: Franz was originally intended to marry Sisi's older sister, Helene, but he stuns the court by choosing Elisabeth instead.
: The season concludes with Elisabeth revealing her pregnancy to a hostile crowd, an act that temporarily quells a brewing revolt but binds her even tighter to her royal duties. Season 1 Key Details The Empress Season 1 Review The Empress Season 1
The season follows 16-year-old as her life changes after meeting Emperor Franz Joseph I . : Franz was originally intended to marry Sisi's