series. The Empress, which — based on new data from the streaming giant — was only bested this week in terms of total hours viewed by one other show on the platform: Ryan Murphy’s new Jeffrey Dahmer series.
The EmpressIs a German-language period dramaIt is about a rebellious princess becoming the Empress of Austria. Some people liken it to a German version of The Crown. In any case, TonsMany are watching. The 7-day period ended October 2nd. Netflix’s figuresPlease show The EmpressMore than 47 million hours were viewed. That’s more than any English-language Netflix series, with the exception of one controversial, but hugely popular, Dahmer).
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Here’s what you need to know about the plot of The Empress
Back in August of 1853, two young people meet — he’s Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary, and she is Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, Princess of Bavaria. Unfortunately, the same princess is also the sister to the woman Franz is supposed be married.
“When the rebellious Elisabeth (“Sisi”) meets Franz, the Emperor of Austria,” Netflix’s summary explains, “the young couple’s intoxicating love completely upsets the power structure at the Viennese court.
“After the wedding, the young empress must assert herself not only 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).”
Enemy troops are also gathering at the Habsburg empire’s borders. Elisabeth must decide who to trust when the protests of the proletariat are made against the emperor. What price is necessary to become a true empress or a hope-filled figure?
Netflix’s THE EMPRESS is for the period drama girlies who live for the (romantic, doomed) aesthetic and it’s so PRETTY pic.twitter.com/e4mVGXe1vG
— fran (@galacticidiots) September 29, 2022
If that sounds good enough to check out, here’s something else to know: After finishing The Empress’ six episodes and you’re looking around for what to stream next, these are three additional series the streamer is recommending for your subsequent binge:
The Last Kingdom
The fifth and final season The Last KingdomThe second historical Netflix drama, “The Last Man Standing”, debuted March 9. It’s based on Bernard Cornwell’s best-selling The Saxon Stories series of novels, and in the final season, King Edward is forging ahead with his desire to unite the Saxon kingdoms to fulfill his late father’s dream.
The Crown
The highly anticipated fifth season The CrownNetflix will release the new season of, in which Imelda Staunton will play the role of Queen Elizabeth. It arrives on November 9. The new season of the series, which dramatizes events surrounding the UK’s Royal Family, will consist of 10 episodes.
Bridgerton
The Regency-era drama, produced by Shondaland, is currently in production on the third season. A spinoff that focuses on the early days of Netflix. Bridgerton’sQueen Charlotte is also involved in the project.
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